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| Sanary-sur-Mer (Provencal Sant Nari de Mar) | ||
| Department | Var | |
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| Residents | 16.696 (2018) | |
| height | 0–446 | |
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| Tourist info | 33(0)4 94 74 01 04 www.sanarysurmer.com | |
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Sanary-sur-Mer is a port city on the Mediterranean in the French department Var.
background
The name comes from the Provencal form (San Nari) of Saint Nazarius (Saint Nazaire), a Christian martyr from the 1st century. Around 1300 the place of worship became a small hamlet. As the port of Ollioules the place experiences its first boom.
The port of Sanary is now considered one of the most typical and authentic ports on the French Mediterranean coast. In the old natural harbor there are still a number of historical fishing boats, some of which are part of the “historical national heritage” of France.
From 1933 to 1942, Sanary was a refuge for many well-known representatives of German culture; it is the “capital of German literature in exile”.
getting there
By plane
- Airport Marseille–Marignans (large international airport; approx. 75 km northwest), with the airport shuttle (Navette) to the main train station in Marseille and then by train to Ollioules-Sanary, then on to the bus
- Airport Toulon–Hyeres (only intra-French, seasonal or charter flights; approx. 35 km east), with the shuttle to the main train station in Toulon, then continue with the bus
- Le Castellet (no scheduled flights, only private jets; approx. 25 km north), by taxi
By train
- At the SNCF train station Ollioules-Sanary (approx. 2 km northwest of the city) TER trains (regional express) stop once or twice an hour between Marseille-St-Charles (journey time 45–50 minutes) and Toulon (10 minutes) or Hyères (35 minutes). From the train station you can take the bus to the center of Sanary.
- Other trains (including TGV from Paris, Eurocity from Milan, TER from Nice and Cannes) stop at the SNCF train station, 12 km away Toulon. From there you can take the bus line direction Bandol take to Sanary.
In the street
- From the A50 motorway, take exit 12 Bandol / Sanary, then take the D559 coastal road
By boat
mobility
- Direct bus line Bandol-Sanary-Six fours-La Sayne-Toulon
- Bus line to the train station in Ollioules
- Ferry connection to in summer Les Embiez
- There are also several taxi ranks.
Tourist Attractions
- Chapelle Notre Dame de Pitié. Was built in 1560 on a hill west of the port. Nice view over the bay of Sanary to the Îles des Embiez, Cap Sicié and the hills of Toulon. The stairway with the praying chapels is worth seeing (because of the view). Beautiful parish garden, the walls of the chapel are decorated with votive offerings.
- Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs. - Pieta and paintings from the 17th century. Reliquary busts of Saint Peter and Saint Nazarius.
- Saint-Nazaire church, the organ with 30 registers in the Provencal style. A neo-Gothic building from the end of the 19th century, the facade in the Byzantine style, the frescoes in the Christian-Orthodox style.
- Tour novels. from the 14th century, right on the harbor. Panoramic view from the terrace of a small museum with salvaged finds from various wrecks (Musée Frédéric Dumas).
- The harbor. historical Mediterranean boats "Les Pointus" and traditional fishing boats, large two-story carousel. Memorial plaque for the German and Austrian emigrants, around 1900.
- Musée de l'Automobile Sportive, 4303 ancien chemin de Toulon. Tel.: (0)4 94 29 63 63. Over 60 historic vehicles.
- Exotic garden and zoo (Next to the Bandol / Sanary motorway exit.). The park shows a variety of exotic plants and animals on an area of 2 hectares.Price: Opening times: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. in summer), Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
activities
Beach
Sanary has about 280 days of sun a year, and there are various beaches to enjoy. You can swim from May to October (but you have to grit your teeth in May and October).
In recent years (as of 2010) there have been more nuisances from fire jellyfish. The respective Poste de Secure (if occupied) may have appropriate warning notices.
at the Baie de Bandol
- Plage du Lido and Plage Dorée. Both are a little below the D559 (parking is possible) and can only be reached on foot via stairs or climbing. Separated by a small section of rock. Largely clean, fine sandy beach, partly rocky, beautiful rock formations. The water is very clean and crystal clear.
- Plage de la Gorguette. Is quite small and consists of pebbles and fine white sand. Framed by rock formations.
on the Baie de Cousse
- Plage de Beaucours. Small bay framed by rock formations, slightly sloping. Pebble beach.
at the Baie de Portissol
- Plage de Portissol. Small bay framed by rock formations, slightly sloping. Fine-grained light sand.
on the Baie de Sanary
- Plage de l´Esplanade. Very narrow sandy beach right by the large parking lot at the harbor.
Sports
- Several tennis clubs, a squash center
- Diving and sailing schools with rental
- Deep sea fishing
- Small athletics stadium and outdoor swimming pool
- Several fitness centers
- Skate park and mountain bike slope and mini golf at the large parking lot at the harbor
leisure
- Théâtre Galli, 80 Avenue Raoul Henry, 83110 Sanary-sur-Mer. Tel.: 33 4 94 88 53 90.
shop
The large Provencial market is held on Wednesday morning. There are up to 300 stands at the large parking lot at the port. Avoid the area by car at this time, the traffic jam extends as far as Six Fours.
Every morning there is a small fish market right at the harbor, often meter-long tuna or sharks are on offer. In the evening there are stalls with goods and there is often live music.
There are a number of small shops and boutiques in the alleys around the harbor.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
hotel
- La Marina, Anc. Chemin de Toulon.
- 3 Bon Abri, 94 Avenue des Poilus (Angle Rue Pasteur). Tel.: 334 94 74 02 81, Fax: 33 (0) 811 385 512.
- 4 Le Gallieni, Avenue Gallieni. Tel.: 33494 74 36 04, Fax: 334 94 88 29 94, Email: [email protected].
- Synaya, Chemin Olive-Port Issol. Tel.: 33 494 74 10 50.
- Hotel de la Tour, Quai Gén. de Gaulle. Tel.: 33494 74 10 10.
- Hotel Beausejour, 13, rue Gabriel Péri. Tel.: 33 494 74 00 79.
camping
- Campasun Mas de Pierredon - 652, ch. Raoul Coletta - Tel: 33 494 74 25 02 Fax: 33 494 74 61 42
- Campasun Parc Mogador - 167 Chemin de Beaucours - Tel: 33 494 74 53 16 Fax: 33 494 74 10 58
- Les Girelles - Chemin de Beaucours - Tel: 33 494 74 13 18 Fax: 33 494 74 74 60 04
security
health
Practical advice
- 1 Office de Tourisme, Sanary sur mer Cedex, 1 Quai du Levant (Jardins-de-la-Ville (between the port and the car park)). Tel.: 33 (0)4 94 74 01 04, Fax: 33 (0)4 94 74 58 04, Email: [email protected].
trips
- Sentier des Douaniers (Customs Path). As everywhere on the French coast, there is also a customs officer path in Sanary. The entrance is west of the port, it goes around the whole peninsula to the Plage de Beaucours. From there you can take the bus back or (recommendation!) Go back the way. There are completely new perspectives.
- Île des Embiez. In summer there is an hourly direct ferry connection, otherwise from the port in Le Brusc.
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pépiole. One of the oldest churches in France (5th - 6th centuries).
- Le Gros Cerveau mountain. (please refer Ollioules).
- Mont Caume mountain. (see Ollioules).
- Gorges d’Ollioules. (see Ollioules).
- Evenos. (see Ollioules).
literature
Web links
- http://www.sanarysurmer.com - Official website of Sanary-sur-Mer
