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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Fréjus, The Incredible Heritage Tour

Travel trough time thanks to a subtle mixture of culture and worships from different continents A Tour across the continent : Fréjus is full of different cultures and places of worship: Star with the visit ofthe...
All about the renown Fig “Violette de Sollies”

Tour in the French Fig Capital ! The history of the fig While some places are famous for their wine or their cheese, Solliès-Pont in known for its fig, more precisely its “violette”. The fig finds in Vallée...
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...
Meet Local Aquaculture Farmers: Taste the famous Mussels & Oysters of Tamaris!

What is Aquaculture? With its 420km of Mediterranean coasts, the Var department has a great maritime heritage: visitors can taste delicious fishes (Bass, Sea Bream) as well as specialties such as “fried...
Saint-Raphaël & its districts : a mix of Nature and History

Discover Saint-Raphaël variety and its unique natural sites The town and its districts offer visitors landscapes varying between land and sea. On the programme: the Corniche d’Or, the famous seaside resort of...
The “Route des vins Institute”: Must-see in Var Provence

The “Route des vins Institute” The “Route des vins Institute” is the official representative of oenotourism in Var Provence. Thanks to its network of 448 partners, it offers several wine routes which perfectly...
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...
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...
The Rayol Mediterranean Garden: A Green Lung Right on the Beach

What is “The Rayol Garden”? The Rayol is a natural protected site of 20ha, located on the coast between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez. The famous French gardener Gilles Clément designed the garden as “a...
Sanary-sur-Mer: Must-see in Var Provence

Sanary-sur-Mer The traditional fishing port, the colorful “pointus” boats, the savors of the Provençal market, make the charm of this beautiful village. What a delight to taste sea urchins with a nice glass...
The Path of the Painters: Le Lavandou

The Path of the Painters Have a nice walk following the 2km (1.2 miles) “path of the painters”! Numerous reproductions of paintings stand along a beautiful coastal path, and allow the visitors to discover...
Hyères-les-Palmiers: Must-see in Var Provence

Hyères-les-Palmiers The visitors can discover the beautiful “City of Palm trees” with a walking tour from the old citycenter to the ruins of the medieval castle: Authentic shops, vaulted passages, shady...