Draguignan

• The dolmen of "La Pierre de la Fée": Located on the road to Montferrat, this dolmen, classified as a Historic Monument, is one of the most imposing in Provence, weighing nearly 60 tonnes and 2 meters high. Originally a collective burial, it is the source of many stories. The legend of the Estérelle fairy makes it a place of fertility and Jean de Nostredame evokes it from the 16th century.
• The Rhône memorial and the American cemetery: Unique in the South East of France, this place honors the Allied landings of August 15, 1944 called "Operation Dragoon". An impressive bronze map in relief relates the military operations in the center of the cemetery which contains 861 graves where white marble crosses and stars indicate the confession of the deceased. Leaning on the wall of the disappeared, a huge sculpture, "The Angel of Peace" watches over the chapel which houses splendid mosaics.
• The Saint-Sauveur chapel: This building was built in the 12th century and is listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. A former powder keg then a madhouse, this church now houses the permanent exhibition of unique art “ORGANuGAMMusEum”. 150 works by Danielle Jacqui are presented there.
• The Clock Tower: Rooted on the Clock Rock, crowned by a superb 17th century campanile, the building was rebuilt in 1662 after the amnesty granted to the city by King Louis XIV. Symbol of the power of Draguignan since the origins, the clocks of the tower always punctuate the life of the city for the pleasure of all. From the top of its 24 meters accessible by climbing the 79 steps of its staircase steeped in history, this historic monument offers a panoramic view of the Dracénois landscape. Spectator of passing time, this tower allows you to admire the extent of the development of the city over the centuries.
• The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions: On three levels and 800 m², visitors go through two centuries of daily life in Middle Provence (19th and 20th centuries). A gallery of agricultural machinery and a large garden with a centuries-old olive tree round off the visit pleasantly. Located in the heart of the historic center, this museum, labeled Musée de France and "Qualité tourisme" (a label awarded by the State for the quality of its reception and its services), has one of the most beautiful collections of ethnographic objects in France.
• The Artillery Museum: In the prestigious artillery school of Draguignan, this museum, labeled Museum of France, presents on two levels the history and tactical developments of artillery as well as exhibitions and cultural events.
• The Museum of Fine Arts (opening November 16, 2023): The Museum of Fine Arts, labeled Museum of France, was created in the former summer palace of Monsignor du Bellay. The museum of Draguignan stands out from the existing museum offer in the region by the emphasis placed on the "Fine Arts". A positioning made possible by the richness of the painting collections from the 17th, 18th, 19th and even early 20th centuries. Among the major pieces of the future museum is the ceremonial armor of François de Montmorency. The eclecticism of the collection makes it possible to add "curiosities" which are likely to sustain the interest of the public throughout the visit.
• La Micro-Madness: These are the masterpieces from the collections of major national museums such as the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay or the Château de Versailles to name a few, which have been digitized. This system therefore makes it possible to make available to all citizens, from early childhood to seniors, national and international masterpieces.
• The Chapelle de l'Observance: A 16th century building in the Gothic style, the Chapelle de l'Observance hosts nearly a dozen shows, concerts, festivals and exhibitions each year on the themes of art, mapping, fashion, theatre, music or literature. Its cultural café is also conducive to encounters between the public and artists.
• The Departmental Exhibition Hall: This building is made up of three exhibition levels offering a space of more than 650 m². It was designed to be a new cultural space dedicated solely to special exhibitions, in particular by hosting two temporary exhibitions per year. Its exhibitions are built in partnership with the largest museums in the world. They invite the public to discover civilizations, the links that connect them to the present and will offer the visitor a dialogue between past, present and future through different disciplines: sculpture, archaeology, art history...
• The Esplanade Theatre: Built in the 19th century on Boulevard Clemenceau, renovated and enlarged, the Esplanade Theater shines on the East of Var with its subsidized stage from childhood as well as for dance, and declines all registers of entertainment and culture throughout the year.
• The Chabran cultural center: The Chabran cultural center brings together various entities that contribute to the influence of culture throughout the Dracénie territory: an agglomeration media library named Jacqueline de Romilly with eclectic collections, an agglomeration music and theater conservatory, unifying the Dracénie musical and theatrical teaching sites, an agglomeration art library and the Var departmental archives.
• The executioner's house: Formerly inhabited by the executioners who officiated at Draguignan, this residence allows visitors to approach the place of justice in Draguignan and in the Var over the centuries. Thus, you will discover the judicial organization from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as the functioning of the prisons in Draguignan, the penal colonies, the executioners, the first robot portrait produced by Bertillon, the instruments of torture, objects relating to detention and period documents.
• The street of arts and crafts: In 2017, the “My Street in Color” operation mobilized the inhabitants of the historic center, for a weekend, in order to give a little joy to the rue de Trans. No less than 90 people painted the floor with multiple colors and geometric shapes. A "street of the arts" concept conducive to rapprochement.
• Temporary exhibitions: Throughout the year, the city holds temporary photographic exhibitions on the gates of the Anglès garden, on the Boulevard Clemenceau side. These exhibitions aim to make you discover or rediscover Draguignan.
• The Théâtre de Verdure: A haven of peace bordered by olive trees, the Théâtre de Verdure offers a serene break to visitors browsing the circuit of the historic centre. Created in the 1980s, it offers a panoramic view of the city. In the summer season, it brings together the Dracénois who then enjoy shows, concerts and many other festivities to share.
• The Underworld: In the 17th century, the name hell (inferno) was used to describe a settling room equipped with basins into which the residual water from the mills flowed. Through conduits borrowing a gallery adjacent to the street of the mills, the room received the water of two establishments. This vast vaulted room has a cellar on the ground with five water settling tanks. A crawling base facilitates circulation and a small staircase which allowed soap makers to easily recover residual fat gives access to rue des Moulins, formerly called rue des Enfers.
• The Saint-Hermentaire chapel: Located in the Salamandrier district, this chapel was erected in honor of Saint-Hermentaire, patron saint of the town of Draguignan, for having slain the Nartuby dragon. Archaeological excavations have revealed a Gallo-Roman villa with thermal baths under its foundations. It is the only chapel in France with elevated walls dating from the 6th century and was classified as a Historic Monument in 2014.

