Circuit Paul Ricard

#3088 among destinations in France

Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport

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The Circuit Paul Ricard is a French motorsport race track built in 1969 at Le Castellet, Var, near Marseille, with finance from pastis magnate Paul Ricard. Ricard wanted to experience the challenge of building a racetrack. The circuit has hosted the FIA Formula One French Grand Prix since 2018, having previously hosted it intermittently from 1971 to 1983, and every year from 1985 to 1990. ()

Local name: Circuit Paul-Ricard Coordinates: 43°15'2"N, 5°47'30"E

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Circuit HTTT Paul RicardSignes 83870 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Circuit Paul Ricard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Baume, Town Hall, Chapelle du Saint-Pilon, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer.

5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sainte-Baume
128 min walk • The Sainte-Baume is a mountain ridge spreading between the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône and Var in Southern France. Its summit is 1147 metres high.
6.6 miNW
43°19'36"N • 5°42'43"E
Town Hall, Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume
169 min walk • City hall
5.5 miN
Church
Chapelle du Saint-Pilon
140 min walk • The Saint-Pilon chapel is a chapel located in the Var part of the Sainte-Baume massif, on the territory of the commune of Riboux, on the border with that of Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume.
6.9 miSW
Locality
Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer
176 min walk • Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, boasting long summers and mild winters. Its pristine beaches, such as Les Lecques and La Madrague, attract sun-seekers and water sports enthusiasts from all over the world.
6.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pic de Bertagne
172 min walk • The peak of Bertagne is the highest point of the Bouches-du-Rhône. The summit culminates at 1 042 m of altitude. It is part of the Sainte-Baume massif.
3.4 miS
Locality
Le Castellet
86 min walk • Le Castellet is steeped in history, with its narrow cobblestone streets and ancient stone buildings exuding an old-world charm. Visitors can wander through the village's medieval center, taking in the beautiful architecture and visiting the 12th-century church of Saint...
4.3 miSW
Locality
La Cadière-d'Azur
111 min walk • One of the main attractions in La Cadière-d'Azur is the historic Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, a beautiful 12th century chapel that sits atop a hill overlooking the village. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the narrow streets of the old town and explore...
3.7 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Le Beausset
95 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.6 miNE
Locality
Signes
117 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be in their element in Signes, as the area is a paradise for outdoor activities. Hiking and cycling trails crisscross the countryside, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.
4.9 miW
Locality
Cuges-les-Pins
126 min walk • Cuges-les-Pins, commonly referred to simply as Cuges, is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southern France.