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Voykit pocket guide · France
Fréjus
Spend 1–2 days in Fréjus: see the Roman Amphitheatre and Aqueduct, relax on the beaches, then head to nearby Saint‑Raphaël or Cannes.
Fréjus is a small coastal town on the French Riviera with a dense Roman heritage, sandy beaches and easy rail links. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you enjoy the beach or take a short trip to Saint‑Raphaël.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- July–August (heat, crowds)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €55–85 excl. bed · Mid €85–130 excl. bed · High €130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Ambulance / SAMU 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Baguette sandwich | €4–6 |
| Beer (pub) | €5–7 |
| Aqualand entry | €10–15 |
| Regional train ticket | €5–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NCE · Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
- Direct train to Fréjus via TER (≈1 h 30 min).
- MRS · Marseille Provence Airport
- Regional train to Fréjus (≈45 min).
Typical fares
- Fréjus → Saint‑Raphaël (TER)
- ≈ €5, 10 min
- Fréjus → Cannes (TER)
- ≈ €8, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or bike in town; regional TER trains connect to Saint‑Raphaël, Cannes and Nice. Parking available near Port Fréjus.
See and do
Known for
- Roman Amphitheatre
- Roman Aqueduct
- Saint‑Léonce Cathedral
- Beaches and water parks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saint‑Raphaël | TER train from Fréjus, about 10 min | ≈30 min total |
| Cannes | TER train, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel l'Arena
- 3‑star city‑centre hotel, close to train station.
- Mercure Thalassa Port Fréjus
- Seafront hotel, €149 per night (2026 estimate).
- Camping le Malbousquet
- Campsite, €15–30 per night depending on season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpɑʁ.dɔ̃ |
| Thank you | Mercimɛʁ.si |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?se kɔ̃.bjɛ̃ |
| Where is the train station? | Où est la gare ?u ɛ la ɡaʁ |
| Can I pay by card? | Je peux payer par carte ?ʒə pø paje paʁ kaʁt |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Check opening hours of the Roman Amphitheatre and Aqueduct; seasonal closures may apply.
- Beach crowds peak in July–August; arrive early for a spot.
- Summer heat can exceed 30 °C; stay hydrated.
Fréjus is generally safe; stay alert for pickpockets in busy markets and stay hydrated in summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fréjus yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Roman Amphitheatre
- Roman Aqueduct
- Saint‑Léonce Cathedral
- Beaches and water parks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Fréjus, revision 5281035 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5281035
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/frejus). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.