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.

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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...
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...
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...
The Roman Legion Spirit Tour

In the Footsteps of Roman Legionaries Escorted Tour by Legion VII Octavia Intended for young and adults alike, this extraordinary visit is commented by a tour guide for the more curious. It is also animated by Roman...
National Marine Museum: The Maritime History of Toulon

What is the National Marine Museum? Located in the heart of Toulon, the museum retraces the history and evolution of the Navy and of the arsenal of Toulon through the centuries. The evolution of the warships...
Discovering a Provencal Estate & its History

A renowned estate rich in history! The Château de Saint Martin is located in the heart of Provence, ideally situated between the Mediterranean Coast (Gulf of Saint Tropez at 25km) and the Gorges du Verdon in the...
Fréjus, Colonial & Military Heritage Tour

A rich heritage of different cultures The Colonial & Military Heritage Tour: Military history has been an important part of Fréjus past from the time of Emperor Julius Caesar to today. Fréjus was a land of...
The Royale Tower: Symbol of Toulon’s Marine Heritage

What is the “Royale Tower”? The Royale Tower, also called “the large tower”, is the symbol of Toulon’s maritime past and has a Historic Monument classification since 1947. The tower was built in early...
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...
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...
Hyères, when medieval history meets a lively art scene

Colourful Streets of the Old Town Take a walking tour through paved and narrowed streets in the medieval town and admire authentic shops, vaulted passages, shady squares… Perched upon the hill, the ruins of the...
Saint-Maximin Basilica & Hilltop Villages

Saint-Maximin & Hilltop Villages Discover and visit the basilica and the Royal Convent of Saint-Maximin, the most beautiful gothic building in South East France and the third most important tomb site in...