Visit the hilltop villages of the Var

the hilltop villages of the Var

The hilltop villages of the Var: a real architectural curiosity Tiled roofs, cobbled streets, calades, ochre facades: this image immediately evokes Provence. It's an image that embodies all the charm of the region. Take a stroll with us through the hilltop villages of the Var and be seduced by their incredible diversity. Why villages [...]

Olive oil in Provence: history, production and where to taste it

olive oil

Before wine, before lavender, even before bouillabaisse, there was the olive tree. For over 2,500 years, this majestic tree has been part of Provencal civilisation, producing the golden oil that is the basis of all Mediterranean cuisine. Here's everything you need to know about Provençal olive oil: its history, its uses and its [...]

Organising an unforgettable incentive seminar in Provence: all the keys

seminar in provence

How do you reward a team that has given its best? How do you create a shared memory so strong that it reinforces cohesion well beyond the event itself? The incentive seminar is the answer to all these questions. More than an ordinary reward, it's a memorable experience, lived together, in a setting that's radically different from everyday professional life. [...]

Provencal gastronomy: local produce and exceptional flavours

Couple in our Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence

To speak of Provençal gastronomy is to enter a world of generous flavours, vibrant colours and unforgettable aromas. Southern cuisine doesn't just provide food: it tells the story of a unique land shaped by the sun, the sea and centuries of Mediterranean traditions. The emblematic products of the [...]

Hiking in the vineyards of Provence: itineraries and practical advice

Hiking in Provence

What if your next hike took you to the heart of Provence's most beautiful vineyards? Walking through the vines is an experience like no other: the smell of sun-warmed earth, the fragrance of the garrigue, the unique light of Provence playing against the rows of vines. An invitation to [...]

Provence's cicadas: a symbol of the Southern art of living

Provençal cicada

There's one sound that sums up the whole of Provence: the song of the cicadas. This continuous chirping, omnipresent from the first heat of summer, is much more than just background music. For the people of Provence, it is the signal that the summer season has begun and that life deserves to be savoured slowly. [...]

Complete guide to kayaking in the Gorges du Verdon

Kayaking on the Verdon Gorges

Crystal-clear turquoise waters, limestone cliffs that plunge sheer for hundreds of metres, absolute silence disturbed only by the sound of water on rock: the Gorges du Verdon are among the most spectacular natural sites in Europe. And there's no better way to explore them than by kayak. [...]

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Last few tickets for Jonathan Dassin at Berne Castle

On 11 and 12 September, enjoy two exceptional evenings at the Château de Berne with Jonathan Dassin. On stage, he will bring his father’s iconic songs back to life and share his own compositions in a recital brimming with emotion. The last few tickets are still available – don’t miss this unique event.