Footsteps of the past
Description
Learn about La Croix Valmer's rich history : from the ruins of the Roman villa at Pardigon to it's rich 19th century architectural heritage, from it's winemaking history to the coastal paths once travelled by customs officers.
At the roundabout in front of the Tourist Office, take the underpass and walk down Boulevard Tabarin towards “Tabarin Vergeron Gigaro”.
Turn left onto Boulevard des Villas. Just before the bridge, turn right. At the intersection, take the pedestrian path to the left towards “Les Plages”. Walk alongside the vineyards. At the pedestrian crossing, cross the road and turn right. After the bus stop, walk down the second road on your left, Allée de la Bouillabaisse.
Before reaching the holiday residence VVL Vitry, take the path on your left. Follow the yellow signs “Sentier du Littoral”. Walk down the steps and take the path on your right all the way to the Plage du Débarquement.
Walk past the shops and restaurants and follow the yellow pann. Once you have reached the roundabout, turn right towards “Gigaro”. At the Parking de la Ricarde, turn left towards “Le village”, leaving "Allée du Bois du Manège" on your right.
At the stream, cross it and take the path between the vineyards. Turn left to cross a stream a second time. Take an immediate right and walk up the road. At the junction, turn right. Walk alongside the vineyards on your right all the way to the car park of Les 3 Îles. At the end of the car park, take "Rue de l’Eglise", in front of you. At the Church, walk up the road on your left. At the top of the road, turn left again and walk up "Boulevard Tabarin" towards the village.
Technical Information
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Points of interest
La Croix Valmer Tourism Office
Domaine de La Croix
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
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).
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.
La Croix Valmer Office Tourism
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