Au Rendez-Vous - panoramic terrace and Provençal beef stew in Callian

In Callian, Mas Ricardenque brings together two emblematic crops of the Pays de Fayence on one estate: grapevines and the Centifolia rose grown for perfumery. This family estate uses organic farming methods and grows around 8,000 Centifolia rose bushes alongside a vineyard whose grapes are made into wine on site.

Why visit?

A visit reveals how two kinds of terroir coexist: wine and perfume plants. Across the seasons, the estate tells the story of growing and harvesting roses, and working the vines through to winemaking.

Can you explore the estate itself?

Mas Ricardenque occasionally opens its growing areas to visitors. In 2026, it notably participates in the Pays de Fayence's Visites de la Passion / Chemins parfumés, with a small-group encounter among the roses and vines to discover the work of Pascal and Lauriane.

The little extra

Here, the connection between farming and perfume is particularly tangible: the Centifolia rose is not decorative but a genuine agricultural crop, growing alongside the vines. It is an interesting place to combine winemaking, perfume plants and family expertise in a single outing.

What to know before visiting

Visits and immersive experiences depend on growing seasons and scheduled events. For 2026, it is best to check dates and book before travelling.

Inside the world of a distinctive painter

In Callian, Espace Édouard Goerg occupies a small 19th-century château with romantic turrets, where the French Expressionist painter and printmaker lived from 1957 until his death in 1969. Visitors discover his world through oil paintings, pen drawings and etchings. The venue also serves as a tourist information office.

A little something extra

The visit offers a striking contrast between the delicate architecture of the residence and the intensity of Goerg's work. Elected to the Académie des beaux-arts in 1965, the painter remains closely connected with Callian.

Good to know before you visit

Free admission. According to the tourist office, the exhibition is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible route and ramp. The venue's schedule changes by period: in November and December 2026, it is usually open on Fridays, with more days advertised during certain school holidays. Check the schedule before visiting.