Map of Brignoles
Map of Brignoles and places to see
Looking for a map of Brignoles and places to visit? Our interactive map is available on this page. You’ll find the historic center, the Palace of the Counts of Provence, Saint-Sauveur Church, the tourist office, and various parking lots.
Brignoles is best explored on foot. The historic center is compact, built on the side of a hill, and can be explored in one to two hours. First, locate Place Caramy on our map: it’s the most convenient starting point for visiting the sights.
How long does it take to visit Brignoles?
Allow two hours to explore the historic center at a leisurely pace. The historic district is small. You’ll walk up from Place Caramy toward the Count’s Palace, then back down through the narrow streets. The distances between the landmarks are just a few dozen meters.
Plan on spending half a day if you visit on market day. Saturday mornings completely change the pace of your visit. You can easily spend an hour browsing the market stalls before you even begin the heritage tour.
Please note that the Museum of the Counts of Provence is closed. The building has been undergoing renovations since 2024, with a reopening scheduled for 2028. This cuts about an hour from your itinerary. The visit is still worthwhile for the palace’s exterior and the medieval center.
A full day is recommended if you plan to explore the surrounding area. La Celle Abbey is two kilometers away. Several villages in the Provence Verte region are less than a twenty-minute drive away.
Where can I download a PDF map of Brignoles?
The PDF map of Brignoles can be downloaded directly from this page. Click the “Download Map” button located above, just below our interactive map. The file will open on your phone or computer. You can print it before you leave.
This format comes in handy once you’re there. Cell service works well in the city center, but a paper map prevents your battery from draining. It also gives you an overview that a screen doesn’t always provide.
Use the interactive map to plan your route in advance. Zoom in on the area between Place Caramy and the Palace of the Counts of Provence. That’s where most of the landmarks are concentrated.
The tourist office also distributes brochures on the 43 municipalities in the region. You’ll find hiking maps and day-trip itineraries there. The two resources complement each other well.
Where is the tourist office located?
The Brignoles tourist office is located at Carrefour de l’Europe, 83170 Brignoles. It is the Brignoles office of Provence Verte & Verdon Tourisme. You can find it on our map, just a few minutes from the historic center. Free parking is available on site.
The phone number is 04 94 72 04 21. The office is open year-round, with hours that vary by season. During the off-season, the office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and holidays.
In July and August, the office is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The same hours apply in April, May, June, and September. Please check before visiting on a public holiday.
The staff offers ticket sales and activity reservations at no extra charge. Wi-Fi is free on the premises. You can pick up a city map and brochures about the area there.
Where to park in Brignoles?
Parking gets tricky as soon as the city gets busy. On Saturday mornings, when the main market is held, downtown spots fill up very quickly. During the high season, the same problem arises around the historic center. All of Brignoles’ parking lots are marked on our map on this page.
Parking in the city center is now metered. The first hour is free to make it easier to access shops. After that, expect to pay about €1.70 per hour, with a reduced rate for holders of the free Pcard. Rates are subject to change, so check the signs on-site.
Several enclosed, secure, and video-monitored parking lots are open 24 hours a day: Toucas, Impôts, Palais de Justice, Lice de Signon, and Augustins. Together, they offer approximately 310 spaces. An underground parking garage, the Liberté parking garage, rounds out the options.
The city also maintains a large number of free parking spaces, particularly on the outskirts of downtown. The Suau parking lot offers about 100 spaces, including electric vehicle charging stations. The Bonifay and Cariamette parking lots are also good options.
Our tip: Park on the outskirts and walk the rest of the way. It takes just five to ten minutes on foot to reach Place Caramy. Three Mouv’enbus shuttle routes—lines 101, 110, and 111—also serve the city center.
What are the must-see sights?
Now let’s move on to what you’ll actually see on the ground. The tour can be completed in a single walking route. Here are the places to locate on the map before you set out:
The Palace of the Counts of Provence, built in part during the 13th century, at the highest point of the old town
Saint-Sauveur Church and its Romanesque portal, adjacent to the Notre-Dame des Courtines Chapel
Saint-Pierre Gate, the former eastern entrance to the fortified city
Place Caramy, with its terraces and colorful facades
The streets of Old Brignoles, including Rue du Grand-Escalier and Rue des Lanciers
The Provençal market on Saturday mornings at Place du Général de Gaulle
The Counts’ Palace overlooks the town. The Counts of Provence resided there from the 13th to the 15th century. The building later served as a courthouse, a prison, and a subprefecture before becoming a museum in 1945. Its south facade once formed part of the city walls.
The Church of Saint-Sauveur is worth a visit for its portal. The two wooden doors date from the late 17th century and are listed as Historic Monuments. Each features a medallion, one depicting Saint Peter and the other Saint Paul. Inside, a painting of the Descent from the Cross by the artist Barthélemy Parrocel is on display.
You can explore Old Brignoles without a specific map. The streets wind upward, intersect, and open onto small squares with fountains. A listed Romanesque house stands on Rue des Lanciers. At the top, the view opens up to the rooftops and hills of the Provence Verte.
How to get to Brignoles?
That leaves the question of access, which is often a deciding factor when planning a stopover. Brignoles is located in the Var department, between Aix-en-Provence and the coast. The town occupies a central position in the Provence Verte region.
By car, take the A8 highway, exit 35 for Brignoles. From Toulon, the A57 followed by the N7 will get you there in about 40 minutes, covering 45 kilometers. Marseille is an hour’s drive away. Aix-en-Provence is about 50 minutes away.
Brignoles does not have a passenger train station. The most convenient train stations are Toulon and Les Arcs-Draguignan, both about 45 kilometers away. From there, you’ll need to take a bus or rent a car.
The regional Zou! network serves the town with bus routes. Line 848 connects Brignoles to Toulon, and the express Line 94 goes to Marseille. The bus stops are located in the town center, making it easy to get there.
By plane, Toulon-Hyères Airport is the closest, just under an hour’s drive away. Marseille-Provence Airport is about an hour and a quarter away. In both cases, a car is still useful for exploring the surrounding area.
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