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Beautiful cathedral in the heart of the old town. Was fortunate enough to catch a wedding while we enjoyed a beers in the square

The cathedral and cloister have a very rich history and are definitely worth a visit. Entrance to the cathedral is free, but you'll need to buy a ticket to access the cloister (6 euro per adult). I recommend to watch the video which plays in one of the cloister rooms to understand the marvellous woodwork and paintings. Don't expect a large museum, it's quite small and you'll probably won't spend more than 30 minutes, unless you want to study each and every wood painting.

Unique painting in the abbaye, you can't miss that one if you are around

This place is so so beautiful make sure you take a face mask and change for candles

Truly medieval cathedral, and monastery. A pearl. Recommend to visit.

... you can really feel to enter in the home of God. Stunning !

Very calm and beautiful place its free and would be a wonderful place to take the cool air on a hot day

Great overview of French millitairy history. It would be even better if also Englush translations were added.

Great museum - so pleased we stopped off on our way back from the beach. Very interesting temporary exhibition and great permanent galleries. Modern, quiet and nicely laid out. As another reviewer said, entry is free and it’s air conditioned which was very welcome! Ignore the last 1 star review complaining about the exhibition text being in French - we’re in France - what do you expect?!

I was visiting 13th of august 2024. We are in Fréjus because of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the landings “operation Dragoon” at Cap Dramont. We learned that the musée des troupes de Marine had made a temporary exhibition and we were very interested. To our very big disappointement not a word in english. So if you don’t understand french it is not worth the visit. And remark that the 36 regiment from Texas US are invited to the commemoration at cap Dramont. No need for them to visit Fréjus. :-( ( There was no internet reception so could not use Google translate)

Nice museum with a good story about the French colonial history

Great museum!! Soldiers on the desk very helpful. Lots to see! You can buy some lovely items. I loved the AMX 15 75. !!!

Visited August 2019 from the UK. Really interesting museum plenty to see

Very interesting museum! And it is free and air-conditioned 😉

Take a look at this small museum while visiting Frejus cathedral, it's just next door. Very kind and helpful staff, interesting model of the ancient city of Frejus

It is impressive that the city sponsors such a museum but the content is quite limited and rather "heavy" to absorb: big displays with a lot of text, lower-quality reproductions of Roman rooms and a few pieces of statues. The only highlight for me was the mosaic of the panther.

Very limited display of items with very low level of interest for me and my family.

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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum with several rooms, beautiful sculptures, mosaics and lots of explanations! The lady at reception is adorable and even gave us the locations of the archaeological excavations in progress! I highly recommend!! (Original) Très beau musée avec plusieurs salles, de belles sculptures, des mosaïques et beaucoup d'explications ! La dame à l'accueil est adorable et nous a même donner les lieux des fouilles archeologiques en cours ! Je recommande grandement !!

(Translated by Google) A small exhibition of mosaics and some archaeological finds. The 6-euro pass also includes access to the Roman amphitheater and theater. However, very little of the original structure remains. I was intrigued by the latter. Disappointed, I didn't enter the local history museum, which is also included in the 6-euro pass. I wouldn't revisit. (Original) Piccola esposizione di mosaici e qualche ritrovato archeologico. Con il pass cumulativo di 6 euro visiti anche l anfiteatro e il teatro romani . Ma di questi ultimi rimane pochissimo della struttura originale. Ero andata incuriosita da questi ultimi. Delusa non sono entrata nel museo di storia locale anche esso compreso nei 6 euro. Non rivisiterei.

(Translated by Google) A small museum with very interesting exhibits. Unfortunately, everything is described only in French. There's no audio guide, and there's no Wi-Fi or phone reception throughout the museum to enable instant translation apps like Google Translate/Lense. What a pity! ----------------------------------------- A small museum with very interesting exhibits. Unfortunately, all items are described only in French. There's no audio guide, no Wi-Fi, and no phone reception to enable instant translation apps like Google Translate/Lense. What a pity! (Original) Kleines Museum, das sehr interessante Ausstellungsstücke beherbergt. Leider ist alles nur in französischer Sprache beschrieben. Kein Audio-Guide und im gesamten Museum kein WLAN und kein Handy-Empfang für spontane mobile ÜbersetzungsApp wie Google-Translator/Lense. Schade! ----------------------------------------- Little museum with very interessting exibition items. Unfortunately all items are described in French only. No audio guide, no WLAN and no phone service to be able to use apps like Google translator/lense. Sad!

