Discover a vineyard restaurant in the Var
The Var and its cultural traditions are sure to amaze you during your stay with family or friends. This Provençal region is brimming with unusual places ideal for a unique experience off the beaten track. It's a destination renowned for its gastronomy and art de la table.
In the heart of the Var, you'll find numerous wine estates eager to tell you their stories. The winegrowers will be delighted to share their know-how with you, introducing you to the art of oenology. Let us tell you all about the winegrowing history of the Var, and advise you on the restaurants attached to winegrowing estates that are a must-see.
The Var: a region with a long tradition of winegrowing
The history of the Var winegrowing tradition
The Var's winegrowing history began many years ago. It is even said that the Provence region was one of the first to cultivate wine on its territory. In fact, it was almost 2,600 years ago that the Phocaeans introduced vines to Provence and began growing wine on their land. In those days, wine was considered a sacred beverage.
Grape-growing continued to develop in Provence during the High Middle Ages. Monks and nobles played an active role in wine production and marketing.
The beginning of the 20th century brought a wave of change in the wine world, with the creation of appellations contrôlées to protect the production of Provence's winegrowers. It was then that the identity of Provençal wines was truly recognized.
Renowned wine estates in the Var
When discovering the wines of the Var, we strongly recommend a detour to some of the region's outstanding estates.
On the one hand, the Château Saint Rouxlocated near Lorgues, is one of the Var's most emblematic estates. It perfectly represents the identity of Provencal wines. On site, you'll have the opportunity to take part in tastings of the estate's wines, while being introduced to the art of oenology.
The Bern Castle is not to be overlooked either. When you visit the vineyards, you'll fall under the spell of this ancient Provencal bastide, which exudes authentic charm. Its wines are both structured and remarkable.
The last estate we strongly recommend you visit is Ultimate Provence. This chic, refined 4-star hotel-restaurant is also a vineyard renowned for its wild, mineral environment. Let yourself be seduced by its 46 hectares of vines, all AOP Côtes de Provence and certified organic.
Why choose a vineyard restaurant in the Var?
Gourmet dining in idyllic surroundings
These are not just ordinary dinners to which the restaurants of the wineries in the Var invite you, but real taste experiences to be enjoyed at least once in a lifetime.
With singular recipes and fabulous food and wine pairings, these restaurants let you discover wine as you've never experienced it before. The idyllic setting of these restaurants in the heart of the vineyards also contributes to the creation of unforgettable memories.
Ultimate Provence: the restaurant at the Var winery
An original concept for lovers of conviviality
There's nothing quite like tasting a remarkable wine on the estate where it was grown. That's exactly what Domaine Ultimate Provence offers, a 4-star hotel restaurant with an original concept.
At Ultimate Provence, you'll enjoy a lush, natural setting in the heart of the Var. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you'll discover a cuisine full of flavors.
A singular cuisine that's both chic and glamorous
The estate's restaurant is dedicated to offering chic, elegant and colorful cuisine to delight lovers of French gastronomy. The cuisine is festive, the evenings convivial and the wines remarkable. Domaine Ultimate Provence invites you on a sensory voyage.
If you feel like it, you can even spend a day with the head chef of this wine estate restaurant in the Var. He'll teach you how to cook gourmet, refined and original recipes. It's an opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with food and wine pairings, to enhance the generosity of your meals at home.
For a dinner or a stay at the Ultimate Provence estate, discover the restaurant's à la carte menu. book online.
