Var.
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Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nans-les-Pins | Small cities | 5,090 | 1 / 40 | 6 / 1747 |
| Rocbaron | Small cities | 5,489 | 2 / 40 | 35 / 1747 |
| Saint-Zacharie | Small cities | 5,877 | 3 / 40 | 52 / 1747 |
| Pourrières | Small cities | 5,620 | 4 / 40 | 127 / 1747 |
| Garéoult | Small cities | 5,579 | 5 / 40 | 202 / 1747 |
| Pierrefeu-du-Var | Small cities | 6,084 | 6 / 40 | 213 / 1747 |
| Solliès-Toucas | Small cities | 6,087 | 7 / 40 | 228 / 1747 |
| Montauroux | Small cities | 6,787 | 8 / 40 | 283 / 1747 |
| Crau | Small cities | 19,416 | 9 / 40 | 284 / 1747 |
| Six-Fours-les-Plages | Mid-size cities | 36,843 | 1 / 8 | 80 / 470 |
Lowest-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalaire-sur-Mer | Small cities | 7,895 | 40 / 40 | 1653 / 1747 |
| Brignoles | Small cities | 17,846 | 39 / 40 | 1638 / 1747 |
| Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer | Small cities | 11,668 | 38 / 40 | 1609 / 1747 |
| Sainte-Maxime | Small cities | 14,394 | 37 / 40 | 1607 / 1747 |
| Bandol | Small cities | 8,263 | 36 / 40 | 1586 / 1747 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Safest cities.
Best environmental quality.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toulon | Large cities | 180,834 | 1 / 1 | 8 / 53 |
| Seyne-sur-Mer | Mid-size cities | 62,905 | 1 / 8 | 108 / 470 |
| Hyères | Mid-size cities | 55,384 | 2 / 8 | 111 / 470 |
| Saint-Raphaël | Mid-size cities | 36,632 | 3 / 8 | 113 / 470 |
| Garde | Mid-size cities | 26,316 | 4 / 8 | 149 / 470 |
| Valette-du-Var | Mid-size cities | 23,660 | 5 / 8 | 159 / 470 |
| Saint-Zacharie | Small cities | 5,877 | 1 / 40 | 617 / 1747 |
| Beausset | Small cities | 10,098 | 2 / 40 | 619 / 1747 |
| Cavalaire-sur-Mer | Small cities | 7,895 | 3 / 40 | 657 / 1747 |
| Six-Fours-les-Plages | Mid-size cities | 36,843 | 6 / 8 | 177 / 470 |
Lowest-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanary-sur-Mer | Small cities | 17,938 | 40 / 40 | 1690 / 1747 |
| Solliès-Pont | Small cities | 12,210 | 39 / 40 | 1674 / 1747 |
| Muy | Small cities | 9,882 | 38 / 40 | 1654 / 1747 |
| Pierrefeu-du-Var | Small cities | 6,084 | 37 / 40 | 1612 / 1747 |
| Trans-en-Provence | Small cities | 6,595 | 36 / 40 | 1601 / 1747 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Best environmental quality.
Best cities for health.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draguignan | Mid-size cities | 40,789 | 1 / 8 | 19 / 470 |
| Ollioules | Small cities | 14,320 | 1 / 40 | 108 / 1747 |
| Farlède | Small cities | 9,745 | 2 / 40 | 137 / 1747 |
| Cogolin | Small cities | 12,076 | 3 / 40 | 163 / 1747 |
| Lavandou | Small cities | 6,431 | 4 / 40 | 200 / 1747 |
| Garde | Mid-size cities | 26,316 | 2 / 8 | 69 / 470 |
| Bormes-les-Mimosas | Small cities | 8,361 | 5 / 40 | 324 / 1747 |
| Brignoles | Small cities | 17,846 | 6 / 40 | 342 / 1747 |
| Trans-en-Provence | Small cities | 6,595 | 7 / 40 | 388 / 1747 |
| Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer | Small cities | 6,064 | 8 / 40 | 436 / 1747 |
Lowest-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocbaron | Small cities | 5,489 | 40 / 40 | 1591 / 1747 |
| Arcs | Small cities | 7,844 | 39 / 40 | 1574 / 1747 |
| Saint-Zacharie | Small cities | 5,877 | 38 / 40 | 1547 / 1747 |
| Vidauban | Small cities | 12,712 | 37 / 40 | 1528 / 1747 |
| Pierrefeu-du-Var | Small cities | 6,084 | 36 / 40 | 1515 / 1747 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Best cities for health.
Best cities for families.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garde | Mid-size cities | 26,316 | 1 / 8 | 30 / 470 |
| Draguignan | Mid-size cities | 40,789 | 2 / 8 | 36 / 470 |
| Montauroux | Small cities | 6,787 | 1 / 40 | 467 / 1747 |
| Ollioules | Small cities | 14,320 | 2 / 40 | 473 / 1747 |
| Garéoult | Small cities | 5,579 | 3 / 40 | 480 / 1747 |
| Fayence | Small cities | 6,024 | 4 / 40 | 542 / 1747 |
| Saint-Raphaël | Mid-size cities | 36,632 | 3 / 8 | 151 / 470 |
| Rocbaron | Small cities | 5,489 | 5 / 40 | 592 / 1747 |
| Crau | Small cities | 19,416 | 6 / 40 | 620 / 1747 |
| Hyères | Mid-size cities | 55,384 | 4 / 8 | 168 / 470 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Best cities for families.
