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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bendor, The Other Paul Ricard Island

Bendor, the Hidden Getaway … Located off Bandol coast, privately owned Bendor Island is a hidden treasure of Var Provence with an easy access all year round. Guests will depart Bandol pier on board a traditional...
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...
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...
Discover “Rue des Arts”: The most Arty & Trendy Street in Toulon

What is “Rue des Arts”? It is a street dedicated to the art and the art of living located in the heart of the historical center of Toulon. Transformed into a journey of discovery, the rue Pierre Sémard has become...
Explore The Thoronet Abbey: A Jewel in the Heart of Provence

What is “The 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 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...
Explore the Ancient Mines of Var Provence: When History meets Adventure Underground

The Mine of Cap Garonne in Le Pradet (Copper and Lead) According to the scientists, this former copper and lead mine is on the top 5 of the mineralogical sites known so far, because of the wealth of its minerals....