Mediterranean beaches
By staying in our guest rooms in Tourves, near Saint-Maximin and Brignoles, you will be less than 45 minutes from the first beaches of the Mediterranean. You can go to the splendid city of Cassis and take advantage of its remarkable creeks. In the heart of the Calanques National Park, you will have the possibility of exploring, on foot or by boat, the magnificent Marseilles coastline. You will be able to discover marvelous landscapes between cliffs, forest massifs and turquoise water. During your visit to Cassis, explore the creeks of Port-Miou, Port-pin and En-Vau.
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume and its basilica
Visit one of the most remarkable sites in Provence. The Basilica of Saint-Maximin houses the relics of Mary Magdalene. You will be captivated by its dimensions: 73 m long, 43 m wide and 29 m high. Take the opportunity to admire the keystones of the nave, the apse, the woodwork of the choir and the pulpit.
Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume
This typical village of Provence is to visit. Walk the streets of this village perched on the Sainte-Baume massif. Take advantage of your visit to discover the Grotte de Sainte Marie-Madeleine. This geological curiosity is 45 minutes walk from the center of the village, it is a very coveted place of pilgrimage.
The museum of the Red Gueules
Through a fun guided tour, you will follow in the footsteps of the history of bauxite mining in the Var. You will learn more about the methods of transforming bauxite into aluminum, its use and the daily life of miners. This museum is located in the heart of the village of Tourves.
Aix en Provence
In 45 minutes, you will be in the city of 1,000 fountains. Walk the cobbled streets of the center of this dynamic town in the south of France, Aix-en-Provence. This is an opportunity to have a coffee on the terrace on the Cours Mirabeau, to visit the Atelier de Cézanne or to take part in the local culture by participating in a festival.
Golf courses
Within a 30 km perimeter around your charming guest house near Brignoles, you can access two golf courses, that of Barbaroux and Nans-les-Pins. For beginners and more experienced, this is the perfect time to share a pleasant moment during your stay at La Dryade.