Wine & Gastronomy - Var Provence Cruise Club EN

Var is a land where the simple joys of good living and good food are cultivated. Known for the quality of its local products, the Var main gastronomy specialities are mainly derived from its famous rosé wine, olive oil, figs, honey, chestnut and truffles but also Provençal stew, grilled fish, anchoïade or the unavoidable ratatouille! Come and discover the sceneries of our unspoiled landscape, our protected natural environment and healthy recipes stemmed from the subtle flavours of Provence.

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Fréjus: A City with 2000 years of History

Fréjus, 2000 years of History ! Fréjus was the first Roman military harbor of the Mediterranean coast. Nowadays it is a popular city of Art and Culture because of its numerous historical monuments to visit. Roman...
La Cadière d’Azur: Best Kept Secret Provencal Village

What about La Cadière? La Cadière, in Southwest of Var, is a typical Provencal village perched with a lot of character. The village holds an exceptional brightness which was immortalized by famous painters like...
The ”Olive Tree City”: Ollioules

A Village packed with History Ollioules could be compared to an open art book. Monuments from different periods are scattered through town; from Romanesque to Hausmanian style, centuries have left a distinct yet soft...
Discover an Old Olive Oil Mill: Have a Taste of Provence

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...
Enjoy French Food & Drinks in a Different Way

Enjoy Brunch “Made in Provence” & Discover the Vineyard’s Secrets Fancy tasting wine and make a nap under an olive tree with the song of cicadas? Take it easy during a half day, discovering all...
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...
Cotignac, Countryside Authentic Provencal Village

Discover Cotignac … Picturesque Cotignac, unwinds its village Provencal rooftops at the foot of an impressive tuff cliff. It boasts as well troglodyte caves mainly used as a shelter place during uncertain times. ...
Discovering a Provencal Estate & its History

A renowned estate rich in history! The Château de Saint Martin is located in the heart of Provence, ideally situated between the Mediterranean Coast (Gulf of Saint Tropez at 25km) and the Gorges du Verdon in the...
Cooking Class at the Château de Berne Vineyard

Cooking Class with a Chef in a Provencal Vineyard In the heart of Provence lies the Château de Berne, some 600 hectares where authenticity and savoir-faire have been cultivated since 1750. Here, you’ll take a two...
All about the renown Fig “Violette de Sollies”

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...
Have a Taste of Provence: Fun VIP Tour with Casino JOA

Discover the Unique Taste of Provence What is included in this tour? Visit a typical olive oil soap maker and experience its traditional method during a workshop. Taste and experiment the traditional recipe of a...
The “Bandol Wine Institute”: Must-see in Var Provence

The “Bandol Wine Institute” Bandol is a one of the most famous Provençal wines with Protected Designation of Origin. The Bandol Wine Institute, located in Bandol, presents about 60 vineyards to explore in the...