A holiday in the Var with lots to discover
What to visit in the Var Looking for the perfect place to spend a holiday in the sun? Pack your bags and head for the Var, a department of Provence that never ceases to surprise tourists year after year. It's one of the most beautiful destinations in France for sharing exceptional moments with family or friends and experiencing new adventures together. There's nothing like it for sporting and tourist activities of all kinds, and for getting away from a monotonous daily routine.
The Var department
The Var is a department of Provence that is very popular with tourists, who can enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate at any time of year. Thanks to these weather conditions, you can go on expeditions into the heart of nature and discover the flora and fauna of Provence all year round. A breath of fresh air in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city, it's the ideal place to recharge your batteries for a few days or a weekend.
Nature is omnipresent in the Var, and the natural landscapes of Provence are breathtaking, offering breathtaking panoramas worthy of postcards. The diversity of viewpoints is unparalleled, and the landscapes of the Var encompass mountains, sea, countryside and small villages, as well as vineyards, forests, lavender and olive groves...
Going on holiday is an invitation to try out the art of Provençal living, to live outdoors, to the rhythm of nature, soothing and rejuvenating.
What to visit in the Var
Looking for sun and nature? Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your stay and find the tourist activities that appeal to you most from among the most unmissable in the Var region.
For history and culture buffs, the Var is a destination with a wealth of interesting and magnificent museums, historic sites and monuments characteristic of the region. It's an excellent way to learn more about the history of civilisations. Among the most beautiful are the following tourist sites: the cloister of Fréjus cathedral, the Abbaye du Thoronet, the Abbaye de La Celle, the Basilique de Saint-Maximin and the Chartreuse de la Verne.
If you're passionate about nature and wide open spaces, you can visit the region's nature parks, the Massifs des Maures, de l'Esterel and de la Sainte-Baume, Toulon harbour, Caps Lardier, Taillat and Camarat, Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, or the Gorges du Verdon.
To discover the region's traditions, vineyards and architecture, you can visit picturesque villages such as Cotignac, Seillans, Gassin or Bormes-les-Mimosas and visit estates such as Domaine de Berne or Le Castellet for a wine tour.
What activities are there to discover in the Var?
As well as sightseeing, the Var region invites you to enjoy new experiences. Proud of their terroir, the locals, the vendors at the regional markets, the restaurateurs, the wine-growers and other local producers will help you discover the wealth of Provençal gastronomy (tarte provençale, rock fish soup, bouillabaisse, olives, etc.) and the regional AOC wines (Côtes de Provence, Coteaux Varois, Bandol, etc.).
The Var is very attractive during the summer season, but remains lively all year round. To liven up your days with family and friends, and to party the night away, you can take advantage of a packed cultural programme!
In a warm atmosphere and a typically Provençal setting, you can enjoy a wide range of arts festivals, concerts and shows that will appeal to young and old alike!
Visit the Var and stay at Château de Berne
If you're looking for the perfect accommodation for your stay in the Var, choose the 5-star hotel du Bern CastleThis is a Relais et Châteaux-rated estate near the village of Flayosc, in the heart of Provence.
Spread over 1,000 hectares of unspoilt countryside, the Berne estate boasts sumptuous rooms, suites and villas with private pool, all decorated in a chic country style. The estate's accommodation overlooks the surrounding countryside, forests, vineyards and olive groves.
Château de Berne is ideally located, so you can visit many tourist sites in the surrounding area, including Le Thoronet Abbey, the Villecroze caves, the American cemetery in Draguignan, the Maison des Vins de Côtes de Provence and the Gorges du Verdon...
A stay at Château de Berne is the ideal way to discover traditional Provençal dishes reinterpreted by top chefs in the three restaurants. restaurants (including a Michelin-starred restaurant, a restaurant with dishes to share and a bib gourmand). The estate also has 175 hectares of organic vines, and you can taste the estate's wines in the tasting cellar or with a dish in the restaurant.
Finally, you can take advantage of a Spa A unique 800 m2 luxury spa, partnered by Cinq Mondes and Vinésime, specialising in vinotherapy. You have access to a large fitness room and can take part in wine tasting and cellar tours.
To organise your stay and your tourist programme in the Var, you can now book your accommodation luxury Bern Castle,. It's the ideal place to take part in a wide range of sporting, artistic, gastronomic and cultural activities, and to discover some breathtaking scenery!
