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Taradeau

To the north of the N7, between Le Luc (16 km) and Frejus (33 km), on the D10 or D48.

Discover the village of Taradeau in the Var near Vidauban

Taradeau is a wine-growing village nestled in the heart of the valley of the Florieye, a river rich in trout, which flows through the Gaye Pan gorges into the Argens. Served by the Via Aureliana, Taradeau was a prosperous Gallo-Roman community, but twice, in the 9th and 14th centuries, the village was ravaged by invasions.

Village de Taradeau.

The Taradel Tower, oppidum and Chapelle Saint Martin

Overlooking the village, the Fort oppidum, the Tour Taradel (high watchtower) and the Chapelle Saint Martin (12th-century chapel) are the remains of the village of Taradel, which was built on a hill. From the top, you have a lovely view of the village of Taradeau and the surrounding hills.

La Tour Taradel.

Taradéen vineyards, cellar tours

From these vantage points, you can discover the Taradéen vineyards, particularly famous for some of the finest Côtes de Provence wines. If you'd like to discover some Côtes de Provence vintages, don't miss the cellar tour of Château Saint-Martin. You'll discover a Côtes de Rhône cru classé and learn a lot about wine.

vignobles Taradeau.

The Château St Martin sound and light show

The sound and light show at Château St Martin: In its magnificent 12th-century cellar, Château St Martin takes you on a fantastic journey, a fun and cultural approach to the wines of Provence through the history of the estate and its wine.

Walks around the village

You can combine walking with archaeological discovery by visiting the Fort oppidum. This ancient fortified village was built by the Romans to house Ligurian workers from the Roman farms on the plain of Les Arcs and Taradeau. The ramparts and houses are still clearly visible. The commune had the good idea of installing an orientation table. Information is available at the tourist office or from local residents.

Randonnée autour de Taradeau.

Our map of Taradeau (postal code 83 460)

To find your way around Taradeau, you can use our interactive map of the village, which you'll find on this page. We've included all the village's points of interest (town hall, church, Tour Taradel, chapel...) as well as our recommendations for accommodation in the commune. This will help you locate them before you book your stay in Taradeau.

What to see

Cellar tours and wine tasting.
Medieval chapel Notre Dame de Peygros (above the village),
terrace with panoramic view.

Leisure activities

Hiking. mountain biking.
Fishing. Tennis. Petanque.

Hotels

A magnificent château, a sublime swimming pool, comfortable rooms and an excellent restaurant. Don't miss a stay at Château de Taradel, you'll be delighted! One of our favorites in the region!

Accomodations

Bed and breakfast.
Holiday rentals. Gites.
Hotels.

Campsite.

Your questions about Taradeau

After writing this short guide to Taradeau, you sent us several questions. Here are our answers to your most interesting questions, to help all our readers. Don't hesitate to send us your other questions by email, and we'll do our best to answer them.

Where is Taradeau in the Var?

The Provencal village of Taradeau is located in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region. The town of Fréjus is 33 km away, and the nearest villages are Vidauban and Lorgues. The village is at the heart of the Côtes de Provence wine-growing area.

What are the inhabitants of Taradeau called?

Taradeau's inhabitants are called “Taradéens” and “Taradéennes”. There are around 1,900 inhabitants in the commune. The population is tending to increase as a result of the attractiveness of the Var villages.

La Tour Taradel.
Village de Taradeau.
Taradeau 83.
Eglise de Taradeau.
Restaurant Taradeau.
Randonnée autour de Taradeau.
vignobles Taradeau.

NEIGHBOURING TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Vidauban (4 km), Les Arcs (6 km) and Lorgues (9 km).