Château d'Astros

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1129 Route de Lorgues, RD 48, 83550 Vidauban
In Provence, in the heart of the Var, 680 hectares of unspoilt countryside, 70 hectares of vines and 7 hectares of apple trees.
On the one hand, organic AOP Côtes-de-Provence and IGP Var wines; on the other, a historic heritage, a family tradition since 1802.
Château d'Astros: A journey through time in the heart of Provence

The history of Château d'Astros reads like a novel: an epic fresco spanning more than 8 centuries, combining Templar knights, Renaissance spirit and a family from Marseille.

The property has been in the Maurel family since 1802. Bernard Maurel is the current owner and Bruno Maurel (one of 4 children), a priest at the Jean-Joseph Allemand youth institute in Marseille, represents the eighth generation. Assisted by his nephews and nieces, he manages the family business.

The estate has always been dedicated to winegrowing, with over 70 hectares under organic farming.
We produce rosé AOP and IGP wines that are recognised beyond our borders.
We also grow organic apples on 7 hectares and olive trees on 1/2 hectares.

A team of passionate professionals welcomes you to share their terroir, their passion and their know-how.

You can take advantage of your visit to explore the estate on our many hiking trails, enjoy a tasting session with our experts or book a guided tour to learn the secrets of wine-making and hear about the history of the estate.

VISITS :
- Self-guided tour of the grounds of Château d'Astros during shop opening hours.
- Guided tour of the vineyard and its historic monuments by 4x4 or on foot with a wine tasting session with our experts.

Wine tourism activities all year round:
- 4 types of guided tours of the vineyard and its historic monuments by 4x4 or on foot with a wine tasting session with our experts
- Oenological workshop
- Stroll through the vineyards with a winegrower's aperitif
- In season, wine tourism events (Bar éphémères, guinguette evenings...)

THINGS TO DO / SEE :
- More than 10,000 apple trees of a dozen varieties - picking possible during the season (September/October).
- The various historic monuments dotted around the estate (Templar Commandery, dovecote, aqueducts, 17th-century chapel, and the Italian-style Château where the famous film Château de ma mère, an adaptation of Marcel Pagnol's novel, was shot...)
- An educational trail focusing on the actions taken by Château Astros to promote sustainable development and biodiversity.

Services

Services

Car park
Wifi
Animals accepted

Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

Rates

Rates

Free entry.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CashCash
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
Online paymentOnline payment
Contactless paymentContactless payment

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 January 2025 until 11 May 2025 - Closed on sunday
From 12 May 2025 until 13 October 2025 - Open everyday
From 14 October 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Closed on sunday

Medias

Medias

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Location

Location

Château d'Astros
1129 Route de Lorgues, RD 48, 83550 Vidauban

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Riverside
  • Waterside
  • View over the vineyards
  • In the country
  • Town outskirts
  • On a farm or small holding
  • Village 2 km away
Updated on 09 January 2025 at 10:44
by Office de tourisme intercommunal Dracénie Provence Verdon
(Offer identifier : 900131)
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