Culture - Var Provence Cruise Club EN

Var Provence, a land that welcomed civilisations and trade, offers astonishing cultural heritage and abounds in many relics, bearing witness to its history. From megaliths to Roman cities, from medieval villages to wealthy religious heritage, or military heritage such as the memorial Museum of the Second World War landing, Var reveals its rich past through remarkable sites.

Port

Public

Theme

Duration

Petanque Challenge, Provencal Game

Challenge your friends at Provencal Game with Champions of Petanque, in the majestic Roman Arenas ! Pétanque the most popular tradition and game in the south of French that will make you feel like a Frejus...
Unusual Wine Estates: Must-see in Var Provence

Unusual Wine Estates “Fabre wine company” has 7 wineries spread over 550ha around the city of Hyères. The Château de l’Aumérade (in Pierrefeu-du-Var) is open to public and offers tours including the 3 500m2...
Have a Taste of Provence: Fun VIP Tour with Casino JOA

Discover the Unique Taste of Provence What is included in this tour? Visit a typical olive oil soap maker and experience its traditional method during a workshop. Taste and experiment the traditional recipe of a...
Discover Porquerolles: Have a Green Escape on a Paradise Island & Visit a Contemporary Art Museum

Discover the Natural Wonders of Porquerolles Island Charlotte -a nature lover guide- will welcome you at the « Tour Fondue », in Hyères, where you will take a boat to Porquerolles. Through the paths in the heart...
The Bird Sanctuary & Salt Ponds’Tour, Hyères-les-Palmiers

When former salt ponds become a birds’ sanctuary… Imagine a land where birds’ populations have conquered a territory dedicated once – until recently – to salt production, a land which sits just...
Tourrettes – The Open-Air Museum

Discover Tourrettes, Hilltop Village Tourrettes, a picturesque Village 200m from Fayence (one of the 9 “Pays de Fayence” famous hilltop villages) is built on a hill about 20 km from the sea. In an incredible...
Domaine d’Orvès: An Extraordinary Garden Next Door to the Ports of Toulon Bay

What is the “Domaine d’Orvès”? Charmed by the house and its 8 ha. backyard, the artist-painter Pierre Duval bought the estate in 1925 and set up its workshop. Nowadays, the descendants of the painter...
Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud: Must-see in Var Provence

Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud No need to introduce Saint-Tropez, the world-renowned village where stars and tourists come to get a tan on the idyllic beaches, sip a cocktail on the typical fishing port and go dancing...
The Sweet Tooth Craving Chocolate Tour: Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Discover Roquebrune-sur-Argens Village Hidden treasure of the French Riviera, imagine a village with the old charm and authenticity of Provence. The ancient medieval village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, dominated by...
Gorges du Verdon: The Most Beautiful Canyon in Europe

What is the « Verdon Gorge »? The Verdon Grand Canyon is considered as the most beautiful and deepest canyon in Europe. Stepping over two departments (“Alpes de Haute Provence” and “Var”), the canyon has...
The Thoronet Abbey & Commanderie de Peyrassol’s Sculpture Park

Thoronet Abbey Surrounded by hills, the Thoronet is one of the most outstanding abbeys in France. It was built in 1 146 by the Cistercian Order and, although it is centuries old, it remains one of the best preserved...
La Cadière d’Azur: Best Kept Secret Provencal Village

What about La Cadière? La Cadière, in Southwest of Var, is a typical Provencal village perched with a lot of character. The village holds an exceptional brightness which was immortalized by famous painters like...