Country France Canton La Garde Area 15.54 km² Local time Friday 4:59 AM | Department Var Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 25,551 (2007) Arrondissement Toulon | |
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Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Intercommunality Toulon Provence Méditerranée Weather 11°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 85% Humidity University University of the South, Toulon-Var Points of interest French Riviera, Musée Jean Aicard Paulin Bertrand, Plage de l'Anse de Magaud | ||
La Garde (Provençal: La Garda) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
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Map of 83130 La Garde, France
It is located in the metropolitan Communauté d'agglomération Toulon Provence Méditerranée, and is east of the city of Toulon.
History
The name derives from the town's ancient origins, meaning "The Guard". It is mentioned in 1056, when its castle was a fief of the Bishops of Toulon; they kept it until the 13th century, when it was handed over to the Castellanes, then the lords of Glandevès and the Thomas. Today only a tower and the chapel remain of the castle.
La Garde was repeatedly invaded during the French Wars of Religion. In 1707 it was sacked by Savoyard troops.
Twin towns - Sister cities
La Garde, Var is twinned with:
References
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