Have you ever seen... a chocolate museum in a 17th century chapel? Roquebrune-sur-Argens has been offering you this original visit for 10 years. The visit of the museum is completely free and allows you to discover a beautiful collection of 1000 pieces associated with chocolate.
The first part of the visit is dedicated to the origins of chocolate. Did you know that chocolate, before being a delicacy, was considered a medicine?
In the rest of the main area, there are many collectibles on chocolate: advertisements, accessories, derivatives... Moreover, for this new museum, the 3 chocolate makers of the city have each created a chocolate structure displayed in the window.
The entire last part of the museum is dedicated to the children with a "Choco-mômes" area offering the possibility of organising children's birthday party and privatising this area. Workshops for children take place every Tuesday in July and August, check with the Tourist Office.
| The chocolate and cocoa House | |
|---|---|
| Address | Chapelle des Sœurs de la Charité de Nevers Rue de l’Hospice – 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens |
| Tel | + 33 (0)4 94 45 42 65 |
| Opening hours : April, May, June, September and October | Tuesday to Saturday 9am-12:30pm/2:30pm-6pm |
| Opening hours : July and August | Tuesday to Saturday 9am-12:30pm/2:30pm-6pm |
| Opening hours : December, February and March | Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm/2:30pm-6:00pm |
| Opening hours : Novembrer et January | Annual closure |
1 place Saint-Pierre
83520 Roquebrune-Sur-Argens
Tel : 04 94 56 44 26
Specialities :
its chocolate "Tendre rêve", an original creation
the chocolate spread
17 rue des Portiques
83520 Roquebrune-Sur-Argens
Tel : 04 94 49 55 38
Specialities :
the macaroons
strawberry and olive oil tart, 100% local
2 montée Saint-Michel
83520 Roquebrune-Sur-Argens
Tel : 04 94 45 31 56
Specialities :
the "Chocolats du Rocher" (coated nougat)
hot chocolate to drink on a terrace
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The Pays de Fayence (Fayence district) has many great provencal villages. All of them have a particularity such as the view from Mons or the artistic streets of Tourrettes. Do no forget to stop in Seillans that has the label of "Most beautiful village in France"
North of the A8 motorway, you will find the Pays de Fayence. Saint-Cassien lake, a real oasis of freshness in the Var, awaits you! Take a break at the Lake House before visiting the villages of Bagnols-en-Forêt, St-Paul-en-Forêt or Tanneron.
The city of Roquebrune-sur-Argens is the most westerly of the destination. It includes three districts: La Bouverie, at the foot of Gorges du Blavet; The village, overlooked by its magnificent rock, and Les Issambres, with its nautical activities by the sea.
Les Adrets de l'Estérel is a small town located at the extreme southeastern Var. Bordering the Maritimes Alpes, it is composed of large green forests. The town overlooks the bay of Cannes and has an exceptional view on the Lérins Islands and the Corniche de l'Estérel.
Puget sur Argens is a small village located in the middle of many wineries. Its commercial area, near the village, includes many shopping center. North of the village, the Bois du Defens give rise to several walks.
Welcome to Les Issambres, the district of Roquebrune-sur-Argens located on the coast. True paradise with its 8 km of beaches and creeks, this family seaside resort, already frequented at the time by the Romans, is located between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Fréjus-Saint Raphaël.
Frejus, located halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, is at the heart of the Côte d'Azur. Based on a sandstone buttress of the Esterel massif, the town dominates the valleys of Argens and Reyran. Frejus has the appearance of a small Provencal town whose new districts extend to the sea.
65km from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, Saint-Raphaël is located between Cannes and Saint-Tropez. This seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast is at the bottom of the great Esterel mountains. Saint Raphael, whose city center is by the sea, is divided into different neighborhoods that have all their characteristics and their personalities.
