Sanary-Sur-Mer is a delightful, unspoiled fishing village situated on the South West Coast about 13km away from Toulon. Houses painted in soft pastel colours, cafes overlooking the colourful harbour and gorgeous boutiques tucked away in the cobbled side streets make this village an absolute gem. Daily markets sell fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and cheese and once a week the famous Sanary market with its array of fresh produce, clothes, linens and leather goods attracts people from far and wide. What makes this charming village so special is that it remains essentially French, still in the main undiscovered by tourists, who tend to flock to hotels and apartments in  nearby Bandol. Around Sanary, the jagged coastline of  La Cride, the beaches, pine woods and carefully nursed vines set up on the terraced hillsides are a delight for walkers and nature-lovers.

Along the provençal coast, just a few minutes from Sanary

Six-Fours, with its 6th-century Pépiole chapel and 17th-century collegiate church of St Pierre. Thevillage of Le Brusc, with its superb archipelago I'archipel des Embiez" and oceanographic museum.

Bandol, its casino and famous vineyards.

La Seyne sur Mer, with its beautiful coast road running along the Tamaris mussel beds. Balaguier fort and its exceptional view over Toulon, the natural harbour and the Faron mountain.

Ollioules, its Romanesque-style church of St Laurent, Renaissance-style fountain and mediaeval porches.

The Paul Ricard racing circuit.

And finally, the hilltop villages of Le Castellet, La Cadiere and Evenos, with their multitude of curiosities and remarkable views over the Provençal countryside.