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Wine tasting in Le Plan-de-la-Tour

Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Carignan... All grape varieties that grow in vineyards in the Côtes de Provence near the charming wine village of Le Plan-de-la-Tour. The wines in this area are best known for their fruity aromas and delicious fresh taste. The rosé wines from this area are also very well known. You can taste these perfect wines in one of the many wine estates around Le Plan-de-la-Tour, but the picturesque village itself is also definitely worth a visit. Read on to discover more about Le Plan-de-la-Tour and the immediate surroundings of this wine village.

The charming Le Plan-de-la-Tour in France

Le Plan-de-la-Tour is a charming Provençal village nestled among the hills, in a green setting and surrounded by famous vineyards and olive groves in the Var department. The village has a population of around 3,500, which means that it always has a peaceful atmosphere.

The name “Le Plan-de-la-Tour” refers to a wooden platform that was used in the 17th century to hunt wild boar. This platform is now made of stone and can still be found in the village.

The picturesque Le Plan-de-la-Tour is a perfect destination for anyone interested in wine. So if you want to go wine tasting during your holiday in the South of France, you've come to the right place. The choice of wine tastings in this area is enormous. Many wine estates in the vicinity of Le Plan-de-la-Tour offer wine tastings. Visit Château Minuty, Château de Saint-Martin, Domaine de la Rouillère or Domaine de l'Olivette, for example, and enjoy the beautiful rolling countryside while sipping a glass of fine wine. Thanks to its high altitude, many places in and around Le-Plan-de-la-Tour offer views of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and its coastline. If that doesn't give you that ultimate holiday feeling!

Discover Le-Plan-de-la-Tour: the best sights

In addition to the vineyards, there are many other sights in the picturesque village of Le-Plan-de-la-Tour. You can visit Église Saint-Martin, a beautiful church dating from the 18th century with a remarkable bell tower and a beautiful altarpiece. Hidden away in green surroundings, you can also admire the remains of the first chapel of Saint Pierre. We also highly recommend simply strolling through the wine village, through narrow streets and past beautiful houses. In between, you can relax in a cosy village square under the plane trees.

Walkers and nature lovers will also feel right at home in Le Plan-de-la-Tour because of its beautiful natural surroundings. The hilly nature reserve Massif des Maures is close to the village, where there are many walking routes and you can enjoy beautiful views while walking.

Did you know that actor Johnny Depp's country estate is located in Le Plan-de-la-Tour? You might even bump into this famous actor during your visit or stay in the village! In and around Le Plan-de-la-Tour, TotaVilla offers a variety of holiday villas, or you can stay in a genuine Provençal holiday home built from Provençal stones in the 16th century in Hameau des Claudins.