
Provençal daube, soupe au pistou, aïoli, anchoïade, ratatouille, artichokes à la barigoule, as well as cade, pompe à huile, tarte tropézienne... Herbes de Provence, garlic, basil, olive oil, truffle, figs, honey, chestnuts... And of course, a few "small" wines that have made the great names of Var wine production, with no fewer than 3 prestigious AOC appellations...
Les Arcs: "Le Relais des Moines"
By a languid pool under the midday sun, SÉBASTIEN SANJOU, a Michelin-starred chef, offers sophisticated cuisine blending the finest local and international produce, with flavours of touching simplicity — carefully crafted dishes with the sole ambition of delighting food lovers and surprising gourmets.
Tourtour: "Les Chênes Verts"
An isolated Provençal house in a lovely forest setting. Strong-charactered regional cuisine (truffle specialities) served in two comfortable dining rooms or on the terrace.
Callas: "Hostellerie des Gorges de Pennafort"
In Callas, a few minutes from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Hostellerie Les Gorges de Pennafort is a unique venue combining luxury, refinement and gastronomic discoveries.
Lorgues: "Chez Bruno"
Chez Bruno welcomes you in an elegant and warm setting for an intense moment of culinary pleasure.
Mandelieu-La Napoule: "L'Oasis"
Through the seasons, in a 2-star restaurant in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, chefs Stéphane, Antoine and François Raimbault invite you into the flamboyant patio of an enchanting oasis.
Montauroux: "L'Auberge Eric Maio"
With the fine weather, the desire for a gastronomic escape in a beautiful house, far from the festival crowds, returns. Find it in Montauroux in the Var, at the Michelin-starred Restaurant L'Auberge Eric Maio.
Saint-Tropez: "Résidence de la Pinède"
A gourmet stop in Saint-Tropez, the Résidence de la Pinède offers inventive and subtle gastronomic dining, under the guidance of Chef Arnaud Donckele, in his restaurant La Vague d'Or.
Provence is also an exceptional wine-growing region. This is the famous "Côtes de Provence" appellation. Visit the many Domaines in the immediate surroundings of Saint-Amour, where wine is sold directly. The AOC Côtes-de-Provence spans more than 19,330 hectares across three departments: the Var, the Bouches-du-Rhône and an enclave of the Alpes-Maritimes. This terroir represents three quarters of Provence wine production, with a multitude of varieties each having a distinct geological and climatic personality