At Draguignan, the year passes to the rhythm of village festivals, moments conducive to the discovery of traditions, crafts and local produce.

• Market days: Wednesday and Saturday morning.
• January, February, March: Fossil and Mineral Fair, Carnival, Entretoiles Festival, Employment and Business Creation Forum, Afternoon Dancing, Impru'Danse Festival...
• April, May, June: PlayBach Festival, Bouliste Festival, Neighbors Day, Fit'Days MGEN, Entrelivres Festival, Defense, Security and Justice Professions Forum, Shared Sports Day, Nativity Scene Festival, Fraich attitude (Dragui'Chef), Music Festival...
• Pentecost: Feast of Saint-Hermentaire: Corso Fleuri de la Saint Hermentaire, the Grande Table.
• July, August, September: Dragon Festival (entertainment, exhibitions, concerts, heritage), City Tennis Grand Prix, Aperitif concerts, A summer at the movies, Night markets, Picnics with music, Neighborhood festivals, Open-air cinema, Fotovar Festival, Liberation Day, National Day, European Heritage Days, International Mobility Forum, Concerts, Garlic Fair, Sports and Culture Day, Association Day...
• October, November, December: Salon Autour du Vin, Skiing Festival (entertainment, exhibitions, concerts, ice rink, aperitif-concerts), Blue Week, Pink October, Wellness Fair, Post-baccalaureate orientation forum, Telethon, Meal and Christmas concert...

• The rhythm of village festivals, art exhibitions and theatrical scenes consecrates Dracénie as a land of celebration and culture, the land of good living.
• From the foothills of the Massif des Maures to the cliffs of the Nartuby, all the villages of the Dracénie offer different aspects. Plain villages surrounded by vineyards or villages perched on terraces of olive trees, all tell the story and stories of Provence.
• The Gorges du Verdon and the Sainte-Croix lake, a major holiday and hiking resort 40 km away.
• The Gulf of Saint-Tropez 35 km away, a site rich in tourist visits; crossing the gulf by boat.
• The Lérins Islands in Cannes (Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Honorat) 60 km away.
• The Wine and Leisure Route circuit: From the Argens plain to the Dracénie hills, an encounter between oenology and sporting activities in 6 villages. Once upon a time there was Les Arcs, La Motte, Le Muy, Vidauban, Lorgues and Taradeau, all around the famous Nationale 7.
• The Perched Villages circuit: Jewels of stone in their mountain settings, a collection of 7 villages offer majestic panoramas and Provençal authenticity. Once upon a time there was Tourtour, Ampus, Châteaudouble, Montferrat, Bargemon, Claviers, Callas and Figanières.
• The Stones and Flavors circuit: A beautiful getaway in 6 villages in the heart of the Dracénie hills. For taste, history and the Provençal art of living. Once upon a time there was Lorgues, Flayosc, Figanières, Callas, La Motte and Trans-en-Provence.