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Bras

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Bras

Bras is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Tourves, 37km from Lac de Sainte-Croix.

Bras is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 1,888, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bras sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bras to your route.

About Bras

Bras (Occitan: Braç) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

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What are the best things to do in Bras?

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Where is Bras located?

Bras is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.4716 latitude, 5.9549 longitude.

What is the population of Bras?

Bras has a population of approximately 1,888 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,888
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.4716, 5.9549

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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 Bras

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit Paul Ricard

French Formula 1 circuit near the Côte d'Azur famous for its distinctive blue and red run-off stripes.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Faron Summit

A 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lac de Sainte-Croix

A vivid turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Verdon gorge, perfect for pedal-boats and a swim.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavender Fields of Valensole

Vast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.

41 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Route des Crêtes (Cassis)

A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint

Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.

44 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Route des Crêtes du Verdon

A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Bras

  • 36 kmMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
  • 41 kmLavender Fields of ValensoleVast purple lavender plateaus that bloom spectacularly from mid-June to mid-August across the Valensole plain.
  • 43 kmRoute des Crêtes (Cassis)A clifftop corniche from Cassis to La Ciotat climbing the highest sea cliffs in France with stunning overlooks.
  • 44 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.
  • 47 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
  • 51 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Barjols

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La Celle

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,227

Brignoles

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11 km awayPop. 15,027

Rougiers

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12 km awayPop. 1,148

La Roquebrussanne

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