Fill up on the flavours of the Var region
The Var, while evocative of sunny summer memories, is also a department with a rich and varied terroir to tantalise the taste buds. Rooted in its Mediterranean heritage, it's full of specialities that evoke the flavours of summer. Olive oil, lavender, wine, honey and a wide range of fruit and vegetables, from figs to peaches, are all products of the sun. The Var's heritage is not just in its raw materials: the tropézienne, for example, has become a staple at the end of meals all over France. We could also mention cade, ratatouille, tapenade, aïoli and many other tasty specialities.
Wine, a major asset for the Var
Many of the region's wine estates are opening their doors for wine tasting. Visit the vineyards, discover the grape transformation process and finally taste the famous nectar. It's an opportunity to take a closer look at the terroir of the Var and understand the influence of the weather and soil on the wine. The Var is the world's leading producer of rosé wine, and the 6th largest wine-producing department in France. AOC and IGP, grape varieties, terroir, sharpen your knowledge of the vineyards of the Var or set off to discover some pretty bottles.
