VISIT COGOLIN

A stone's throw from the coast, Cogolin is a picturesque Provençal village built on the slopes of the Massif des Maures. With a very mild climate all year round, Cogolin is one of the few communes in the Var department to slowly stretch from the land to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Step into history

and come discover the old village and the legend of Cogolin. It tells that the boat carrying the body of the Knight Torpès from Italy, after first running aground on the shores of what is now Saint-Tropez, went with its unfortunate passengers, a rooster and a dog, to crash at the bottom of the gulf. There, the rooster flew into a field of... flax and the rooster and the flax became Cogolin, one of the first rebuses in history, during which the dog mysteriously disappeared!
The town hall of Cogolin A stone facade in Cogolin
The At Cogolin Plage

The name Cogolin

first appeared in the year 1055. Our old village is located on a small hill, in Provençal "COGOUYOUN".
Numerous remains of dwellings and agrarian traces attest to an already significant human and commercial activity that has continued to this day.
Cogolin is now a village that is both calm and lively.
Its inhabitants live there all year round to the rhythm of its weekly markets, its very diverse shops and services, its events, and its traditional festivals. Delightful in spring, hot and vibrant in summer, mild in autumn, welcoming in winter... They will be very pleased to share with you their little piece of the South, that of the people from here, who for generations have made this village a privileged place.

A fountain in Cogolin The cross of Cogolin

The commune extends

over 2793 ha from the Maures hills to the back of the Gulf of St Tropez.
The natural quality of the environment of Cogolin is ideal for simple outdoor activities: walking, horse riding or cycling... and also tennis. And sea lovers can enjoy all the nautical pleasures: windsurfing, dinghy sailing, water skiing, scuba diving,...

View of Cogolin

Practical information: markets and flea markets

  • Wednesday Provençal market
    Every Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Place Victor Hugo and at the boulodrome, with more than 100 stalls selling local produce, textiles, crafts and Provençal specialties.
  • Saturday Provençal market
    Every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Place de la Republique, with around 50 vendors.
  • Thursday morning flea market
    From 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Marines de Cogolin beach. Reservation required. Contact: 06 08 10 94 73.
  • Sunday morning flea market
    From 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jas des Robert (chemin de Negresse). Contact: 06 67 71 74 27.

These dates apply all year round. In bad weather, some markets may be reduced or cancelled. Check cogolin.fr for updates.