The heritage of Six-Fours-les-Plages
Between classic and contemporaryCulture multiple à Six-Fours
Six-Fours-les-Plages loves to showcase its cultural heritage and ancestral traditions by blending them with contemporary creation and live performances. The Carré des arts invites you to visit historic monuments such as the Saint-Pierre collegiate church, the Maison du Patrimoine and the Maison du Cygne. Its temporary and permanent exhibitions feature internationally renowned artists. The La vague classique festival and the Festival de la Collégiale are just some of the events we look forward to every year.
5 good reasons to make Six-Fours-les-Plages’ heritage your own
- Take a guided tour to understand the history of old Six-Fours
- Attend a classical concert at the Saint-Pierre collegiate church
- Admire the giant sculptures in the garden of the Maison du Cygne
- Discover the history of the Maison du Cygne, a former tile factory
- Combine a walk in the Parc de la Méditerranée with a visit to the Cap Nègre battery
The collegiate church of Saint-Pierre, perched on a hill
The Saint-Pierre collegiate church is one of the last vestiges of the old fortified village of Six-Fours. From its 210-metre height, it dominates the Toulon harbour. Once through the door, you can admire the unusual construction, with its Gothic-style nave and six chapels. The colored lights of the new stained glass windows lend a warm atmosphere to the interior of the building, enhancing the murals.
Transformed into a classical concert hall, the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre welcomes internationally renowned artists for prestigious concerts every summer.
The Cap Nègre battery
Located in the Parc de la Méditerranée, at the tip of the Pointe du Nègre, the Cap Nègre battery is a military defense structure built in 1846. Thanks to its position between Sanary and the Le Brusc roadstead, the battery played an essential role in protecting the Toulon coastline. It is now part of Carré d’art, one of the four exhibition spaces promoted by Six-Fours to reinforce its cultural commitment. Here you can contemplate temporary exhibitions, including the Santon fair held every year in the run-up to Christmas.
Cultural tour of the Maison du Cygne
The Maison du Cygne and its art center are located in the Bois de la Coudoulière in Six-Fours-les-Plages. The building, a maison de maître, is a former tile factory, in operation until 1984. The swan was his emblem. The garden, which has been awarded the “jardin remarquable” label, is structured into several thematic zones. You’ll love strolling through the sculpture garden and vegetable garden, and discovering the giant contemporary works and temporary exhibitions in the peaceful surroundings.
Our advice
To find out more about these places, book your guided tour with the Tourist Office. Tours of La Coudoulière, clay and basalt, the Saint-Pierre collegiate church and the history of old Six-Fours take place from February to November.