Mountain bike track : Petite Suisse
Description
At the roundabout, opposite the Tourist Office, take Boulevard Tabarin down towards "Tabarin, Vergeron, Gigaro".
Turn right into "Rue de l'Eglise" and then take the next turning on the right. At the crossroads, take the footpath opposite on the right, signposted "Plage". Follow the vines on your left. At the crow's feet, take the green lane on your left. Cross the stream on your left, then take the path on your right between the vines. Cross the other stream and take the track in front of you.
When you reach the Plage du Débarquement, return to the roundabout and take the Boulevard de la Mer (opposite you, to the left of the Intermarché supermarket) as far as the intersection with the dual carriageway. Turn right towards "Le Village".
After the Boulevard de Tahiti, you'll find the picnic and cycle area. Walk along the children's square on the right and continue straight on until you reach the Tourist Office.
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La Croix Valmer Tourism Office
Fitness trail
The 1km fitness trail gives you the chance to get some exercise on the exercise equipment provided, while enjoying the view. You can also discover the local flora, thanks to the botanical trail and its explanatory panels. It's open to all, so you can get regular exercise and stay in shape.
Gallo-Roman Villa Pardigon
The 3,500 m² Roman villa at Pardigon is one of the largest Roman seaside villas on the Gallic coast. Built between 20 and 40 AD, the Villa Pardigon covers an area of 3,500 m2. It was one of the largest Roman seaside villas on the Gaulish coast. Between 6,000 and 8,000 soldiers from the legion of Octavian, Julius Caesar's nephew, occupied the site before it was handed over to one of the legion's leaders. The villa grew over the years (1st, 2nd and then 4th and 5th centuries).
Débarquement Beach
This fine sandy beach was one of the key sites of the Provence Landings for the liberation of France in 1944. This is a wide beach, ideal for family holidays. The beach is supervised by lifeguards from June to September (variable hours depending on season) and you can get there with the free shuttle bus from mid-June to mid-September. You will easily spend the day : morning coffee with your toes in the water when the beach is quiet, then sunbathing and shopping, lunch in one of the beach restaurants, a water sports activity in the afternoon, an ice cream at 4.00 pm… What more could you need ! Practical information : lifeguard station, showers, toilets, blue flag, handiplage, free shuttles/parking fee (depending on season) Services : shops, restaurants, watersports activities (parachute, pedal boat, buoys…), pier for boat connections to the islands of Port Cros, Porquerolles and Le Levant
La Croix Valmer Office Tourism
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