About the Area

Correns is a small farming village located in the countryside behind the glitz and glamour of the Cote d’Azur. Correns is perfectly situated as a base from which to explore this wonderful and varied region. It's close to beaches and major tourist centres and the landscape surrounding us offer majestic panoramas, lush vegetations, calm waters, hills and cliffs and the birthplace of a richly preserved biodiversity.

Correns has a rustic and timeless charm, steeped in centuries of agriculture and viniculture. But this ancient settlement also has a very special place in modern French history. In 1997 Correns was nominated the country’s '1st Organic Village in France' and our farming community proudly produce organically grown wine, goats cheese, honey, olives, olive oil, truffles, eggs, chickens and a variety of seasonal vegetables all of which are available to purchase directly from the producers, in and around the village.

Correns is an adventure playground for adults and children alike, for activity lovers, without having to leave our village you can:

Climb the crags of the internationally ranked Vallon Sourn
Hike the Bessillon mountain range
Kayak on the River Argens, starting in the village centre
Cycle the quiet country roads and trails through vineyards and forests
Mountain bike the rugged tracks of the Grand Bessillon
Horse ride through the forests and vineyard trails
Cool off in the natural reserve bathing spots
Play tennis, football or pétanque
Entertain the children in the village playground

There are a host of activities and tourist attractions for visitors of all ages in our department. On arrival we provide a Welcome Book with our recommendations.

The best online source of information, in both French and English can be found on www.provenceweb.fr

Main Tourist Attractions in the area

The Gorges du Verdon - the biggest canyon in Europe
Abbaye du Thoronet
Vallon Sourn Natural Beach - a protected natural site with beaches & picnic area
Barjols Fountains - the ‘Tivoli’ of provence with 20 fountains
Brignoles Medieval Town - the palace and birthplace of the Earls of Provence, now a museum
Cotignac and its Rocher - ancient cave dwellings within the rock
Basilica at Saint-Maximim - contains the relics of Mary Magdalene
The waterfalls at Sillans-la-Cascade, Villecroze
The beaches and boating activities at Lac de Sainte Croix
Enjoy the daily & night markets of our surrounding villages

Wine tasting in Correns

Domaine des Aspras www.aspras.com

Domaine de la Grande Palliere www.lagrandepalliere.com

Chateau Miraval www.miraval-provence.com

Chateau Margui www.chateaumargui.com

Chateau Real Martin http://www.chateau-real-martin.com

Domaine de St Andrieu http://www.domaine-saint-andrieu.com/en