Fréjus

The ancient Roman city of Fréjus is located midway between Cannes and St-Tropez in the Var department. Fréjus lies on a flat plain that separates the lush Massif des Maures to the west and the red Estérel mountains to the east. It is a very scenic area and a very suitable holiday destination.

Fréjus is the oldest Roman city in Gaul, founded by Julius Caesar in 49 BC and then greatly expanded by Augustus. It is an incredibly exciting city with a wealth of historical memories. These include an amphitheatre, a temple, fragments of an aqueduct, the remains of the Roman port roughly in the centre of the city, columns, fragments of millennia-old walls, the ruins of Roman gates, mosaics and huge stones with inscriptions from Roman times.

The city's main attraction is La Cité Episcopale (the Episcopal City ), which consists of a medieval cathedral from the 10th-12th centuries, a 13th-century convent and a late 4th-century baptistery, thought to be the oldest in France.

The city's latest attraction is the new harbour, Port Fréjus, where a whole new neighbourhood has sprung up with luxury holiday apartments, hotels, restaurants and cafés that look nothing like what you're used to seeing on the Riviera - very interesting. There is room for 10,000 holidaymakers and the harbour can accommodate up to 700 yachts.

Right next to the new harbour area, Plage de Fréjus offers a great beach experience for families and couples alike. The golden sandy beach stretches along the shore and invites you to sunbathe and take a refreshing swim in the clear Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can also participate in various water activities such as paddleboarding, windsurfing and snorkelling. Along the beach are cosy cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine and cool drinks while admiring the breathtaking water views.

Inspiration for your holiday:

Attractions:

La Cité Episcopale

Theatre from the 1st century.

1st-2nd century Arènes: the oldest theatre in France. It could hold 10,000 spectators and is now used for bullfights.

Aqueduct: once carried water over a distance of 40 kilometres from the villages of Montauraux and Mons to the highest point in Fréjus.

Lanterne d'Auguste: Remains of the old Roman gate.

Porte des Gaules: The west gate of the ancient city.

Porte d'Orée: Designated a historical monument in 1886.

Remparts romains: remains of the old Roman wall.

Archaeological museum with finds from the area around Fréjus - located in the Cathédrale St. Léonce et Cloître.

Activities in Fréjus

Les nuits de Port-Fréjus: Big fireworks show every Friday night at the harbour, July-August

La Féria de la Côte d'Azur. Bullfights in the old arena, August. Unique event in the Var department.

Les Nuits Auréliens: Outdoor amateur theatre, July - August

Festival international de l'air, October

La Fête des Plantes: Large flower sale exhibition bringing together more than 60 professionals and amateurs, April

La Bravade: City festival, parade through the old town to the sound of piccolo flutes and drums, April

La Fête du Raisin, August

Le Salon de l'Auto: Huge car show, September

Le Roc d'Azur: International mountain bike race, October

Water park: www.aqualand.fr/frejus.htm

Climbing: There are good climbing opportunities in this area, especially Cap du Dramont is a favourite spot for climbers.

Golf: There is a wealth of golf courses in the Var department. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Go to Guide de golfs and search here under the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region: http://www.ffgolf.org/

View all our holiday rentals
  • {{tab.name}}
There are no available houses that match your search criteria
see more results {{activeTab.linkText}}