Most dynamic cities.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuers | Small cities | 12,841 | 1 / 40 | 6 / 1747 |
| Brignoles | Small cities | 17,846 | 2 / 40 | 27 / 1747 |
| Puget-sur-Argens | Small cities | 8,473 | 3 / 40 | 39 / 1747 |
| Ollioules | Small cities | 14,320 | 4 / 40 | 56 / 1747 |
| Farlède | Small cities | 9,745 | 5 / 40 | 57 / 1747 |
| Rocbaron | Small cities | 5,489 | 6 / 40 | 67 / 1747 |
| Lavandou | Small cities | 6,431 | 7 / 40 | 98 / 1747 |
| Crau | Small cities | 19,416 | 8 / 40 | 122 / 1747 |
| Arcs | Small cities | 7,844 | 9 / 40 | 141 / 1747 |
| Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume | Small cities | 17,691 | 10 / 40 | 145 / 1747 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Most dynamic cities.
Best quality of life.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six-Fours-les-Plages | Mid-size cities | 36,843 | 1 / 8 | 3 / 470 |
| Garde | Mid-size cities | 26,316 | 2 / 8 | 4 / 470 |
| Montauroux | Small cities | 6,787 | 1 / 40 | 15 / 1747 |
| Carqueiranne | Small cities | 9,412 | 2 / 40 | 22 / 1747 |
| Crau | Small cities | 19,416 | 3 / 40 | 27 / 1747 |
| Pradet | Small cities | 10,582 | 4 / 40 | 29 / 1747 |
| Lavandou | Small cities | 6,431 | 5 / 40 | 41 / 1747 |
| Hyères | Mid-size cities | 55,384 | 3 / 8 | 12 / 470 |
| Londe-les-Maures | Small cities | 11,010 | 6 / 40 | 46 / 1747 |
| Cadière-d'Azur | Small cities | 5,657 | 7 / 40 | 50 / 1747 |
Lowest-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brignoles | Small cities | 17,846 | 40 / 40 | 762 / 1747 |
| Luc | Small cities | 11,124 | 39 / 40 | 698 / 1747 |
| Arcs | Small cities | 7,844 | 38 / 40 | 686 / 1747 |
| Muy | Small cities | 9,882 | 37 / 40 | 520 / 1747 |
| Pierrefeu-du-Var | Small cities | 6,084 | 36 / 40 | 459 / 1747 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Best quality of life.
Best-managed municipalities.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollioules | Small cities | 14,320 | 1 / 40 | 21 / 1747 |
| Bandol | Small cities | 8,263 | 2 / 40 | 38 / 1747 |
| Lorgues | Small cities | 9,803 | 3 / 40 | 49 / 1747 |
| Hyères | Mid-size cities | 55,384 | 1 / 8 | 20 / 470 |
| Garde | Mid-size cities | 26,316 | 2 / 8 | 24 / 470 |
| Cogolin | Small cities | 12,076 | 4 / 40 | 91 / 1747 |
| Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer | Small cities | 6,064 | 5 / 40 | 100 / 1747 |
| Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer | Small cities | 11,668 | 6 / 40 | 144 / 1747 |
| Lavandou | Small cities | 6,431 | 7 / 40 | 159 / 1747 |
| Toulon | Large cities | 180,834 | 1 / 1 | 5 / 53 |
Lowest-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garéoult | Small cities | 5,579 | 40 / 40 | 1647 / 1747 |
| Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume | Small cities | 17,691 | 39 / 40 | 1541 / 1747 |
| Trans-en-Provence | Small cities | 6,595 | 38 / 40 | 1505 / 1747 |
| Seyne-sur-Mer | Mid-size cities | 62,905 | 8 / 8 | 403 / 470 |
| Saint-Raphaël | Mid-size cities | 36,632 | 7 / 8 | 393 / 470 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Best-managed municipalities.
Preserved nature & environment.
Top-ranked in the department
| Town | Size tier | Population | Rank in its tier · Department | Rank in its tier · France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyères | Mid-size cities | 55,384 | 1 / 8 | 1 / 470 |
| Lavandou | Small cities | 6,431 | 1 / 40 | 6 / 1747 |
| Bormes-les-Mimosas | Small cities | 8,361 | 2 / 40 | 8 / 1747 |
| Cavalaire-sur-Mer | Small cities | 7,895 | 3 / 40 | 9 / 1747 |
| Londe-les-Maures | Small cities | 11,010 | 4 / 40 | 14 / 1747 |
| Saint-Zacharie | Small cities | 5,877 | 5 / 40 | 18 / 1747 |
| Nans-les-Pins | Small cities | 5,090 | 6 / 40 | 20 / 1747 |
| Solliès-Toucas | Small cities | 6,087 | 7 / 40 | 29 / 1747 |
| Cogolin | Small cities | 12,076 | 8 / 40 | 31 / 1747 |
| Toulon | Large cities | 180,834 | 1 / 1 | 1 / 53 |
Both tables are sorted by national rank within the size tier, the only measure that is comparable between a small town and a large city. The department rank is read within the same tier: a town that is the only one of its size in the department is therefore automatically ranked 1 of 1.
Full national ranking: Preserved nature & environment.
What these tables say — and what they don’t.
- Scores are composite: each criterion carries a published weight, shown under each national ranking.
- Towns are ranked within a population tier (5,000–20,000, 20,000–100,000, over 100,000 inhabitants). Towns under 5,000 inhabitants are not ranked.
- A town missing the data for a criterion is left out of that ranking, never ranked last by default.
- This is not a league table of lived quality of life: these figures reflect the public data available, with its blind spots and publication delays.
- Crime figures are offences recorded by the police and the gendarmerie: they depend on whether victims report them and on how present the services are.
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