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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.

  • 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...
  • 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. ...
  • 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...
  • Ecotours in Wild Var Provence on Argens River
    Go on an adventure! Whether you are keen on canoeing, cycling or tasting organic wine, in Les-Arcs-sur-Argens you will find wild beauty all around you. The Argens, a coastal river classified NATURA 2000 crossing the...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Get ready for a Taste of Provencal Traditions!
    Provencal Cuture & flavors Take a stroll through the cute village of Solliès-ville and its museums. Solliès-ville has managed to preserve its traditions and likes to share them. The museums of the village are...