La Font des Pères

Le Beausset

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 and food crops. Nowadays, La Font des Pères displays its nearly 35 acres of terraced vineyard plots on a largely open scenic hilly countryside.

These vineyards are fully dedicated to produce A.O.C. Bandol wines (a protected registered designation) mostly from Mourvèdre, Clairette & Grenache grape varieties. A wind cooled, dry and sunny location combined to the nearby sea influence particularly suits the development of Mourvèdre quality grapes. Meanwhile reds are produced on the higher terraced plots, whites and rosés are processed from the lower terraces where the soil is richer.

The grapes handpicking & the carefully designed wine making processes result in the wines you will be able to sample on the property, caviar tasting will complement this memorable experience.

In addition to the unmissable cellar, the domain features a restaurant where visitors may enjoy a delightful lunch while taking in the views from the surrounding wealthy countryside. After lunch time to join a Petanque game!

Planning on a longer stay or while on a cruise extension, the property also provides B&B accommodation.

 

What to do:

Guided tour in the estate

  • Visit of a vineyard plot
  • Visit of the cellar with a 3 wine & caviar tasting
  • Lunch at the domain followed by a Pétanque game

Duration about 3 h

 For more:

  • A visit to the villages of Le Castellet or to La Cadière d’Azur – only a 15 minute’ car drive away – can complement La Font des Pères’ visit.

 

Details

  • Type of excursion
  • Type of public
  • Duration of the visit
½ day excursion  All ages (not suitable for guests with mobility challenge) About 3 hours + transportation (depending on the formula)
VIP Tour | Medium group | Large Group Segment: Economic | Medium  | Luxury
  • Location

Le Beausset – La Font des Pères

Driving time from...

Ports MIN KM
SAINT-CYR-SUR-MER 70 95
Bandol 70 70
SANARY-SUR-MER 70 70
TOULON / LA SEYNE-SUR-MER 60 55
LE LAVANDOU 80 70
CAVALAIRE-SUR-MER 90 80
SAINT-TROPEZ 80 70
SAINT-RAPHAËL 60 70
FREJUS 60 70