Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Var
Explore 4 sacred places in Var, France, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Chapelle du Saint-Pilon
Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume, Var, France
At 994 meters atop the Sainte-Baume massif, a small stone chapel marks the legendary spot where angels lifted Mary Magdalene seven times daily for divine sustenance....
La Sainte-Baume, Grotto of Mary Magdalene
Saint-Raphaël, Var, France
A cave chapel above Plan-d’Aups is the setting of Mary Magdalene’s retreat in Provençal tradition. It remains a Dominican sanctuary reached on foot.
Relics of Mary Magdalene at Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
Inside Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Basilica of Mary Magdalene
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Var, France
A reliquary in the basilica’s crypt holds a skull venerated as Mary Magdalene’s. Its devotional identity is not a scientifically established identification.
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Basilica of Mary Magdalene
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Var, France
The Gothic basilica at Saint-Maximin houses relics venerated as Mary Magdalene’s in its crypt. The church and the relic are related subjects within one visit.
Key questions
Var sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Var?
This regional guide currently includes 4 sacred sites in Var, France.
Which traditions are represented in Var?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity.
Can I view Var sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.