City-center of the Dracénie, many travelers stop to spend a moment in the city of the Dragon. Discover its medieval past and stroll through the lively streets.
The city has a lot to show you. The Clock Tower, the American Cemetery, the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, or the dolmen of the Stone of the Fairy.
If the tourist places are not missing, visitors can still have trouble bringing back gifts for their loved ones.
Souvenir shops do not run the streets and the few local products are not always highlighted. However, if you look carefully, the choice is wide.
History, reading, fashion, or even food, you can find everything and at all prices. Many of these stores also have a long history and have seen several generations at the helm of the business.
Years of experience which make it possible to offer, in addition to their manufacture, a good souvenir, to the tourists on the spot.
1. A book
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If you are interested in the city of the Dragon, many books exist to perfect your knowledge of the city. Made by several enthusiasts, readers can come and discover the history of Draguignan with a before and after, composed from archive images.
Sold in bookstores, comic strips set in the scenery can also be found to allow the youngest to keep a souvenir of their holidays.
2. Honey
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In operation since 1983 by Jean-Philippe Mandard, the honey house located near the hospital offers nearly 14 different varieties of honey produced using 650 hives.
Tours are also available to show how nectar is made.
3. Olive oil
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Traditional or more modern, the mills are part of the history of Draguignan, since they have been in operation for over 500 years.
Near the Clock Tower, several shops still make their cold-pressed olive oils.
4. Coffee
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Caffeine lover, discover the coffee roaster in downtown Draguignan. At the Brûlerie varoise, many coffee blends have been sold since 1910. You can taste them on site or take them away.
The recipes are original creations handed down for five generations. Tea is also offered.
5. Decoration
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Needle in hand, Danielle Lucas makes the decoration you want at Tissus Claudine. Cushions, curtains, tapestries, the list is long and everything is made from more than 3,000 different fabrics.
Opened since 1974 by her mother, she took over the business in 2000 to continue to help you recover the dimensions and make the right choices.