Winter holidays in Le Var
Come and spend winter under the Côte d’Azur sun. Here in Provence, the light is unrivalled and the sky a brilliant blue. Winter unfurls its trump cards, Christmas and its pastoral festivals, black truffles, mimosa, flower-filled corsos and hilltop villages that seem to be peacefully awaiting the arrival of spring.
Christmas in Provence
The many Christmas markets, the nativity scene, the Santons, the 13 desserts, but also the gros soupa, Sainte-Barbe and Sainte-Luce... Christmas is coming to Provence. The perfect opportunity to spend your holidays in the South of France!
Here, the festivities begin on 4 December and end at Candlemas on 2 February.
It's a chance to reconnect with the traditions, the deeds and gestures that have been handed down from generation to generation in Provence.
A Christmas in Provence, for all those who want to keep their childlike outlook on the world.
Mimosa and corsos in bloom
From January to March, the valleys, hills and gardens of the Côte d'Azur are covered in mimosa. Make the most of the winter holidays to come and admire these magnificent landscapes. Its bright yellow beads, intoxicating fragrance and downy feel are incomparable. A symbol of winter, standing out against the blue sky, the mimosa offers itself to visitors in the hills, along the roadsides, visiting the forceries or on the floats of the corsos fleuris.
Corsos in bloom take place from February to April. They mark the end of winter. Fanfares, folk groups and costumed characters accompany the parade of floats. Multicoloured carnations, mimosa and many other cut flowers adorn the floats. A flower fight always brings the festivities to a close!
The black truffle, at the heart of Verdion and winter
A veritable diamond of fragrance, it brings pleasure and enchantment. Its distinctive undergrowth flavours are a delight to the taste buds. The "Tuber Melanosporum" has made the Haut-Var its favourite lair. Truffle growers, truffle markets, museums, truffle festivals, specialist restaurants... let your senses run wild! It's a winter treat in the Var!
Villages to discover during the off-season winter holidays
The winter sunshine lends itself perfectly to visits to the villages of the Var. The mistral wind clears the sky, giving it the soft, pure light so typical of Provence. It enhances the stonework of the houses and calades, standing out against the azure blue sky, amid the pines, cypresses and other evergreen vegetation typical of the Mediterranean coast.
Discover the history, heritage, beliefs and traditions of the towns and villages of the Var. You'll be accompanied by enthusiastic, qualified guides. 2,000 years of history in Fréjus, the alleys of the castrum in Lorgues, the sunken village of Les Salles-sur-Verdon, Hyères the 2,400-year-old city, Draguignan the county town... Many other villages in the Var can be discovered all year round, far from the hustle and bustle of summer. Traditional history or unusual visits, captivating stories await you.
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