Le Pradet
A village on the seaThe colors of Provence
On the coast between Hyères and Toulon, and facing the Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer peninsula, Le Pradet has preserved the authentic charm of southern villages. Between wild oak-wooded massifs and heavenly beaches, unspoilt nature celebrates the daily marriage of Provence’s colors: the blues of sky and sea, the gold of sun, sand and rocks, the emerald of vineyards and forests. Enjoy a walk in the forest just a stone’s throw from the Mine Museum, on the country lanes, or on the vineyard trail where the local produce of Le Pradet awakens your taste buds.
The Cap Garonne mine museum
The mine museum is located on the Cap Garonne hill in the Colle Noire massif, whose hiking trails offer panoramic views of the Hyères islands and Toulon harbor. A unique experience on a breathtaking mineralogical site. The scientific interest of the crystals found here has long attracted researchers from all over the world. From the history of the miners to that of the rocks, a visit to these former copper mines is a captivating immersive adventure for young and older alike.
Nautical delights between sea and forest
The seaside resort of Le Pradet boasts 7km of coastline, unspoilt nature and numerous beaches and coves, making it a natural choice for nautical leisure. From Easter to All Saints’ Day, sailing and kite surfing schools offer courses and workshops for children and adults. Paddle and kayak tours along the red rock and maritime pine-fringed coastline are exquisite for sea and nature lovers.
In the heart of the local terroir
On the country roads, taste the white, rosé and red wines of the Navicelle or Clos Cibonne wine estates, where the original Tibouren grape variety has found its fullness. A curiosity of French gastronomy, venture to the “Escargots de la Dominette” farm for an original visit of the breeding of “petits gris” and “gros gris”, then continue on to the “Moulin de l’Esquirol” to meet the olive tree, a tree of peace steeped in history.
The Cravéro park, a bucolic stopover in Le Pradet
The Cravéro park is a wooded park in the heart of the village, embellished with Mediterranean and exotic plant species, a mansion – now the Town Hall – a 17th-century pool with refreshing water jets, and a former rose garden transformed into an art gallery. Whether you’re with the family at the children’s playground, at a designer’s market, or contemplating the year-round exhibitions at the gallery, this peaceful, cultural getaway is well worth the visit.
