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Authentic and mystical Sainte-Baume

5 stages   18,83 km   29 minutes of trip

The Sainte-Baume Massif is an imposing limestone massif that rises up to an altitude of 1148 meters. It is home to several famous landmarks: the ancient forest of Sainte Baume, the grotto of Mary Magdalene and its monastery, the Saint Pilon, and the path of Roys (Kings). It’s in the surroundings of this natural setting that we invite you to discover a selection of wine-growing addresses, hiking trails and the Musée des Gueules Rouges. Immerse yourself into the heart of nature and the history of Provence Verte. During your stay in Provence Verte, don’t miss its’ seven other remarkable sites: the Gorges du Verdon, the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, the Basilica of Saint-Maximin, the village of Cotignac and its rock, the beach of Vallon Sourn, the Barjols’ fountains circuit and the medieval town of Brignoles.

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Between Verdon, Provence and Côte d'Azur, Provence Verte is aptly named. Lakes, waterfalls and rivers are an integral part of its landscape. Have a swim at the Vallon des Carmes in Barjols with its magnificent waterfall and jetty. Enjoy the shaded Vallon Sourn beach on the banks of the Argens River. Discover the Vins lake in Caramy, Carcès, and Montmeyan.

Route stages

Organic Farming
Stage 1

Bastide de Blacailloux

Tourves
As often with winemakers, history has its roots in family...
Ingrid PELLEAU
Organic Farming
Stage 2

Château Lafoux

Tourves
Château Lafoux uses a beautiful palette of grape varieties, with old vines and an exceptional terroir...
Claudine BOISDRON
Responsible farming
Stage 3

Domaine Saint Jean le Vieux

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume
Two legendary mountains protect this family vineyard...
Pierre BOYER
Stage 4

Triennes

Nans-les-Pins
Triennes is an unusual domain with unclassifiable wines...
Jacques SEYSSES
Stage 5

Les Vignerons de la Sainte Baume

Rougiers
Small in size but big in the quality of its wines, Vignerons de la Sainte-Baume is a cooperative of contrasts...
Jean-Louis GIRAUD

Accommodation and food

Accommodation and catering
Experience A

Hôtel de France - Restaurant Côté Jardin

Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume Find out more
Ideally located in the heart of the village, close to the Sainte Marie-Madeleine Basilica, the Hôtel de France and its restaurant Côté Jardin welcome you in a Provencal setting with a modern touch.
Catering
Experience B

Restaurant Le NightFall

Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume Find out more
This restaurant opens its doors to a contemporary and sober interior. The menu honors Provence and offers a variety of tasty dishes with southern accents.
Accommodation
Experience C

Seasonal rental

Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume Find out more
This contemporary, single-level house is set in a quiet residential area on 5000 m² of land. It has been awarded ‘Label Vignobles & Découvertes’. Available for renting all year long and it is certified for disability tourism.
Accommodation
Experience D

Campsite Domaine de la Sainte Baume

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This campsite is located in a forest of oaks and pines at the foot of the beautiful Saint Baume massif. The campsite welcomes you from April 7 to September 30 in a cosy family atmosphere.
Accommodation
Experience E

La Bastide de la Provence Verte

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La Bastide de la Provence Verte, on a 2 hectare ground, offers three guest rooms. Ben et Flo are happy to receive you in this unique setting, in the middle of a natural forest where only the cicada song will come to rock you.

This road is proposed to you by the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur Regional Chamber of Agriculture and the OT of Provence Verte

www.provenceverte.fr

Provence Verte represents one-quarter of the Var department. Less than an hour from the largest sites in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region, it acts as the lungs of Provence. Sheltered from the summer crowds of the seaside, discover its 43 Provencal villages, unspoiled nature, and a land of art and history.

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House of wines Coteaux Varois in Provence

It is located in the heart of Provence, within the walls of the Abbey in La Celle. The Maison des Vins offers wines of the Coteaux Varois en Provence appellation, which covers 28 communes around Brignoles - formerly the city of the Counts of Provence.
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The Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume

It is the largest gothic building in Provence and the third tomb of Christendom since it houses the saint’s relics.
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The grotto of Mary Magdalene

The grotto is a unique place in the heart of the Sainte-Baume massif. This cave naturally dug by erosion is an important place of pilgrimage since it houses some of the saint’s relics. According to the legend, she lived there until her death. The panorama from the cave esplanade is sublime and deserves the 40-minutes ascent.
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The Sainte-Baume massif

Close to the Mediterranean Sea and not far from the Alps, the Saint-Baum Massif benefits from a triple bioclimatic and biogeographic influence (Mediterranean, steppe and mountain) which offers an abundance of water, a rare and precious element in Lower-Provence. It has an important network of chasms, rifts, caves and underground rivers restitute this water to the men and the natural environments by numerous sources and resurgences; they contribute to carve the flanks of the mountain. An abundant natural resource develops in these ideal ecological conditions, where some species find a place of life unique in the world.
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Great deals

Visit the third tomb of Christendom under the stars
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Museum of Les Gueules Rouges (everything about the mineral bauxite—the world's main source of aluminium. (Get a discount when booking in one of the 8 Tourist Offices of Provence Verte)
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The treasures of Château de Valbelle
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Twilight hike in Plan-d’Aups-Sainte-Baume
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Track the animals of the forest in Plan-d’Aups-Sainte-Baume
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Eat and drink concoctions from the local fauna in Nans-les-Pins
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In January, Saint Vincent day in Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume
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