The Chestnut

Roasted chestnuts, marrons glacés, jams and creams are all in the spotlight in the Var, particularly in the Massif des Maures where they are widely grown 2000 hectares crossing the communes of Collobrières (the chestnut capital) and La Garde-Freinet. In Collobrières and other surrounding villages, chestnuts are celebrated in October.

Our houses next door:
Bastide Selva (La Garde-Freinet); La Grande Lauzade (Gonfaron); La Maison de Nathalie (Les Mayons)

The fig

As for figs, those grown here benefit from rich soils and an ideal climate, giving them a particularly tangy, sweet taste. Aromas reminiscent of red fruit and melon. Solliès-Pont, the fig capital of the Var region, is home to the appellation d’origine contrôlée “violette de Solliès”. Every year, the fig festival is held on the last weekend of August. On the program: farmers’ markets, large-scale meals, tastings of dishes concocted by chefs, guided tours, masses…

Our houses next door:
La Bergerie des Oliviers (Meounes-Les-Montrieux)

Truffles

Immerse yourself in the world of truffles and their powerful flavor: specialized restaurants, markets, truffle growers… You’ve come to the right place to taste this “fragrant diamond”. The place to go to learn all about this delicacy is the Maison de la Truffe in Aups, in the Verdon region. There’s a museum area, information and events on truffles and local products, and of course a delicatessen store.

Our houses next door:
La Bastide de Notre-Dame (Entrecasteaux); Le Clos d’Alari (Saint-Antonin du Var); Mas de Cotignac (Cotignac).

Explore the Var and discover its many culinary specialities, visit the cultivation sites and stores, meet the producers, follow the itineraries and, above all, delight your palate!