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La Garde, Coastal commune in Var, France

The commune of La Garde extends over 15.54 square kilometers between Marseille and Nice, featuring 3 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline at an elevation of 1 meter.

First documented in 1056 under the name Guarda, La Garde served as a strategic watchtower location and remained under the control of Toulon bishops until the 13th century.

The University of Toulon-Var and SeaTech engineering school establish La Garde as an educational center, attracting students and researchers from various regions.

La Garde provides direct access to major transportation routes and lies 11.1 kilometers east of Toulon, within the larger metropolitan area of Toulon Provence Méditerranée.

The Eygoutier River flows through La Garde, meeting several tributaries including the Réganas and Lambert streams, creating a natural water network across the territory.

Location: Var

Location: arrondissement of Toulon

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Carqueiranne, La Crau, La Farlède, Le Pradet, Toulon, La Valette-du-Var

Address: 83130 La Garde, France

Phone: +33494089800

Email: contact-mairie@ville-lagarde.fr

Website: http://ville-lagarde.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.12472,6.01056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49

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