Experience Var Provence

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...

Discover Collobrières… Nestled in the heart of the forested hilly chain of the Maures, Collobrières is the starting point for many walking itineraries. “Capital of the sweet chestnut “, Collobrières...

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...

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...

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...

Shop at the “Provençal” Market and Discover “pétanque” Game Like a local, go to the “Provençal” market and buy fresh products during your walking tour in the authentic Mourillon area. Then, enjoy a...

The French Formula 1 Grand Prix is back! Formula 1 is back in France at the iconic Paul Ricard Circuit, nestled amongst the Alpilles mountains of the Var area. Enjoy this world-famous event at the race track but...

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....

Enjoy Family Tours Discover Toulon’s secret spots Have a welcoming drink on the Club House Terrace of the Yacht Club and get onboard the cruise catamaran Mar Lodge. During the day, with the skipper, be the captain,...

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...

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...

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...