Experience Var Provence

Discovering Pétanque, Provence traditional sport A little history, Pétanque is a ball sport born in La Ciotat, near Toulon, in 1907, whose name comes from the expression “Pieds-Tanqués”, which means...

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...

Sail towards the Freedom of the High Seas The captain welcomes you aboard a 70-year-old tuna vessel and tells you about his sea adventures. While you gaze at the breathtaking seascape, the seamen will make sure you...

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...

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 Mill’s Story Build in the 14th century, the mill is located at the foot of the Coudon mount near the oldest olive grove in Provence, where each tree tells the story of an ancestral past. In the same family...

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...

What about The Clos des Roses ? an Elegant Vineyard of Provence Ideally located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, the Clos des Roses is a true heaven of greenery. Repurchased in 2006, the Clos des Roses has been...

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...

Discover the Process of Olive Oil Making through the Ages The know-how of 4 generations combined with new olive growing technologies allows the Callas Mill to process 300 tons of olives in a new workshop perfectly...

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...

What about Le Castellet ? The village of Le Castellet is one of the tourist hotspots in Le Var. This superb small feudal village perched at the top of its promontory will enchant you with its small squares bordered...