Experience Var Provence
Excursions Ideas
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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...
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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...
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The Forest’s Majesty Stop at La Seyne-sur-Mer in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. From the top of the Cap Sicié Massif (altitude 358 m) you will admire the unique panorama from the Iles...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Porquerolles Notre-Dame beach, located in Porquerolles Island, has been ranked #1 of the “Most beautiful beaches in Europe” by European Best Destination (ahead of Navagio in Greece and Zlatni in Croatia). It is...
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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...
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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...