Once the prefecture of Var, this rapidly developing city is changing from an administrative and military center to a tourist and cultural attraction.Lovely avenues lined with plane trees surround the old city where one can find ancient houses with sculptured doors and impressive portals. Strolling about one can stop and admire the city squares each with its own history Place aux Herbes, Place de l Oberservance, Place du Cros . The Tour de l Horloge, the market place, the ancient chapels and the St. Michel Church should all be seen.There are many museums to visit, in particular the Musee des Arts et Traditions Provencales which has an extensive exhibit of traditional crafts and materials.