Things to Do Nearby

La Bastide de Monique sits between the sea and the hills, in the heart of the Var. A few minutes away: vineyards, charming villages, hiking trails and quiet beaches.

Vineyards & Wine Tasting

The Var is one of France's finest wine regions. Around La Bastide, many estates welcome you for tastings of rosé, red and white wines from the Côtes de Provence appellation.

5 to 20 min drive

  • Var Wine Route
  • Côtes de Provence
  • Wine estates
  • Tastings

Nature & Hiking

The Massif des Maures offers shaded trails through preserved nature. For the more adventurous, the Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte-Croix are accessible within an hour's drive.

10 min to 1h drive

  • Massif des Maures
  • Gorges du Verdon
  • Lac de Sainte-Croix
  • Marked trails

Provençal Villages

Stroll through the picturesque streets of the Haut-Var's charming villages. Cotignac, Tourtour, Bargemon and Entrecasteaux offer beautiful old streets and a true Provençal feel.

15 to 40 min drive

  • Cotignac
  • Tourtour
  • Bargemon
  • Entrecasteaux
  • Flassans-sur-Issole

Beaches & Sea

The beaches of the Var coast are less than an hour away. Hyères and its Golden Islands, Porquerolles, and the calanques of Cassis offer turquoise waters and stunning coastline.

40 to 60 min drive

  • Hyères
  • Porquerolles
  • Golden Islands
  • Calanques

Provençal Markets

The markets of the Var are a beloved tradition. Fruits, vegetables, olives, cheeses, honey, lavender… Discover the flavours and colours of Provence at the local market stalls.

5 to 25 min drive

  • Lorgues (Tuesday)
  • Cotignac (Tuesday)
  • Flassans (Sunday)
  • Brignoles (Saturday)

Golf & Leisure

Several quality golf courses are located nearby. For thrill-seekers, the region also offers activities such as canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking.

15 to 30 min drive

  • Golf de Barbaroux
  • Golf de Roquebrune
  • Canoeing
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing