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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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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Have a Taste of Provence: Fun VIP Tour with Casino JOA

Discover the Unique Taste of Provence What is included in this tour? Visit a typical olive oil soap maker and experience its traditional method during a workshop. Taste and experiment the traditional recipe of a...
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 “Route des vins Institute”: Must-see in Var Provence

The “Route des vins Institute” The “Route des vins Institute” is the official representative of oenotourism in Var Provence. Thanks to its network of 448 partners, it offers several wine routes which perfectly...
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...
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...