{"id":13284,"date":"2024-11-25T12:22:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/blog\/les-monuments-et-sites-culturels-a-decouvrir-dans-le-var-episode-2\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T09:10:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:10:31","slug":"the-monuments-and-cultural-sites-to-discover-in-the-var-episode-2","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/blog\/the-monuments-and-cultural-sites-to-discover-in-the-var-episode-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Monuments and cultural sites to discover"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"fildariane\"><a class=\"fildariane__item\" href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\">Acampa<\/a><span class=\"fc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.4.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M7.4 273.4C2.7 268.8 0 262.6 0 256s2.7-12.8 7.4-17.4l176-168c9.6-9.2 24.8-8.8 33.9 .8s8.8 24.8-.8 33.9L83.9 232 424 232c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24L83.9 280 216.6 406.6c9.6 9.2 9.9 24.3 .8 33.9s-24.3 9.9-33.9 .8l-176-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Back to home page<\/a>\n<h1><strong>Monuments and cultural sites to discover in the Var! (episode 2) <\/strong><\/h1><p>Thanks to its many heavenly spots, the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur is a very popular destination every year! It&#8217;s also home to a number of cultural sites that are not to be missed. The Presqu&#8217;\u00cele de Giens and its surrounding towns do their utmost to promote their cultural heritage. Find out more about our selection of cultural sites in the Var!     <\/p><h2>Cultural monuments around the Presqu&#8217;\u00cele de Giens<\/h2><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h3><strong>The Carmignac Foundation in Porquerolles<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Located on the island of Porquerolles<\/strong>, in the heart of the national park, <strong>Villa Carmignac<\/strong> invites you every year for an exciting cultural discovery! <strong>Contemporary art exhibitions<\/strong>, a <strong>sculpture garden<\/strong> and <strong>temporary exhibitions<\/strong> bathed in natural light are sure to amaze you!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/fondation-carmignac-porquerolles.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><p id=\"https:\/\/www.fondationcarmignac.com\/fr\/\">When you arrive at the foundation, you&#8217;ll discover a Proven\u00e7al farmhouse blending into the landscape. Inside, you&#8217;ll have the chance to admire <strong>2,000m2 of exhibition space<\/strong>. Outside, you&#8217;ll find a <strong>15-hectare garden <\/strong>filled with works inspired by the site! We recommend reserving your ticket on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondationcarmignac.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fondationcarmignac.com\/fr\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fondation Carmignac website.<\/a>   <\/p><h2>Cultural sites less than 20 kilometers from the Presqu&#8217;\u00eele de Giens  <\/h2><h3><strong>The Cap Garonne Mining Museum in Le Pradet<\/strong><\/h3><p>Come and discover<strong>one of the five most beautiful mineralogical sites in the world<\/strong>&#8230; in Le Pradet! <strong>The Cap Garonne Mine<\/strong> is a real living lesson. It retraces the life of the miners to the history of the rock, and opens the doors to ancient copper mines. During your excursion, you can discover one of its greatest treasures: its collection of minerals and micro-minerals.  <\/p><p>On the program: scenes on the history of the mine, geology, metallurgy and a temporary exhibition area.<\/p><p><strong>La Mine du Cap Garonne <\/strong>is an <strong>exceptional site <\/strong>with <strong>panoramic views of the Hy\u00e8res islands<\/strong> and <strong>Toulon harbor<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find plenty of paths nearby for strolling. Only \u2153 of the museum is open to the public. It&#8217;s also possible to discover it on a guided tour. Tour prices range from 2 to 7 euros, depending on your age and status. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mine-capgaronne.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the museum website<\/a> for more details.       <\/p><h2>Cultural monuments less than 100 kilometers from the Presqu&#8217;\u00eele de Giens  <\/h2><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pagode-hong-hien-tu.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h3><strong>H\u00f4ng Hi\u00ean Tu Pagoda in Fr\u00e9jus<\/strong><\/h3><p>Pass through a magnificent wooded park to discover <strong>the oldest pagoda in Europe<\/strong>, <strong>the H\u00f4ng Hi\u00ean Tu pagoda<\/strong>, based in Fr\u00e9jus and still in operation. It&#8217;s a veritable invitation to a Buddhist spiritual journey.   <\/p><p>Built at the request of Indochinese soldiers in 1915, <strong>the H\u00f4ng Hi\u00ean Tu Pagoda<\/strong> enabled them to practice their religion. It respects <strong>traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture<\/strong> and is adorned with sacred statues and shimmering colors.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><p><strong><em>Did you know?<\/em><\/strong><em>  The Buddhist rainbow flag was created in 1880. The colors on the flag that dominates the pagoda mean many things: blue (meditation), yellow (thought), red (energy), white (serene faith), orange (intelligence), multi-colored (non-discrimination). <\/em><\/p><h2>Book your stay at one of our partner campsites<\/h2><p id=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\">Thanks to its <strong>ideal geographical location<\/strong>, <strong>the Presqu&#8217;\u00cele de Giens<\/strong> is the <strong>starting point for a wide range of visits<\/strong>. Find out more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\">campsites in the Var <\/a>and their accommodation.  <\/p><p>Find out all the latest news on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/campingsdegiens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page!  <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monuments and cultural sites to discover in the Var! (episode 2) Thanks to its many heavenly spots, the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur is a very popular destination every year! It&#8217;s also home to a number of cultural sites that are not to be missed. 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