36ideas to explore from Lorgues8wine estates to discover
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie · A day away
The best itinerary is your own.
As a couple, with children or among friends, find your own pace. Quiet escapes sit alongside active adventures, with practical details on steps, booking and activity requirements.
Moods and durations are our suggestions, excluding travel time. They do not guarantee accessibility. Each place includes an official link and directions from the house.
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36 ideas to discover
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Villages & lanes01
Lorgues
Lorgues & its market
Narrow streets, the collegiate church and a pause beneath the plane trees. On Tuesday mornings, market stalls bring a different colour to the village.
A few hoursOn foot, at your own pace
Before you goThe market takes place on Tuesday mornings. Leave time for a café terrace in the centre.
Practical details +
Plan a short loop to suit your walking ability; the old centre has some slopes. The official link introduces the village and its highlights.
Turquoise water, cliffs and a landscape on another scale. Choose a beach, a quiet moment beside the lake or a trip out on the water.
A full dayShore access and activities vary
Before you goCheck the weather and watersports centre conditions before setting off.
Practical details +
Wind can halt water activities. Near the Galetas bridge, respect the navigation limit marked by buoys. Plan a separate outing along the Route des Crêtes for roadside viewpoints.
Central Lorgues, in the area around La Martinette.
Wine estates & tastings10
Lorgues
Château La Martinette
A contemporary winery and tours connecting the estate’s history with its organic wines.
A few hoursBook your visit or meal
Before you goGuided tours are booked directly with the estate, subject to availability.
Practical details +
Guided tours by reservation: winery, olive oil or vineyard by buggy, depending on the experience. The estate advertises facilities for visitors with reduced mobility; discuss your needs to choose a suitable tour.
Saint-Antonin-du-Var · starting village for the route
Activities & adventures16
Saint-Antonin-du-Var
The Mediterranean by bike · EV8
Follow the former railway line between vineyards and villages. Choose an out-and-back ride to suit your plans.
Half a dayCycling · choose a suitable route
Before you goThe full itinerary includes roads and changes in elevation.
Practical details +
The departmental Saint-Antonin–Sillans route is 36.7 km return with 525 m of elevation gain, rated moderate. Plan any shorter section separately; this is not a fully protected cycle path.
Rafting in the Verdon · illustration of the activity
Activities & adventures17
Castellane
Discovery rafting · Raft Session
Paddle together through the Verdon with a guide. Allow a full day for this more distant escape.
A full dayWhite water · swimming required
Before you goDiscovery experience: ages 7 and over, able to swim and comfortable in water.
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The advertised descent is 7 km; allow around 2½ hours including equipment and return, excluding travel from Lorgues. Departures depend on water releases, weather and operator confirmation.
The church of Saint-Antonin-du-Var, the village around Château Mentone.
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Saint-Antonin-du-Var
Château Mentone · a day for two
Spa, treatments, a meal and a tasting: the Plaisir des Sens experience makes the estate your retreat for the day.
A full dayWellness by reservation
Before you goExperience for two, booked directly at least a week ahead, subject to availability.
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Spa access depends on the experience booked. Confirm included services and your time slot; La Table at the estate is different from the Bistrot in Lorgues.
The cellars of Font du Broc, La Martinette’s winery, a pre-booked picnic at Astros or the vineyard bistro at Saint-Louis… Find the experience that feels right for you.
For two people, booked directly at least a week in advance, subject to availability.
04 · Details that make the day
Set off well informed. Enjoy every moment.
Pace before age
A peaceful village may have slopes; a family activity may have age or height requirements. Read each idea’s details and discuss your needs with the venue.
The right season
Caves, seasonal museums, watersports centres and estate bistros are not all open year-round. Official links provide arrangements for your dates.
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Research checked on 14 September 2026 with venues, museums, tourist offices and public bodies. Availability must still be confirmed. The downloaded notebook can be read offline; links and directions require internet access.
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Each idea links to the relevant tourist office, monument or venue. Day plans are Amore Mio suggestions to adapt to your preferences.
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