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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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...
The Cradle of the Côtes de Provence AOC Wine

The Cradle of the Côtes de Provence AOC Wine Visit of the Château Font du Broc (wine estate): if you like old stones and traditional “savoir-faire”, immerse yourself in this authentic wine estate, and discover...
The Thoronet Abbey & Commanderie de Peyrassol’s Sculpture Park

Thoronet Abbey Surrounded by hills, the Thoronet is one of the most outstanding abbeys in France. It was built in 1 146 by the Cistercian Order and, although it is centuries old, it remains one of the best preserved...
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...
Museum of Arts & Traditions

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...
Le Clos des Roses: Elegant Vineyard of Provence

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...
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...
Carriage Ride for Wine and Nature Lovers at Château Fontainebleau

A Carriage Ride to get close to Nature Seven beautiful horses, including five powerful ones from Franche-Comté, perform an ancient and uncommon activity: the horse and carriage. Couples, families or groups of friends...
Collobrières, Capital of the Sweet Chestnut

Discover Collobrières… Nestled in the heart of the forested hilly chain of the Maures, Collobrières is the starting point for many walking itineraries. “Capital of the sweet chestnut “, Collobrières...
The Sweet Tooth Craving Chocolate Tour: Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Discover Roquebrune-sur-Argens Village Hidden treasure of the French Riviera, imagine a village with the old charm and authenticity of Provence. The ancient medieval village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, dominated by...
Meet a Chestnut Producer, Collobrières

An ancestral tradition Nestled in the heart of the forested hilly chain of the Maures, Collobrières is the starting point for many walking itineraries. “Capital of the sweet chestnut “, Collobrières...
Experience the Local Way of Life in Provence

Shop at the “Provençal” Market and Discover “pétanque” Game Like a local, go to the “Provençal” market and buy fresh products during your walking tour in the authentic Mourillon area. Then, enjoy a...