Provence 3-Village Tour: Medieval Streets & Bandol Wine

Three Provençal villages in one morning and afternoon, each one perched or tucked into a different corner of the Var.

A full-day guided tour of three Provençal villages (Ollioules, Le Castellet, and Sanary-sur-mer) with private transportation, wine tastings of the Bandol appellation, and a live guide in English or Hebrew. The route moves through the Gorges of Ollioules and across vineyard country, with time to walk the medieval streets and castle views of Le Castellet, and to explore the harbor and history of Sanary-sur-mer. Lunch is on your own. The tour runs 6.5 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore three villages and wine tasting

• Visit medieval village Ollioules
• Climb to Ollioules castle viewpoint
• Wine tasting of Bandol appellation
• Explore feudal village Le Castellet
• Visit shops and enjoy panoramic views
• Lunch and free time in Le Castellet
• Visit colorful fishing port Sanary-sur-mer
• Learn history of Sanary-sur-mer port

The experience

You start in Ollioules, a medieval village listed among the Most Beautiful Bypasses of France, where the guide walks you through the alleyways past more than thirty arts and craft shops, ancient stone houses, and the feudal castle perched above. The village sits at the foot of the Mediterranean, and from the castle you can see across the water. On Thursdays and Saturdays, a farmer's market fills the streets. On other days, the narrow passages stay quiet enough to hear the fountains and streams that run through them.

From there, the route follows an ancient road through the Gorges of Ollioules into the Bandol wine region, where you stop to taste the local wines and learn why the grape varieties grown here cannot thrive anywhere else. The landscape shifts to bright Provençal countryside: vineyards, stone walls, and the kind of light that makes you understand why painters came here. Le Castellet sits on top of a hill, a 15th-century feudal village surrounded by those same vineyards, with a promenade at the castle that opens onto views of the St. Baum Ridge and the sea. You have free time to wander the small plazas, visit the craft shops, and sit on a restaurant terrace before lunch.

The final stop is Sanary-sur-mer, a small fishing port with colorful facades and a lively harbor. The guide recounts the village's World War II history: how this small port sheltered people from the Nazis and stood against the Third Reich. The atmosphere is Mediterranean and unhurried, a contrast to the hilltop villages you visited earlier. If you are interested in off-the-beaten-path stops, the guide can substitute a feudal village on top of Gros Cerveau mountain for Ollioules instead.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• wine tastings of the Bandol appellation.
• a live guide in English or Hebrew.
• pickup from your location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hebrew

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Floating in Provence

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Hebrew, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your own language. Groups of four or more can book two vans if you prefer smaller groups or more flexibility on stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Hebrew.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the medieval village of Ollioules actually like to walk through?

Ollioules is a listed historic village with winding alleyways, more than thirty arts and craft shops, ancient stone houses, and a feudal castle at the top. Fountains and streams run through the streets, and on Thursdays and Saturdays a farmer's market fills the village. From the castle, you look out over the village and the Mediterranean.

Do I get to taste the Bandol wine, and what makes it special?

Yes, wine tastings of the Bandol appellation are included. The guide explains what makes the grape varieties here so special and why they can only be grown in this region: a combination of soil, climate, and tradition that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

How much free time do I have in Le Castellet?

You have free time in the afternoon to explore the village, visit shops and craft booths, and sit on a restaurant terrace. Lunch is on your own. The guide does not arrange it, so you choose where and what to eat.

What is Sanary-sur-mer, and why is it worth visiting?

Sanary-sur-mer is a small fishing port with colorful facades, a lively harbor, and a Mediterranean atmosphere. The guide recounts its World War II history (how the village sheltered people from the Nazis and resisted the Third Reich), and the port's relationship with the neighboring village of Ollioules.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.