Local food

Provençal Dishes

• Ratatouille: Stewed vegetables with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with Provençal herbs.

• Soupe au Pistou: Vegetable soup with beans, pasta, and basil pesto.

• Salade Niçoise: Local variant with fish, olives, eggs, and vegetables.

Fish & Seafood

• Bouillabaisse: Fish soup with shellfish, saffron, and herbs.

• Anchoïade: Anchovy paste or dip, served with bread or vegetables.

Meat Dishes

• Daube Provençale: Slow-cooked beef or lamb stew with wine, herbs, olives, and vegetables.

• Agneau de Sisteron: Tender, mild lamb from the region.

Olives & Olive Oil

• Var is famous for high-quality olives and olive oil, used in tapenade, salads, or simply on bread.

Cheese

• Brebis & Chèvre: Sheep and goat cheeses.

• Tomme de Provence: Lightly aged cow or sheep cheese.

Sweets

• Nougat de Montélimar: Almond and honey bars.

• Fougasse: Flatbread with olives, herbs, or bacon.

• Calissons d’Aix: Sweet almond and candied melon paste.

Drinks

• Rosé Côtes de Provence, Pastis, and local wines and liqueurs.