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Go Green & Healthy

Var has a very rich natural heritage and one of the French departments with the most protected spaces for the delight of nature lovers. You will be seduced by the many massifs and hillsides wooded with pines and oaks, terraced olive groves and paths running through the vines but also by the breathtaking landscapes of the mediterranean seaside. Var is also a place of relaxation with plenty of wellness areas to relax in and enjoy your stay.

  • Michel’s orchids
    Michel’s Orchids Since 1886, the Vacherot family has been driven by a passion for tropical orchids. This tour leads you through the greenhouses where you will learn about the plant’s life cycle and how to grow...
  • Activities in & around Mont Faron, Toulon
    Under the watchful eye of Mont Faron… Mont Faron is only located a few minutes away from Toulon or La Seyne harbour. The hill – 1,916 feet high – provides a large range of hiking trips (from easy to...
  • Bormes-les-Mimosas: Must-see in Var Provence
    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,...
  • Olive Oil Through History: Callas Mills
    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...
  • Bendor, The Other Paul Ricard Island
    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...
  • Experience “Longe côte” in Var Provence
    A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body … “Sea wading” is a recent practice which appeared in the early 2000’s. Basically, one walks along the coast immersed in water up to the hips or the chest with or without a...
  • Discover Esterel another way
    Discover Esterel another way National Forest Office guides will supply you with all the details concerning the fauna and how to recognize the various species of trees and plants. There will be initiation into...