10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Var That You Shouldn't Miss

Villecroze's troglodytic vestige is cozily settled in the heart of a sunny cliff made of tuff. Occupied since prehistory, it successively belonged to Benedictines monks, to the local Lord (who fortified it) and eventually to the Municipality. You will discover, over 5 levels, mullioned windows, arrow-loops, a passage behind the waterfall, small water basins with nice and generous concretions, stalactites up to columns and unique tuff lacy frames. Due to their historical and geological significance, the caves were classified in 1924 as "Artistic Monuments".

The Fenouillet trail de Cavalaire holds one thousand treasures, accessible to all! A walk will take you through picturesque scenery, Mediterranean flora with enrapturing aromas and fascinating fauna (cicadas, lizards, turtles, sea birds…), with a beautiful view of Golden Islands. The trail can be walked alone (between friends or in family) or with a naturalistic guide.

The Gorges of the Blavet River are a small wooded canyon where flows a brook, lined with red walls of 80 m of top, curious and great landscape at the same time, calling back Corsica. The Esterel Massif is also remarkable for the precious archeological traces it conceals (mueron grotto).With its hidden cliffs the Esterel hills have given new opportunities to all climbers on holiday in the South.

The Village des Tortues is a conservation center for tortoises and freshturtles opened to the public. Here you will discover more than 1500 turtles from all around the World with a highly educational content. Your entrance fee will contribute to the conservation of the endangered Hermann’s tortoise, native from France. A great visit for you and all your family, in a wonderful natural landscape.