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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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...
Confidential Gourmet Experience: If France could fit in a Bottle or in a Plate

Confidential Gourmet Experience: If France could fit in a Bottle or in a Plate You have already participated in dozens or more wine tastings, cheese & wine pairings, yet this is a one kind gourmet experience....
Les Terroirs du Verdon: Between Nature and Exceptional Gastronomy

Learn all about the Secrets of Truffles! The House of the Truffle is located in the heart of Aups Village, and offers for adults and children, amateurs, experts or neophytes, a fun dive into the underground and...
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...
Olive Oil Through History: Callas Mills

Discover the Process of Olive Oil Making through the Ages The know-how of 4 generations combined with new olive growing technologies allows the Callas Mill to process 300 tons of olives in a new workshop perfectly...
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...
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...
The Castille Domain

The Castille Domain A 300 hectares park located in a typically Provençal forest to spend great time between calm and serenity. A friendly place to enjoy nature though its paths, walking or pony riding following the...
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...
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...
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...
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...