Wine estate in Vidauban producing organic AOP Côtes de Provence and IGP Var wines on a historical property.
Organic wine tastings, guided vineyard tours and hiking trails on the estate.
Guided tours available Monday to Friday by appointment. Free individual tasting.
Wheelchair accessible and pets welcome.
About
In Provence, in the heart of the Var, 680 ha of preserved nature, 70 ha of vines and 7 ha of apple trees.
On one side, organic wines in AOP Côtes-de-Provence and IGP Var; on the other, a historical heritage, a family tradition since 1802.
Château by Astros: A journey through time in the heart of Provence
The story of Astros' Château reads like a novel: an epic saga spanning more than 8 centuries, blending Templar knights, Renaissance spirit and a Marseilles family.
This property has been in the Maurel family since 1802. Bernard Maurel is the current owner. Bruno Maurel (one of the four children), a priest at the Jean-Joseph Allemand Youth Institute in Marseille, represents the eighth generation and currently manages the estate, assisted by his nephews and nieces.
The property has always had a wine-growing vocation, and has been certified as organic farming since 2020.
We produce, in particular, rosé wines with AOP and IGP designations recognized beyond our borders.
We also cultivate apples on 7 hectares and olive trees on half a hectare using organic farming methods.
A team of passionate professionals welcomes you to share their local area, their passion and their expertise.
You can take advantage of your visit to explore the estate by taking our many hiking trails, enjoy a tasting with our experts or book a guided tour to learn the secrets of winemaking and hear the history of the property.
VISITS:
- Free visit of the Château Astros park during the shop's opening hours.
- Guided tour of the vineyard and its historical monuments by 4x4 or on foot, including a wine tasting with our experts
Wine tourism activities all year round:
- 4 types of guided tours of the vineyard and its historical monuments by 4x4 or on foot, including a wine tasting with our experts
- Wine tasting workshop
- Stroll through the vineyards with a winemaker's aperitif
- During the wine tourism events season (pop-up bars, open-air dance evenings, etc.)
THINGS TO DO / THINGS TO SEE:
- Discover on site, more than 10,000 apple trees of a dozen varieties - picking possible during the season (September/October)
- The various historical monuments that dot the estate (Templar Commandery, dovecote, aqueducts, 17th-century chapel, and the Château with its Italian architecture where the famous Château of my mother, an adaptation of the novel by Marcel Pagnol, was filmed…)
- Educational trail highlighting the actions implemented by the Château d'Astros in support of sustainable development and biodiversity.
Languages spoken: English, French
Animals : Dogs allowed, but only on a leash.
Disability: Not all of the Domaine is wheelchair accessible independently; it is best to inquire before coming to reception.
Environment : A la campagne, Rivière ou fleuve à moins de 300 m, En périphérie de la ville, Village à -2 km, Sur une exploitation agricole, Au bord de l'eau, Vue sur le vignoble
Visits: Self-guided group tours available upon request, Guided group tours available upon request, Paid group tastings
Services:
Pets allowed
Educational visits
Sale of property
Shop
Restoration
Guided tours
Picnic baskets
Online store
Click & Collect
Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Wheelchair accessible independently
Reception staff trained to welcome people with disabilities
Activities :
Product tasting
Winemaker/farmer aperitif
Animation
Equipment:
Bathroom
Parking
Coach parking
Free parking
Restaurant nearby
Catering required
Cold room
Video projector
Paper board
Tables
Rectangular tables
Standing table
Wifi in the room
Screen
Chairs
Seminar/meeting
Accommodation nearby
Visitors' reviews
9.0/10
Excellent
Visitors especially praise the setting (39 positive reviews out of 46) and the experience (96 out of 114).
Experience114 reviews7.9
Welcome76 reviews6.2
Setting46 reviews8.1
On-site dining17 reviews7.8
Food8 reviews3.0
Value for money6 reviews0.6
210 recent reviews, out of 765 in total
Google 702
TripAdvisor 63
Average of reviews posted on Google, TripAdvisor and other review platforms, calculated by Fairguest. Updated on 27/10/2026.
Free admission. Guided tours.
- Astros' Adventure: €45
For 2 to 8 people – 2 hours
Explore the estate by 4x4 and enjoy an open-air tasting in a magical setting.
- The Time of Secrets: €65
For 2 to 8 people – 2.5 hours
Tour in a 4x4 and introduction to wine tasting in a private and privileged location on the estate.
- The Provençal Stopover: €105
For 2 to 8 people – 3 hours
Explore the estate by 4x4, enjoy a wine tasting workshop followed by lunch on the shop's terrace.
TASTING WORKSHOPS:
- Blind tasting: €27
For 2 to 14 people – 1 hour
A sensory experience where only the nose and palate guide the discovery.
-Food & wine pairings: €39
For 2 to 14 people – 1 hour 15 minutes
Several sweet and savory pairings have been created to enhance our wines.
- The Secrets of Wine
From 2 to 14 people – on request
A tailor-made wine tasting introduction centered around the estate's wines.
SEMI-INDEPENDENT TRAILS
- Simple tasting: €9
With or without a reservation
Three glasses of organic wines & tasting notes – to be enjoyed on the terrace of our shop.
-Guided tasting: €25
With or without a reservation
Food and wine pairing with four glasses and appetizer tapas explained by our team.
-The Gourmet Break: From €20
From 2 to 20 people – advance booking required
Gourmet basket, savory and sweet snacks & wines to take away for picnicking in nature on our trails.
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