Easy to miss this free gem but well worth the visit. Well laid out and some English language guides otherwise my phone translated the rest. The church is amazing as you can see the development from the fifth century to the twelfth like a cut away drawing. View from the tower worth the climb.

Visited this hidden gem on a Thursday in August while staying in Saint Raphael at a nearby air BNB. The museum was recommended in the guide from tourist office and definitely did not disappoint. The museum exhibitions ranged from paleolithic history to modern day diving. The only downside was that the only English text was a fairly short visitor booklet, but you can't expect everything to be spoonfed. Furthermore, the church tower and crypts were amazing with good views from the top and an amazing insight into the older church beneath the modern day church. I particularly liked the archaeological gardens showing the history of plants in the area in terms of their introductions and use in medicine. If you are staying in Saint Raphael or just visiting for a day this free experience is definitely worth your time.

Wonderful museum with the best view in St Raphael. The museum is archaeological in nature, but has a really cool scuba diving history exhibit as well as WW2 exhibit. Completely free. You can go through the whole museum in as little as 30 minutes. We spent about an hour

A historical museum with proper guidance and directions. You can even go on top of tower to enjoy the city and an external garden to sit for some time. The museum is not far from old town and city town hall.

Lovely small museum, with nice settings and well explained legends (abeilt mainly in French). The garden is also iconic.

You’ll find this small museum in the middle of the center. Free of charge. You see a lot of history coming by. Pity that there were no explanations in English.

Very nice little museum where you can also visit the church, the medieval catacombs and the church tower with its pretty view of the town, the seaside and the hills.

Not much of the aqueduct is left, but the park offers a nice place to sit and relax on a bench. It’s within easy walking distance of the old town centre. You can also park accross the street. The aqueduct was built around the 1st century and originally 42 km long. There are other sections of the aqueduct that are still intact.

Peaceful and beautiful surrounding with history. There’s a park attached where people walk their dog, sit and relax.

Unfortunately the place is not well conserved, as only ruins remain today, and there is very little effort in showing them or explaining the part they used to play in the past.

Interesting ruins if you are there by chance...

I'm a history nerd and I loved it. The whole town has ruins to discover and appreciate. I recommend walking around from the parking lot at this location. There's another close by with even more intact aqueduct ruins.

It is an amazing feeling standing next to history, the ruins are beautiful.

Frejus does not show much respect for their roman legacy. It is almost rather handled as an obstacle fo the current city life...

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum which lets you discover the local history of Fréjus, you will be well received with clear explanations and then the visit is free. (Original) Très beau musée qui vous fait découvrir l'histoire locale de Fréjus, vous serez bien accueilli avec des explications claires et ensuite la visite est libre.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful museum through the ages! Perfect and visited! (Original) Un très beau musée a travers les époques ! Parfait et a visité !

(Translated by Google) Museum which traces the history of the city in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit to several floors and a garden. The visit is more profitable with the pass which allows access to the various museums and sites of the city. (Original) Musée qui retrace l’histoire de la ville aux 19e et 20e siècles. Visite sur plusieurs étages et un jardin. La visite est plus rentable avec le pass qui permet d’avoir accès aux différents musées et sites de la ville.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum, we discover objects from the period on which our great-grandparents are knowledgeable ;) What courage to maintain this large bourgeois building! Well done (Original) Très beau musée, on découvre des objets de l'époque sur lesquelles nos grands grands parents sont incollables ;) Quel courage pour entretenir cette grande bâtisse bourgeoise ! Bravo

(Translated by Google) Very interesting museum on the life of yesteryear Staging with models dressed in beautiful costumes Lots of explanations Accessible for young and old Fair price with the Fréjus pass (Original) Musée très intéressant sur la vie d antan Mise en scène avec des mannequins habillés de beaux costumes Beaucoup d explications Accessible pour petits et grands Prix correct avec le pass Fréjus

(Translated by Google) I am disabled, I presented my mobility inclusion card and it was refused by the hostess. (Original) Je suis handicapée, j’ai présenté ma carte mobilité d’inclusion et elle a été refusé par l’hôtesse.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly museum and warm welcome! (Original) Musée très sympathique et accueil chaleureux !

