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Sanary-sur-Mer
France
Europe
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- Country
- France
- Coordinates
- 43.117, 5.801
About Sanary-sur-Mer
Sanary-sur-Mer sits on the Mediterranean coast of Provence, about 8 miles west of Toulon and 30 miles southeast of Marseille. The port town is active throughout the year, with small beaches scattered along its coastline. Cruise ships calling here are mainly small luxury vessels and superyachts, mooring at a facility that opened in 2021.
Sanary began as a working fishing port, originally known as Sant Nari. It gained independence from nearby Ollioules in 1688, took the name Sanary in 1890 and formally became Sanary-sur-Mer in 1923. A 13th and 14th century defensive tower still stands in the town, while the bell of the Church of Notre Dame de Pitié was once rung to warn residents of approaching enemy ships. Fishing remains part of daily life, with wooden boats known as pointus bringing their catches to the quay each morning.
The Mediterranean setting and sunny climate are a major part of Sanary’s appeal. The town is described as one of France’s sunniest, with around 61 rainy days each year, most occurring during winter. Coloured façades line quiet streets, many of which are pedestrian only. Each morning, a Provençal market takes place beneath plane trees, with stalls selling fresh local produce and providing a lively glimpse of everyday life in the town.
Sanary also has strong connections with the history of diving. The 13th century Romanesque tower houses the Frédéric Dumas International Diving Museum, reflecting the town’s role in the development of modern diving. Jacques Cousteau lived at Villa Baobab and developed pioneering diving equipment around the port.
The town has a literary history too. During the 1930s, as Nazism gained influence across Europe, German writers and intellectuals including Bertolt Brecht and Thomas Mann settled in Sanary-sur-Mer. Today, visitors can explore the harbour, beaches, market and historic streets that give this small corner of Provence its distinctive character.