Experience Var Provence
Excursions Ideas
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In the Footsteps of Roman Legionaries Escorted Tour by Legion VII Octavia Intended for young and adults alike, this extraordinary visit is commented by a tour guide for the more curious. It is also animated by Roman...
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Discover Bormes-les-Mimosas Bormes-les-Mimosas is a hilltop village called the “little Provençal Paradise”. It is renowned because of the gorgeous yellow flowers which bloom in the village from January to March,...
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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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Tour in the French Fig Capital ! The history of the fig While some places are famous for their wine or their cheese, Solliès-Pont in known for its fig, more precisely its “violette”. The fig finds in Vallée...
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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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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...
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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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Discover the Museum’s history An ethnological museum that traces the daily life of the inhabitants of the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in the heart of the city, the Museum was created under the impulse of the...
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A Carriage Ride to get close to Nature Seven beautiful horses, including five powerful ones from Franche-Comté, perform an ancient and uncommon activity: the horse and carriage. Couples, families or groups of friends...
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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 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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An Amazing Mine in Var Provence! This former copper and lead mine, located in a beautiful Mediterranean site, is on the top 5 of the worldwide mineralogical sites because of the wealth of its minerals. In this mine...