Ok

(Translated by Google) Roman relics everywhere, many of them still quite original and not over-restored. Class ! The whole of Frejus is ideal for Roman fans. Unfortunately, many things are closed in winter, including most campsites. (Original) Römische Relikte überall, vieles noch recht original und nicht überrestauriert. Klasse ! Ganz Frejus ist für Römerfans ideal. Leider im Winter vieles geschlossen, auch die meisten Campingplätze.

(Translated by Google) Little interest. It’s a shame that this monument is not restored like many others in FRÉJUS. (Original) Peu d'intérêt. Dommage que ce monument ne soit pas restauré comme bcp d'autres à FRÉJUS.

(Translated by Google) Restores a lot, but mainly concrete look. It's nice that they keep it, but most of it is new instead of old (Original) Veel herstelt maar voornamelijk beton look. Mooi dat ze het bewaren maar het grootste gedeelte is nieuw ipv oud

(Translated by Google) the age of the stones makes your head spin, but the place in front is a little wild.... I counted the dead doves, there were 9 of them 😂 (Original) l’ancienneté des pierres fait tourner la tête, mais la place devant est un peu sauvage.... j’ai compté les tourterelles mortes, y’en avait 9 😂

(Translated by Google) The garden bordering the door is a wasteland! (Original) Le jardin qui borde la porte est un terrain vague !

(Translated by Google) Place not clean it's a shame (Original) Lieu pas propre c'est dommage

Good example 2000 years old monument transferperiode to usefull pop theater

Roman amphitheatre now serving as a famous rock concert venue. Modern concrete terraces cover the original structure, which can still be seen in large part. Self-guided tour, €3 entry fee.

Although I enjoy roman history i found it more interesting looking at all the big names that have held concerts here over the years. As you can imagine its been somewhat renovated but still holds its charm if you use your imagination a little

With Tickets, A walking and informative tour ( by yourself ) take you from historical Roman remain of arena to Morden under construction arena ( work stopped ). Only 5 minutes from old town of Fréjus by feet. You will find a toilet ( outside of arena) park with parking space as well and a restaurant outside.

Nice to see, but be warned - although advertised and signposted as a free location, we had to buy tickets to enter at the door. There was very little to see and were a little disappointed at the lack of history beyond 4-5 plaques that you had to wander and funds yourself. Wouldn't be coming back to it again.

It’s okay. I don’t know if I like that they rebuilt it with concrete blocks. But it’s cool that it’s being used for special events.

I was a very disappointed with this after seeing such a beautiful building from the outside i paid hoping to see its stunning architecture continued on the inside ..... not the case the place had been modernised and cladded up and turned into an entertainment venue so it lost so much of its self :( In my opinion stay outside take your pictures there as I dont feel it warrants paying to go in :( the outside is as magnificent as it gets and its pretty magnificent outside

Limited parking but if you are patient you will find one, we waited in our car just 10min yesterday (overcast and cool). Aside from standard information, I would argue the grainy type of plaster material they treated the walls with has the biggest impact on this chapel overall (not symbols or who’s who on last supper panel). It seems like they were able to sketch and crush colors over the surface after they treated it in this unusual way. Reminded me drawing with a crayon on paper, placed on the city sidewalk. Or that texture they treated swimming pools with in the 1960s. Unfortunately you can’t see it in the pictures I posted but it is there. Ground up sea shell? Not sure but it was super cool.

Our lady of Jerusalem is a small chapel in the heights of Frejus. This was the last work of artist Jean Cocteau, and it's a little jewel to discover. Outdoor mosaiques, stained glass doors and inside walls decorated by Cocteau. It's a 10 minutes walk from the parking to the chapel and an entrance fee of 3 Euros. Some might find it a little bit pricey, but I was glad to contribute just to maintain that unic artwork and its building.

Closed for "bad weather" on a glorious sunny day.

(Translated by Google) Difficult to find but beautiful. The receptionist will tell you about and comment on this very unique place. Very pretty frescoes and mosaics based on knife drawings. (Original) Difficile à trouver mais de toute beauté. La personne de l'accueil vous raconte et commente ce lieu bien singulier. De très jolies fresques et mosaïques d'après des dessin de couteau.

