A fun family pastime
is to visit a pick-your-own farm and hand-pick your own wonderfully fresh
ingredients for that summer lunch or picnic. One of the few such farms in the region is about a 1 hour drive west of Cannes – La Cueillette du Rocher and it can
make up a part of a great day out.
What fresher fruit and vegetables can grace your table than
those you’ve pulled up from the earth yourself? You are provided with a basket
each as you arrive and at your leisure you make your way through the different
fields picking whatever takes your fancy.
Prices are calculated by weight in the shop after you’ve collected your fill and they accept cash (or credit card if over €15).They sell pre-picked offerings of the same produce for those who'd rather not pick or are time-constrained and the prices are reasonable.
Prices are calculated by weight in the shop after you’ve collected your fill and they accept cash (or credit card if over €15).They sell pre-picked offerings of the same produce for those who'd rather not pick or are time-constrained and the prices are reasonable.
You will also find a quaint little bar under the shade of a 200 year old lime tree where you can reward yourself with a drink after all your hard work in the fields!
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| The kids loved digging up their lunch |
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| ....but beware - the 'cage' for children 'pas sages' (ie. naughty!) |
Dogs are not allowed in the picking fields but if you would
like to bring your four-legged friend they are allowed in bar area only - accompanied at all times and kept on a leash.
It’s free to enter so if you don’t fancy buying anything
there is no obligation. More information can be found on their website Cueillette du Rocher
Here you can find a grid of the different fruit and
vegetables that are available for picking and when. As an example, in July,
you should be able to harvest the following vegetables - Aubergines, Tomatoes, Salad, Melons, Peppers,
Courgettes, Cucumber, Celery and Beetroot as well as plenty of other fruits.
April : from
Friday to Sunday from 9.30am – 12.30pm and from 3.30pm to 7pm
May & June :
from Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from 9.30am – 12.30pm and from 3.30pm
to 7pm
July & August
: Every day including bank holidays from 9.30am – 12.30pm and from 3.30pm to
7pm
September
: from Thursday to Sunday from 9.30am – 12.30pm and from 3.30pm to 7pm
October: Weather
permitting Saturday morning from 9.30am – 12.30pm (check the website for
up-to-date opening times.
Address & directions:
Cueillette du Rocher. – 3019, Route departementale 7 - 83520
Roquebrune-sur-Argens. 04 94 45 57 90
If you are coming from the Issambres or Saint Aygulf direction
the farm is situated at the entrance to the village of Roquebrune sur Argens.
If you are coming from Puget, Le Muy or the A8 motorway
(exit 37) the farm is situated just as you leave the village of Roquebrune –Sur-
Argens. You pass over the last roundabout with an old wine shop converted into
an apartment and continue straight for about 800m in the direction of
Issambres.
In both cases the entrance is located EXACTLY at the road
sign ‘Roquebrune-sur-Argens’ - at the side you will see the board for the farm and you’ll find a big parking area.
You probably won’t spend a whole day picking fruit and
vegetables so here are a few suggestions of some other things to do in the
area:
Hike – challenge yourself to summit the stunning Rocher de
Roquebrune (372m).
There are lots of trails and paths up to the summit with it’s three crosses. It is very exposed so you will need lots of water in the summer and be very careful if it has been raining as areas can be very slippery. There are some rather tricky areas so it is not advised for those with vertigo or young children.
There are lots of trails and paths up to the summit with it’s three crosses. It is very exposed so you will need lots of water in the summer and be very careful if it has been raining as areas can be very slippery. There are some rather tricky areas so it is not advised for those with vertigo or young children.
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| The magnificent Rocher de Roquebrune |
Base Nature - 1196, bd de la mer, 83100 Fréjus - 04 94 51 91 10
135 hectares of open parkland in a converted air base. Countless activities available – cycle paths, playgrounds, kite area, skatepark, beach volleyball to name a few. A perfect place for any family to while away a few hours and with plenty of shade. Lots of parking (900 spots – free except from 1st July – 31st August when it costs €0.40 per 15 mins with the first 30 mins free) There is also a stretch of 1.5km of white sandy beach with lifeguards on duty in high season.
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| Kite flying festival in October at the Base Nature in Frejus |
Water Sports Centre - Base du Rocher - 06 61 41 75 74 - 19 Chemin du Lac, 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens - there is a great aquatic centre at the base of the Rocher - kayaks, mini-golf, mountain bikes etc for hire. More information at Base du Rocher Water Sports Centre
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