Experience Var Provence
Excursions Ideas
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What is the “Circuit Paul Ricard”? The Circuit Paul Ricard, also called “the Castellet Circuit”, is a world-renowned racing circuit created in 1970. It has forged its legend in the 70’s and 80’s by...
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Discover a Var Nursery and its Mediterranean plants While strolling through the aisles, you will discover the many varieties of Mediterranean plants, adapted to the climate of our region. From the succulents to the...
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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 “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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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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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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EcoSustainable Tours for all Tastes From Saint-Raphaël or Fréjus harbour, discover the Estérel massif and its exceptional landscapes thanks to a multitude of zero-emission activities! Board your iconic nosmoke...
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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...
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Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud No need to introduce Saint-Tropez, the world-renowned village where stars and tourists come to get a tan on the idyllic beaches, sip a cocktail on the typical fishing port and go dancing...
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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...
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Sanary-sur-Mer The traditional fishing port, the colorful “pointus” boats, the savors of the Provençal market, make the charm of this beautiful village. What a delight to taste sea urchins with a nice glass...
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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...