Go Green & Healthy - Var Provence Cruise Club EN

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.

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Domaine d’Orvès: An Extraordinary Garden Next Door to the Ports of Toulon Bay

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...
Meet Local Aquaculture Farmers: Taste the famous Mussels & Oysters of Tamaris!

What is Aquaculture? With its 420km of Mediterranean coasts, the Var department has a great maritime heritage: visitors can taste delicious fishes (Bass, Sea Bream) as well as specialties such as “fried...
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...
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...
Hyères-les-Palmiers: Must-see in Var Provence

Hyères-les-Palmiers The visitors can discover the beautiful “City of Palm trees” with a walking tour from the old citycenter to the ruins of the medieval castle: Authentic shops, vaulted passages, shady...
The Rayol Mediterranean Garden: A Green Lung Right on the Beach

What is “The Rayol Garden”? The Rayol is a natural protected site of 20ha, located on the coast between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez. The famous French gardener Gilles Clément designed the garden as “a...
Discover the Mediterranean Sea like a Real Sailor

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...
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...