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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.

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Chill Out at Jo’s, Le Lavandou
    Le Lavandou a beach paradise … Le Lavandou unwinds its 12 fine sandy beaches over nearly 8 miles. Lying at the foot of the Maures hilly slopes, these offer a scenic background to all water sports activities. ...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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. ...