Département du Var

About Département du Var

Welcome to the official page of the Var Department A territory The Var is one of the six departments of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Bordering Bouches-du-Rhône to the west, Vaucluse and Alpes de Hautes-Provence to the north, and Alpes-Maritimes to the east, it is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. With an area of 5,973 km2 and 432 km of coastline, it boasts a preserved and diverse environment. An commitment The Var Department works every day to offer a quality living environment to its more than 1 million inhabitants. As a local player, it serves everyone and at all ages. Alongside children and families, youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and those in temporary difficulty. In the Var, a prime place is given to culture, notably thanks to the Department's cultural venues and the events it organizes.