La Seyne sur Mer
7 km west of Toulon via the D559.

La Seyne sur Mer lies at the foot of Cape Sicie. This southern Provence maritime town looks out onto Toulon bay and the open sea..
Historically La Seyne was a centre for the ship-building industry..

The shipyards and forges brought great prosperity to the town for many years. Times have changed since then - that period has now ended - but this strong ship-building tradition should not cause the visitor to overlook the fact that La Seyne has a rich heritage and is also a very pleasant seaside resort.
One of the most beautiful parts of La Seyne is the Tamaris corniche. From here there are wonderful views, and you can also admire the beautiful villas that are reminders of La Seyne's glorious past.

This corniche and the residences along it were popular with many artists in the late 19th century: Renoir, d'Annunzio and Georges Sand among the most well-known.
Here you will also find surprising and very beautiful villas built in the Moorish style, with minarets and roof terraces. One of the finest (you can't miss it, it's the whitest) is today home to the marine biology institute of Lyon University.

The town centre is pleasant, with welcoming shops and lively pedestrian streets, especially in the summer of course. As you stroll around, you will come across a number of frescoes that embellish the town (including one by Vasarely at the Hôtel de Ville).
You will also no doubt notice the very fine 19th century campanile that tops the church of Notre Dame. The historic centre is very picturesque, with its old houses and their fading colours, narrow streets and shady squares.

Fort Balaguier :


Grande Maison Tamaris :
This superb 3,800 m² building standing on the Tamaris corniche dates back to the late 19th century, and was owned by Michel Pacha. He was the great initiator of La Seyne's development as a seaside resort, particularly by draining the marshland (where the tamarisk used to grow).
Today the villa named after him is home to a museum of Modern Art, making available conference rooms and organising exhibitions for visitors.
What to see
The old town.
Notre Dame du Bon Voyage Church.
Fort Napoleon.
Naval Museum.
Villa Pacha Tamaris.
Corniche Bonaparte.
Balaguier Fort.
Aiguillette Fort.
Leisure activities
Walking: tour of the corniches, waymarked forest footpaths.
Fine sand beaches.
Nautical sports.
Tennis.
Horse riding.
Summer events.
Randonnees cyclo-tourism.
Accomodations
Hotels.
Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals.
Campsites.
NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES
Six Fours les Plages (4 km), Ollioules (6 km), Saint Mandrier (8 km) and Sanary sur Mer (10 km).