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FREJUS
HEART OF AZUR

Fréjus has a rich heritage dating back to Roman times.
Visitors can also enjoy many outdoor activities, including hiking in the Esterel Mountains, cycling, sailing, scuba diving and water skiing.

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Summary

Fréjus, French Riviera
Fun at Aqualand water park
Travel with the HÔNG HIEN TÛ Pagoda
The animal park, the ideal outing for children
Discover the diving sites of Fréjus
Sunbathe on the beach of Fréjus
Visit the cathedral of Saint Leonce
Aréca Park and the coastal path
Passing through the Missiri Mosque
The Luna Park amusement park
Going out in the evening at the Casino de Fréjus
Events to do
Contact
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Fréjus is known for its artistic and historical wealth. A stay in this small Provencal town is the ideal opportunity to make beautiful cultural discoveries! Located on the Mediterranean coast, enjoy the sun on the Fréjus beaches!
At the cultural level, travel by discovering the HÔNG HIÊN TU pagoda. Fill up with activities with the Aqualand water park or the Indoor Karting. Observe the wild animals with the Fréjus Zoological Park... Explore the sea bed. Visit the Aurelian villa, or taste a good wine of Provence. Discover the top 10 of the best activities to do in the city of Fréjus.

Fréjus, French Riviera

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Fréjus, a city bordering Saint Raphaël, allows you to discover the Esterel, the sea bed and its cultural heritage.
Discover the districts to visit such as: its old town, Le Dramont, Le Trayas, Anthéor, Santa Lucia, and Boulouris.
Hiking can be done on the Esterel massif, the golden cornice, with a panoramic view of the sea.
The coastal path will offer you a beautiful view between sea and mountains.
And for those who prefer gardens, we invite you to go to the public garden of the green island "Pierre Frênes" : 6.000m2 of flowered and green spaces.

Discover its heritage with the Notre-Dame basilica or the Louis de Funès Museumthe San Rafeu tower, the Museum of Prehistory and underwater archaeology, the museum of the troops of the Navy.

There's plenty to go around!

Fun at Aqualand water park

Water playgrounds for children

Aqualand is the largest water park in the region with more than 30 slides, wave pools ... It is the ideal place to spend a day with your children or friends. Shaded picnic areas are available. On the spot, the Aqualand park offers you a VIP zone with deckchairs, restaurants... You want more details on schedules, rates, water games, attractions ....

Travel with the HÔNG HIEN TÛ Pagoda

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Visit this beautiful park with one of the oldest pagodas in Europe: Hong Hien Tû.
Representing the Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, discover magnificent colored sacred statues. Still in activity, it was erected in 1917 by Indochinese soldiers based in Fréjus.
- Entrance fee: 3 euros
- Address of the HÔNG HIEN TÛ Pagoda: 726 Av Général d'armée Jean Calliès 83 600 Fréjus

The animal park, the ideal outing for children

In the arms of his mother the Siamang of the zoo of fréjus

Magic moment at the zoo of fréjus Births

The Fréjus Zoological Park is an animal park on a human scale. You will meet more than 400 animals including 100 different species: rhinoceroses, llamas, farm animals, white tigers...
To know more about the Fréjus Zoological Park > Opening hours, Prices The Park ... Click on this link

A dive? Choose your formula: baptism, training, exploration, snorkelling ... www.portfrejusplongee.com/reservations
With the Club Port Fréjus Plongée approved FFESSM (French federation of studies and underwater sports) and PADI dive center.
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Discover the diving sites of Fréjus

On the bay of Saint-Raphaël, discover :

Lionfish : Ideal site for beginners and for the more experienced divers.
You can dive from 3 to 52 meters. Explore expanses of posidonia, rich and varied flora and fauna, and 40-meter drop-offs.

Lion of land : Ideal site for autonomous divers.
Dive between 10 and 45 meters, between several submerged rocks and stretches. Discover magnificent gorgonians (horny coral, bark coral or fan coral) and a multitude of lobsters.

The Sister ship wreck of Cousteau's famous CALYPSO :
At 40 meters deep, explore the former minesweeper.

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On the Golden Island and Cap Dramont

More than ten sites are to be visited.

