Sanary-sur-Mer

The landscape around Sanary-sur-Mer is defined by a sheltered Mediterranean shoreline and low Provençal hills, which have shaped both the urban form and local economy. Its working harbour remains central to town life, with colourful pointus—traditional wooden fishing boats—moored beside quays lined with cafés and market stalls. Between 1933 and 1940, Sanary became an important refuge for German-speaking writers and artists escaping Nazism; Thomas Mann and Lion Feuchtwanger were among those who stayed here. Beaches and coastal paths extend along the French Mediterranean beyond the port. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Provence’s Mediterranean coast.

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