Wine, Pastis, Beer, and Olive Oil Tastings in the Heart of the Var
Just an hour’s drive from the Côte d’Azur, the Var reveals all the flavours of its terroir amid green hills and picturesque villages. Here, nature finds expression in organic wines with subtle aromas, pastis with enticing notes, craft beers and olive oils full of character. Each tasting is an encounter with passionate producers who keep local traditions alive and generously share the fruits of their labour. Let their stories guide you as you discover the wines, pastis, beers and olive oils produced around Cotignac.
Organic Wines of Provence
Château La Calisse
Château Carpe Diem
Domaine Aspras
Maison Mirabeau
To extend your discovery of the region’s wines, don’t miss tastings at iconic estates such as Château de Bernes, Château de l’Escarelle, Château La Martinette, Château Margüi, Château La Mascarone, Château Peyrassol, Château Simone, Château Thuerry, Domaine Fontainebleau, and Miraval, each offering a unique taste of the richness of the Provençal terroir.
Les Flaveurs du Rocher: the organic Cotignac olive oil
Les Flaveurs du Rocher embodies much more than a simple boutique: it’s a vibrant space dedicated to the olive, its terroir, and those who cultivate it with passion. The story begins with Gilles, a native of Ollioules and a lover of Cotignac, where he spent his weekends as a child. In 2016, he moved there for a change of life, and everything changed when a friend offered him the chance to tend an olive grove. It was a revelation: ne extra oléa—“nothing without the olive tree”—became his motto. Joined by his brother Julien, they harvested their first oil in 2017, the traditional way, by hand, using a gorbelette. It was also the year of the birth of Les Flaveurs du Rocher, a direct sales boutique for organic olive oils and local products. In addition to tastings, the venue offers meetings, workshops, and a true sharing of this living heritage.
O’Fadoli: a paradise for pastis lovers
In the vibrant heart of Cotignac, the O’Fadoli bar is not just a meeting place, it’s a living tribute to Provençal culture. Its history is written in the bustling evenings where locals and visitors gather around a well-chilled pastis in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
A choice of over 80 varieties of pastis and absinthes from all over France reflect the growing popularity of these aniseed-flavored spirits, whose history is essentially intertwined with that of Provence. Connoisseurs will find unique flavors, far removed from industrial products. O’Fadoli reflects the desire to preserve a local tradition while adding a touch of fun, and modernity, thanks to unique and innovative cocktails that put pastis in the spotlight.
O’Fadoli, 1 Cour Gambetta, 83570 Cotignac
La TUF: beers brewed in the Var
To discover the variety of craft beers from the Var, head to La TUF. Its aromatic beers, which have built the bar’s reputation since it opened, are served on tap: floral and citrus aromas for the IPA, lemon and spice for the wheat beer, and caramel and toasted malt for the amber ale.
Continue your tasting with Le Brasseur Varois, based in Carcès: a refreshing pilsner, a blonde ale with lavender honey or a tart raspberry beer. Its bottled dark beer offers roasted and spicy notes. La Bière des Îles d’Or, a family brewery in Hyères, completes the bottled selection with light wheat beers, malty amber ales, hoppy IPAs and fruity beers. A range of flavours to explore in the convivial atmosphere of this lively bar.
Whether you’re passionate about fine wines, a lover of pastis or craft beers, or curious about the secrets of Provençal olive oil, the Var region has some wonderful surprises in store for you. Let yourself be seduced by the generosity of local producers, share a fun and delicious moment over a tasting session, and leave with unforgettable culinary memories that will prolong the magic of your hotel stay.
