Things to do in Var, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

February 9, 2022 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Var, France including La Pyramide De Tourves, Chapelle Sainte Roseline, Abbaye du Thoronet, Eglise de la Transfiguration du Sauveur, Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Chapelle Saint Barthelemy, Abbaye de La Celle, Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine, Eglise St Laurent, Chapelle Saint Pierre.
Restaurants in Var

1. La Pyramide De Tourves

Le Parc, 83170 Tourves France
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

La Pyramide De Tourves

2. Chapelle Sainte Roseline

Sainte Roseline 3 km from Les Arcs, 83460 Les Arcs sur Argens France +33 4 94 73 37 30 [email protected] http://groupe-var-media.over-blog.com/2019/11/sainte-roseline.html
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Chapelle Sainte Roseline

Roseline Chapel One of VAR’s most remarkable buildings Les Arcs-sur-Argens dans le VAR en France 1854 Route de Sainte-Roseline, 83460 Les Arcs Localisation de la chapelle Sainte-Roseline : - Sortie n°36 sur autoroute A8 Le Muy - Direction Draguignan Au 3eme rond-point tourner a gauche et parcourir 500 metres. - Coordonnees GPS N 43° 28’ 26,4" E 6° 30’ 47,9" chapelle ouverte du mardi au dimanche Horaires jusqu'à Mai : 14h30 - 17h00

3. Abbaye du Thoronet

Btwn Draguignan and Brignolesb, 83340 Le Thoronet France +33 4 94 60 43 90 http://thoronet.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
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4.5 based on 854 reviews

Abbaye du Thoronet

The Abbaye du Thoronet was built at the end of the 12th century. It is one of the "Three Sisters of Provence" (with Senanque and Silvacane Abbeys) and one of the finest examples of Cistercian architecture. The whole monastery is a forceful expression of the simplicity and precision of the order of Saint Bernard. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Sundays: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.). > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Reviewed By 901ChrisS901 - Toronto, Canada

This Cistercian abbey has simplicity that is powerful yet soothing. The cloisters are stunning. And in June it was relatively uncrowded on a week day.

4. Eglise de la Transfiguration du Sauveur

5 rue de l Eglise, 83330 Le Castellet France +33 4 94 98 70 49
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Eglise de la Transfiguration du Sauveur

5. Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

6 Place Jean Salusse, 83470, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume France +33 4 94 78 00 19 [email protected] http://www.paroissesaintmaximin.fr
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4.5 based on 582 reviews

Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

Saint Mary Magdalen Basilica is known as the third tomb of Christiendom. The patron Saint (Mary Magdalen) has been declared as apostle of divine Mercy. She was also known as apostle of apostles.

Reviewed By tiinal617 - Gran Canaria, Spain

Quite amasing...and the head of the Maria Magdalena....would go again some time. Recommend a visit if youre in the area.

6. Chapelle Saint Barthelemy

Aire Saint Barthelemy, 83440 Montauroux France +33 4 94 47 75 90
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Chapelle Saint Barthelemy

7. Abbaye de La Celle

Place des Ormeaux, 83170 La Celle France +33 4 98 05 05 05 http://www.var.fr/culture/abbaye-de-la-celle
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Abbaye de La Celle

The monastery of La Celle, better known by the name the Abbey of La Celle, is an emblematic monument of 13th centyry Romanesque Provençal art. Classified as a historical monument in 1886, the abbey was acquired in 1990 by the county of the Var.

8. Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine

Plan d'Aups Sainte Baume, Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume France +33 6 02 17 39 35 [email protected] http://groupe-var-media.over-blog.com/2019/11/le-site-sacre-de-la-sainte-baume.html
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4.5 based on 264 reviews

Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine

FERMETURE ACCES GROTTE EN 2020 POUR RISQUE CHUTE PIERRE Le Site Sacre de la Sainte-Baume Les mystères concernant la Sainte-Baume, Marie-Madeleine et le Compagnonnage sont dévoilés. Des révélations et des éléments inédits ou peu connus sur : - le Site Sacre de la Sainte-Baume - la momie auréolée de la Sainte-Barque représentée sur le reliquaire de Marie-Madeleine ; - l’interprétation symbolique des vitraux et de l’obélisque réalisés par les Compagnons ; - le message du disciple de la Lumière avec la présence attestée d’une autre sainte mystérieuse sur ses œuvres … Un chemin initiatique hors du commun dans le grand respect de la chrétienté et de la quête de la vérité. (Guide à contacter uniquement pour visites de groupes)

Reviewed By CBJJW - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

We visited here today 4th June. We loved the walk up to this place, through beautiful ancient forest on well graduated paths. The grotto was amazing. Someone has described it as hanging from the rocks and this is rather what it looked like from down below. Once you reach it, you can see that it is built into the rock. It is very beautiful and the view from it is stupendous. The only blot was a very large group of French teenagers, probably a school group, who were ahead of us on the walk. On the way up they were extremely noisy and we could hear them despite being a long way behind them. When we got to the grotto they were still there and their behaviour was disgraceful. There was total disregard for the notices asking for silence. They were shrieking, running up and down the steps, throwing stones at each other and over the side of the steps where they could have hit people making their way up. There were clearly too few adults supervising them and those who were with them were obviously ineffective. This shameful display of behaviour and total disregard for other people continued as they made their way back down. But once they were gone peace descended and we could enjoy this lovely place as it is meant to be appreciated.

9. Eglise St Laurent

1 Place Victor Clement, 83190 Ollioules France +33 4 94 63 22 27 http://www.ollioules.fr
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Eglise St Laurent

10. Chapelle Saint Pierre

83630 Aiguines France
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Chapelle Saint Pierre

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