The Pyramids: a string of rocks going up to 40 meters deep. You will meet morays, schools of sars, castagnoles, groupers and conger eels.

Le Sec des Suisses : Dive to a depth of 40 and 45 meters.
If you like groupers, this is the ideal place. The site is made up of many stones that are not often visited, which are the ideal refuge for some groupers.

But also the Roche percée, the Vitrine, the Roche à mérous...

Anthéor and Cap Roux

Les Péniches d'Anthéor, La Chrétienne...

Gulf of Saint-Tropez

The Sardinals of Sainte-Maxime, the Pyramid and the Arch of Saint-Tropez, the wreck of the Ruby...

Want to embark on an unforgettable trip to the heart of the Esterel

Aboard the Sea You Sun boat, discover the Esterel's creeks.

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Sunbathe on the beach of Fréjus

For sunbathers, Fréjus offers miles of fine sand. During the summer, swimming is supervised and there is free parking.

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Visit the cathedral of Saint Leonce

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On the heights of Fréjus, visit the Sainte Léonce cathedral. This Roman Catholic religious building has been classified as a historical monument since 1862. Discover its gothic architecture dating from the medieval period and its furniture dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Address: 58 rue de Fleury, 83600 Fréjus
Free admission

Aréca Park and the coastal path

Discover a botanical garden and take a family walk!
Discover a magnificent botanical park surrounded by :

A palm grove
A bamboo grove
A stream
A pine forest
A botanical trail
A Mediterranean meadow
An oak forest

To extend the pleasure, this public garden gives you direct access to the coastal path. Take advantage of the great views of the seaside.
It is a real green area where it is good to walk with your family while enjoying the fresh sea air.

did you know that

ARECA: Native to Madagascar, this plant is part of the Aceraceae family, a large family of palms.
Composed of multiple intensely green stems that can reach more than 2 m, the Areca is reputed to be a depolluting plant that purifies the air.

The Parc Aréca offers a playground for children as well as :

A free access fitness area with outdoor fitness equipment
A bowling green
An orientation table overlooking the coastline.
A large playground for children from 3 to 12 years with structures, slides, swings for young and old, ...

These are 3 hectares to relax and enjoy the fresh sea air, with great views of the seaside.
Please note: dogs are allowed on a leash. Picnics are not allowed.

Opening hours and prices of Parc Aréca

Park open all year round:
from May 1 to September 30: from 8am to 8pm
from October 1 to April 30: from 8am to 6pm

The entrance is free of charge.
Parking is free.
The park has free public toilets.
Address : 418 avenue Alfred de Musset, 83370 Fréjus

Passing through the Missiri Mosque

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The Missiri Mosque is a Muslim religious building built in 1930 for African soldiers.
Its architecture was built in accordance with the models of traditional African mosques. This unusual building is unique in France and has been classified as a historical monument since 1987.
Note that the Missiri mosque is no longer accessible to the public.
However, guided tours are occasionally organized by the tourist office
Address: rue du Malbousquet, 83870 Fréjus

The Luna Park amusement park

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Luna Park is located at the seaside, in front of the Aqualand water park.
It is a real paradise for families, children and thrill-seekers. Enjoy more than 30 attractions open at the end of the day. On the spot, you can eat.
Opening hours : open 7 days a week from 8pm to 2am during the summer
Free entrance
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Going out in the evening at the Casino de Fréjus

Located next to the port of Fréjus, the traditional games casino is open until 3am. Between a game of black jack or traditional games, it is possible to take a gourmet break at the Brasserie or enjoy a tasting of good wines in its bar.
So if you like games of chance, this is the place to be!

The casino is open every day from 8am to 3am or 8am to 4am depending on the period.
Its restaurant Le Ponton is open:
- Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays from 12pm to 2pm and from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm and from 7:30pm to 10pm.
The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Reservation at the restaurant is recommended.

There is free parking at the casino.
Proper attire is required to enter the casino.
The establishment is accessible to people with disabilities.

Events to do

April > Plant festival : In the park of the Villa Aurelienne, at the foot of the Roman aqueduct, hundreds of people gather around plants from all over the world.
Free entrance
Discover all the information you need to know about the Villa Aurélienne>