Experience Var Provence
Excursions Ideas
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What is the “Domaine du Muy”? Imagine a 12-ha park nestled in a wild, unspoiled Mediterranean forest. Following a 2km path (about 45 min’ walk), the visitors are surprised to find 37 giant sculptures, proof of...
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Cooking Class with a Chef in a Provencal Vineyard In the heart of Provence lies the Château de Berne, some 600 hectares where authenticity and savoir-faire have been cultivated since 1750. Here, you’ll take a two...
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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...
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Learn all about the Secrets of Truffles! The House of the Truffle is located in the heart of Aups Village, and offers for adults and children, amateurs, experts or neophytes, a fun dive into the underground and...
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What is the “RCT”? The Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) is closely intertwined with Toulon’s History. The Club was created in 1908 and became world-renowned because of its victories (1st club to win the European...
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Journey in the Middle Ages through emblematic sites… This visit will teach you about the two architectural styles in which the monuments of the Var are built. You will learn how to tell them apart, to find...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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What is “Toulon Opera House”? Toulon Opera House was inaugurated in 1862 and was at the time the largest opera house in France with a main room of 1 797 seats. The Garnier Opera in Paris opened in 1875, meaning...