(Translated by Google) The last work of the immense Cocteau, and even if it was painted posthumously, it is very beautiful to see. It takes a little walk of about 400 meters and don't miss the magnificent view of St. Raphael 30 meters behind the chapel. The woman present that day will tell you the history of the chapel. Don't miss it if you pass nearby. (Original) Dernière oeuvre de l'immense Cocteau et même si ce fut peint à titre posthume c'est très beau à voir. Il faut un peu marcher environ 400 mètres et ne pas rater 30 mètres derrière la chapelle la vue magnifique sur St Raphaël. La dame présente ce jour-là vous racontera l'histoire de la chapelle. A ne pas manquer si vous passez à proximité.

(Translated by Google) We did everything right: the right day, the right time. After a 1.5-hour drive from La Croix Valmer to Frejus, it was unfortunately closed! Why? Because of the windy weather! So, a huge disappointment. Call ahead before you go! You get the feeling they don't want to work! Awful! (Original) wir hatten alles richtig gemacht , richtiger Tag, korrekte Uhrzeit, nach 1,5h Fahrt von la Croix Valmer nach Frejus- dann leider geschlossen! warum? wegen windigem Wetter! Also große Enttäuschung, Leute ruft vorher an , bevor ihr da hinfahrt!! Man hat das Gefühl die wollen nicht arbeiten! Megamies!

(Translated by Google) A small place of calm in the blazing heat at a low price, a place of contemplation and serenity (Original) Petit lieu de calme sous une chaleur de plomb à tarif modique, lieu de contemplation et de sérénité

(Translated by Google) Site that requires better development (Original) Site qui nécessiterait une meilleure mise en valeur

(Translated by Google) A place that allows you to see the evolution of the coastline like in Aigues Mortes. (Original) Un endroit qui permet de voir l'évolution du littoral comme à Aigues Mortes.

(Translated by Google) Old Fréjus, which is far from the sea, was a port in Roman antiquity. The receding waters make it possible to better understand the consequences of climate change. A large part of the current fields and houses are today where ships once anchored in the harbor. There are still some vestiges of this port infrastructure in the town of Fréjus (recently restored warehouse foundations) and in the countryside - itself a vestige. The most spectacular is the so-called Augustus lantern which in fact signaled ships entering the harbor and the port of Fréjus. Next to it are the foundations of a huge wall that surrounded the port. It is not easy to find it. You have to take a small path after passing under the railway bridge, on the left, and go to the end, ignoring a sign "reserved for local residents" (for cars). After the column, continue the path which will take you to the edge of the buildings of modern Fréjus. Enjoy your visit. (Original) Le vieux Fréjus qui se trouve loin de la mer était dans l'antiquité romaine un port. Le recul des eaux permet de mieux saisir les conséquences des évolutions climatiques. Une grande partie des champs et des habitations actuelles se trouvent aujourd'hui là où hier les navires jetaient l'ancre dans la rade. Il existe encore quelques vestiges de cette infrastructure portuaire dans la ville de Fréjus (fondations des entrepôts récemment restaurés) et dans la campagne - elle même un vestige. Le plus spectaculaire est la lanterne dite d'Auguste qui en fait signalait aux navires l'entrée dans la rade et le port de Fréjus. A côté de trouve les fondations d'un immense mur qui encerclait le port. Il n'est pas facile de la trouvé. Il faut emprunter un petit chemin après être passé sous le pont ferroviaire, sur la gauche, et aller jusqu'au bout, sans tenir compte d'un panneau "réservé aux riverains" ( pour les voitures). Après la colonne, poursuivre le chemin qui vous conduira à la limite des immeubles du Fréjus moderne. Bonne visite.

(Translated by Google) A pleasant walk and you arrive here, after visiting the village and some other ruins. (Original) Una agradable caminada y llegas hasta aquí, después de visitar la vila y algunas otras ruinas.

(Translated by Google) A Roman site in Fréjus that is not essential but is nevertheless worth the detour. (Original) Un site romain de Fréjus pas incontournable mais qui vaut néanmoins le détour.

(Translated by Google) We can see it from afar because the city has everything locked so that we don't approach it. (Original) Ont peut l'apercevoir de loin car la ville a tous verrouillé pour que l'on ne si approche pas

(Translated by Google) Pretty historic site poorly placed and without explanatory plaque (Original) Jolie site historique mal placé et sans plaque explicatives