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Wine & Gastronomy

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.

  • 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...
  • The “Cabanon des Vignes”: The Cottage of Vines
    What is the “Cabanon des vignes” Discover the “Cabanon des vignes” with a local winemaker or a local beekeeper! The “Cabanon des vignes” is a 3.4 ha estate where vines and olive trees grow together:...
  • Unusual Wine Estates: Must-see in Var Provence
    Unusual Wine Estates “Fabre wine company” has 7 wineries spread over 550ha around the city of Hyères. The Château de l’Aumérade (in Pierrefeu-du-Var) is open to public and offers tours including the 3 500m2...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Château de la Clapière
    A Queen’s Favourite Retreat in the Heart of Provence Come and discover this extraordinary property Cru Classé des Côtes de Provence, where the owner will tell you himself the history of his castle, to meet...
  • 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...
  • La Font des Pères
    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...