Detached from Gassin in 1929, the town of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a nautical resort*** of 7,500 inhabitants is located between Saint-Tropez and Le Lavandou on the Côte d'Azur of Var.

Its long and magnificent beach, its coves to the east of Cap Cavalaire [Bonporteau, la Nasque] make the reputation of this summer resort, overlooked by the Pradels chain. It is a paradise for the sailing amateur, its modern harbor, of a capacity of 1.230 spaces is protected and easily accessible. It has its owns helicopter runway. As the climate is mild and sunny year- round, Cavalaire is thee ideal place for tourism escapades Levant, Porquerolles and Port Cros islands. During summer, at nightfall, the streets and outdoorcoffee shops are very animated. From one square to another you can enjoy outdoor concerts and shows. In 1929 Cavalaire was no longer dependent of Gassin and the village was located on the old railway Saint-Raphael-Toulon (also named Train des Pignes). We can still follow the old railway (from Lavandou to Saint-Raphael). The village has also been the place of important military actions during the Allies landing in Provence during World War II : each year on August 15th there are a military procession and a reenactment of the camps