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Discover the specialties of the Var
Terroir and gastronomy of the Var
At Le Plein Sud, we cook with fresh produce and are committed to promoting local producers. The Var's terroir and gastronomy are bursting with sunshine, color and flavor. Here's a roundup of products to pack in your suitcases.
Olive oil
The olive tree is emblematic of Mediterranean culture. That's because we make good oil from its fruit, and good olives. A spoonful of tapenade on toast, a few slices of juicy tomato, a goat's cheese, a drizzle of oil, and you're on the verge of unlocking the secret of longevity for the people of the South. The organic producers of Domaine du Fenouillet will be delighted to show you their products at the markets in Hyères. We also recommend the small, family-run L'Olivaie in Hyères.
Chestnuts
Do you know what the chestnut grower is called? The castaneiculteur. And this character with the funny name is constantly dreaming up a whole range of irresistible products. To meet him in his natural habitat, you can head for the Massif des Maures, in Collobrières for example. If you're in the area in October, don't miss the Chestnut Festival. You'll be able to taste roasted chestnuts, marrons glacés, jam, ice cream, cream...
The honey
A region with so many flowers is bound to produce good honey... but only if it's made according to the rules of the art. This is the case with the small producers in the Var region around Hyères. Garrigue, lavender, thyme, acacia and chestnut honeys all have the deliciously sweet taste of the pretty hills of Provence. Among the honey factories around Hyères, discover La Butinerie, in Bormes-les-Mimosas, the little commune that has planted flowers right into its name. Take the whole family on a tour of the site, with educational activities planned around the beehive.
Fruits and vegetables from the South
Ah, the good vegetables of the South, with their lilting accents and the sweetness of a summer's evening... Skim the farmers' markets, and come and choose your tomatoes, zucchinis and eggplants to make a ratatouille bursting with sunshine. For eco-responsible desserts, opt for local produce and fresh products - your fruit salad will be all the better for it.
- Hyères farmers' market: every Tuesday and Thursday morning
- also Thursdays in summer
- Saturday morning organic market
The Var wine route
To appreciate the terroir and gastronomy of the Var, you need to match your dishes with the right wine. Bred between sea and sky, the wines of the Var have unique, sun-drenched flavors.
Domaine de la presqu'île de Giens is heir to a winemaking tradition that dates back to antiquity. Visit the vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting. In Porquerolles, Domaine La Courtade produces organic red, rosé and white wines. Finally, Château des Anglades produces 150,000 bottles of organic wine every year. Organize a trip to the land of flavors, and make your choice.
And the specialities of the Var?
The Var is a region rich in gastronomic culture. Discover the typical dishes that are a must-taste!
