Fréjus is an attractive port town (about 39 kilometers from Cannes) with a sunny marina and sandy beaches that are packed with tourists during summertime. Beside resort ambience, Fréjus has plenty of culture. The Romanesque Cathedral of Fréjus was built in the 11th-12th centuries.
While the cathedral's exterior is now hidden by more modern surrounding buildings, its spire soars high above the cityscape as a beacon of faith. Next to the cathedral's cloisters, the Archaeology Museum displays an extensive collection of Greek and Roman artifacts. Like many towns in Provence, Fréjus has an ancient history dating back to the Roman era.
Testaments to this heritage are the 1st-2nd century Arènes (Rue Henri Vadon), an enormous amphitheater that accommodated 10,000 spectators, as well as the ruins of the Roman Aqueduct and the Théâtre Romain outside the town on the N7 Road.
The Roman Theater is now used as the venue for Les Nuits Auréliennes, a French-language festival of theater (comedies, musicals, vaudeville) that takes place under the star-studded night skies of July.
