Saint-laurent-du-var, a town to e discovered

Many activities are practised at the start of public and privates beaches : Catamaran, Sea and river kayak, Optimist, Sailing dinghy, Wind surf, Kitesurf, Diving, Fishing, Boats hiring, Yachting school, Jet ski, Wake board, Water skiing, towed rubber ring, fly fish, bare foot, parascending and all the pleasures of Mediterranean Sea.

At the start of the port of pleasance to the big shopping centre "Cap 3000", the Esplanade des Goélands and the Promenade des Flots Bleus are entirely pedestrian and lined with restaurants, bars, little shops and many activities.

A pleasant walk is to do on the old shaded alleys dated from XVth and XVIIIth century, on the trail of a border french village and its "gueyeurs". The Romanesque church builted between the XIth and XIIth century and its outstanding church tower are welcoming classics concerts and choral society.The "Comité de Sauvegarde du Vieux Village" wich presents temporaries exhibitions is the living memory of "laurentin" past with floral and craft work tradition.A free guided visit is suggested by a interpreter guide from the tourist board.

Testimony to the horticultural past of the town, greenhouses of carnations and mimosa remind the olive tree and orange blossom's cultivations, very developed on the XIXth century.

At the mouth of the Var, an environmentally protected zone welcome more than 260 migratories or settled birds species wich are making an appointment in all seasons.

All year long, art and culture lovers can be at theatre performances, concerts, dance shows, exhibitions and lectures. They also can participate in training courses or course in many artistic disciplines.

All year long, the town offers to the visitors cultural and artistics events of quality. In summer, free performances and events punctuate the season. During the evening, all along the seaside walks, many restaurants and leisures, pubs and live music, night clubs, piano bars, dancing dinners show create a lively and convivial atmosphere.