As the premier touristic department in France the VAR has many assets, an exceptional environment, rich cultural heritage and a beautiful climate.

300 kilometers of coast accompanying the Mediterranean Sea, white sandy beaches, a preserved landscape, protected islands and famous locations renowned worldwide. It looks exactly as you see in postcards, fields of lavender, medieval villages, chateaux, markets full of colours where you can find local products and exotic spices, lively small towns with a slow way of life where the landscape and the quality of the light is principal.

Sampling the wines of Provence you discover a piece of history that started when the Greeks founded Marseille bringing the Vines with them. Tasting the typical Provencal dishes you explore the different styles of Mediterranean cuisine. For those who like to venture off the beaten track to stay in this area of Provencal vinyards and olive trees is an exceptional experience.

Top 10 Ideas a few kilometres from the Bastide

• The Beaches - discover the beaches between Hyeres and Le Lavandu and the Fort of Bregancon
• The Golden Islands of Porquerolles and Portcros by ferry and bicycle
• Gorges of Verdon - the second largest in the world, plus a multitude of watersports
• Thoronet Abbey - a masterpiece of the Provencal romanic art
• Golf Course of Barbaroux - inbetween vinyards and lakes, the largest course in Europe
• AGS Formula 1 - 2000m2 of super modern facilities with direct access to the circuit and heliport
• Aoubre Park - tree top adventures in Flassans
• Bicycle Tours - 22 itineraries in the region
• Wine tours - visit some producers of the famous DOC Cotes de Provence and Coteaux d’Aix en Provence