When rain arrives between Bormes-les-Mimosas, Le Lavandou and Hyères, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover the Var differently. Here are five activities to turn a grey day into an unexpected, enjoyable break.

1. Tropical escape at Parc Olbius Riquier

In Hyères, Parc Olbius Riquier hides a tropical greenhouse filled with palms, bamboo, exotic birds and waterfalls. A warm, escapist bubble—perfect for forgetting the clouds.
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2. Wellness break at Mona Spa
In the heart of the Grand Hôtel Eden Rose in Bormes, Mona Spa offers a sauna, hammam, hydrojets, and face & body treatments in a soft, elegant atmosphere. Ideal for an afternoon dedicated to letting go.
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3. Mystery and play at La Clé du Temps
La Clé du Temps in Hyères offers immersive escape rooms where, with family or friends, you solve heists, scientific secrets or hidden treasures. An original way to turn rain into adventure.
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4. Intimate tastings in local wineries
In La Londe, Bormes or Hyères, step into wineries such as Domaine de l'Anglade or Léoube. On the menu: tastings, food & wine pairings, and immersion in the Var terroir… while the sky drums outside.
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5. Cultural deep-dive at the Bormes Museum
The Musée d’Histoire et d’Art de Bormes-les-Mimosas (MHAB) takes you through 2,400 years of local history. Thanks to interactive tablets, sculptures, paintings and archaeological finds come to life in an immersive scenography. A cultural gem nestled in the heart of the medieval village.
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Nestle into a cosy cocoon
And to end the day gently, nothing beats a warm retreat with views over a misty sea or scented hills. Carefully selected stays by a local agency let you savour the magic of the Var—even in the rain.
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When the Var reinvents itself in the rain
Rather than waiting for the sun to return, let yourself be surprised: between tropical nature, wellness, culture, crafts and culinary delights, the Var is full of experiences that take on a special charm when the sky turns grey.