Toulon Bay
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From Medieval Food Crops to the AOC Bandol Vineyards The domain “La Font des Pères” owes its name to a spring and to the settlement in the 13th century of a religious community. There, monks would grow both vines... -
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... -
What is the “Domaine La Castille”? La Castille is a beautiful 160ha vineyard estate open to public all year round. It is the perfect place to enjoy a typical Provençal environment by strolling through the... -
A Village packed with History Ollioules could be compared to an open art book. Monuments from different periods are scattered through town; from Romanesque to Hausmanian style, centuries have left a distinct yet soft... -
Enjoy a Theme Park during your stay OK CORRAL Ok Corral is an amusement park located in Cuges-les-Pins (30 min drive from Toulon). The entire family will enjoy this park that seems to come straight out of a Western... -
What is the Memorial? Located at the top of the Mont Faron hill which dominates Toulon with an exceptional panorama of the Var coast, the memorial is equipped with the latest advances in historical research... -
What is the “Circuit Paul Ricard”? The Circuit Paul Ricard, also called “the Castellet Circuit”, is a world-renowned racing circuit created in 1970. It has forged its legend in the 70’s and 80’s by... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Discovering Pétanque, Provence traditional sport A little history, Pétanque is a ball sport born in La Ciotat, near Toulon, in 1907, whose name comes from the expression “Pieds-Tanqués”, which means...