Draguignan

Draguignan is a commune in Var that sits inland on a gentle rise between coast and mountain country. The town center spreads around narrow lanes that lead to a central square with fountains and cafés.

The settlement appeared in early tenth-century records and grew over centuries as an administrative center for the region. The prefecture moved to another town in the twentieth century, shifting the role it played locally.

The place grew around an old marketplace where farmers from surrounding valleys still sell produce twice a week. Mornings bring locals who come for fresh cheese and vegetables from nearby farms.

A railway station nearby connects the town with high-speed trains toward larger cities, while local bus lines run through surrounding communities. Visitors can explore the old core on foot, as it concentrates within a few streets.

A stone monument sits a few kilometers outside in a quiet grove, showing a large slab resting on several upright stones. Archaeologists believe it dates from the Neolithic, though its exact purpose remains unknown.

Location: Var

Location: arrondissement of Draguignan

Elevation above the sea: 279 m

Shares border with: Figanières, Ampus, Les Arcs, Châteaudouble, Flayosc, Lorgues, La Motte, Taradeau, Trans-en-Provence

Address: 83300 Draguignan, France

Phone: +33494603100

Email: mairie@ville-draguignan.fr

Website: http://ville-draguignan.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.53944,6.46611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:26