Experience Var Provence
Excursions Ideas
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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....
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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 “Cabanon des vignes” Discover the “Cabanon des vignes” with a local winemaker or a local beekeeper! The “Cabanon des vignes” is a 3.4 ha estate where vines and olive trees grow together:...
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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...
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Discover Cotignac … Picturesque Cotignac, unwinds its village Provencal rooftops at the foot of an impressive tuff cliff. It boasts as well troglodyte caves mainly used as a shelter place during uncertain times. ...
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Versatile boat tour experiences A few minutes’ drive from La Seyne will lead you to Bandol, capital of Bandol wines, a lovely Provencal fishing harbour. What is best than a boat tour on the Med to understand local...
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What about La Cadière? La Cadière, in Southwest of Var, is a typical Provencal village perched with a lot of character. The village holds an exceptional brightness which was immortalized by famous painters like...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Travel trough time thanks to a subtle mixture of culture and worships from different continents A Tour across the continent : Fréjus is full of different cultures and places of worship: Star with the visit ofthe...