coastal drive
Corniche de l'Esterel
A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Fréjus
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Fréjus
Fréjus is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Puget-sur-Argens, 48km from Gorges du Verdon.
Fréjus is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 53,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Puget-sur-Argens, about 5 km away.
Fréjus (French: [fʁeʒys] ; Occitan: Frejús [fɾeˈdʒys]) is a commune and resort town in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France.
It neighbours Saint-Raphaël, effectively forming one urban agglomeration. The north of the commune forms part of the Massif de l'Esterel. On 2Read more
December 1959, the Malpasset Dam, on the Reyran River above the city of Fréjus, ruptured, killing over 400 people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Fréjus?
Within an hour or so of Fréjus: Corniche de l'Esterel (11 km), Saint-Tropez (19 km), La Croisette, Cannes (26 km), Antibes Old Town (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Fréjus?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche de l'Esterel, Col de Vence and Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge.
Where is Fréjus?
Fréjus is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 5 km from Puget-sur-Argens.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 53,098
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.4333, 6.7355
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Fréjus
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Saint-Tropez
A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Antibes Old Town
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
35 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Belvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)
A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
47 km · about 55 min drive
film location
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche)
The clifftop one-way loop above Europe's deepest gorge is the archetypal Riviera driving road used in car chase cinematography and manufacturer films.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Gorges du Verdon
Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Fréjus
- Right hereCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 45 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 47 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
- 49 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
- 49 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 51 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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