Draguignan is one of the larger towns of Provence with a law court and administration for this area. Draguignan is a lively town all year round and is serving many of the smaller villages around it with all the amenities one could wish for. Draguignan derives its name from a legend - the dragon of Draguignan. Its origins go back to a Roman fortification which stood on the hill where the clock tower stands today. A modern, well equipped hospital and a large number of specialist doctors with their own practices serve the whole area. The theatre and other cultural events are equally as important as the large commercial community in Draguignan. It also has a provençal market every Wednesday & Saturday morning and a smaller fruit and vegetable market every day.