weather in June? the Var
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I've been there twice. Our week there in June 2000 was actually only five nights - - and it was a relatively "down" period during a very packed 16 day trip. But I have been there one other time for five days in 1999 also (exploring trip).<BR><BR>Montauroux itself was a charming and interesting enough little town. We were able to get a private tour of the "Christian Dior chapel" (Mr. Dior gave the money to restore it). Nearby Tourettes is a similar little hill town.<BR><BR>You can drive to the Gorges du Verdun or to Gourdes (different direction).<BR><BR>Grasse is a so-so side trip to see one of the perfume factory/museums. There is some "old town" shopping.<BR><BR>The Corniche de l'Esterel is a great seaside drive that finishes in Cannes - - and unlikely as it might seem, a little place called "Le Sweet" (it looks like just an ice cream/snack shop) has a complete and great sea food menu.<BR><BR>We went as far west as Aix en Provence for shopping, lunch and general city-strolling. It's a bit far, but not too bad.<BR><BR>And of course you can make it to Antibes or Nice (antiques market on Monday at Cours Saleya) or to Monte Carlo for a casino night or fancy dining, looking out over the sea.<BR><BR>There are other places I haven't ever been to personally: Biot is often cited, and we saw a lot of family-style fun (paddleboats, canoes, fishing, etc) on Lac de Saint Cassien, which is right at the exit from the Autoroute du Soleil for Montauroux.<BR>
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Aix is in the Bouche-de-Rhone. In the Var, you have Bandol where the Best Rose wine is made. the beautiful village of Entracasteaux, and it's beautiful sumptous chateau that is a B&B. There;s cotignac, and there's Hyeres and La Garde-Freinet, Both have good dining, Lavendou, Toulon. Seillans, Fayence, all have market days. Draguinan is an area to see the lavender in abundence as is its nighbor,Alphes-De-haute=Provence that includes.Digne, " Guides for hiking ans walking in the Var are in Val d'Entraunes and Beuil Valberg. I hope this helps.<BR>