Capital of the Centre-Var. The old part of town is fortified and very interesting with its beautiful, old stone houses, narrow, winding streets, covered passages, fountains and ancient gates. One can also find the very rare parliament building, le palais des comtes de Provence, built in the 13th century by the dukes of Provence. Here the Provencal Parliament held its first assembly in 1481. Inside the building is the famous sarcophage de la cayole from the 3rd century, the oldest Christian monument in Gaul.