Haut-Var: the heart of Provence. Haut-Var, in the very heart of Provence, and based at the center of Mediterranean Europe, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Blessed with this gentle climate, Haut-Var offers an exceptional variety of attractions that will take your breath away year-round.

LAKE SAINTE CROIX - CANYON of VERDON A protected Natural Park This region of the Var is the perfect example of the 'real' Provence with its charm, warmth, colours and scents. Enjoy your favourite pastimes throughout the year. Riding, walking, cycling, sailing, fishing and even hunting are just some of the activities you can enjoy when you stay in your new 'home' in Provence. Four civilisations, spanning two thousand years have settled in this area and enjoyed its beauty. The local villages all offer their individual specialities and charm. Salernes with it's tiles and ceramics; the famous faience (porcelain) of Moustiers Ste-Marie, the caves and grottos at Villecroze, the waterfall at Sillans La Cascade and of course, Tourtour, the village in the sky…All that and you are still only and hours drive from the French Riviera and all that the exciting coastal towns and cities have to offer.