41ème Journées Européennes du Patrimoine

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

“Discovery” Tours

All day – independent: departure from rue Jean Jaurès.

Leaflet distributed at the office.

Five good reasons to visit Cogolin:

1 - The discovery trail of the old village (punctuated with signs for additional information);

2 - Trompe-l’oeil;

3 - Arts and crafts;

4 - Art workshops;

5 - Wine estates.

"Captain' game - Orientation course"

All day – independently. Location: Cogolin Marine Captaincy

Put on your adventurer capes and get ready to solve riddles about coastal biodiversity! Follow the map, solve the riddles and dive into an exciting educational adventure.

Through puzzles and at each punching terminal, young explorers learn the crucial importance of protecting our seas and coastlines! Ready to weigh anchor and explore the hidden treasures of the oceans with Captain'Game?

Come and collect your game card from the reception of the Cogolin Marine Captaincy or from the tourist office in Cogolin town centre.

Pipe Factory

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 – ONLY : workshop tours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 : Store open only from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: directly at the Courrieu & Fils Pipe Factory, 58 av. Georges Clemenceau

From father to son since 1802, the Courrieu family has been making its pipe models from the best briar from the Massif des Maures, selected by the Master pipe maker. Beauty, quality and lightness are the golden rules of this manufacturing.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 ONLY

17th century stately home - The Castle

Exhibitions of artistic works & Conference – Location: 46 rue Nationale

From 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – free. Reservations recommended at 04.94.95.27.14 or culture@cogolin.fr

Conference at 11:00 a.m. – (duration: 1h30): by Mr. Bernard REVEST “Traditional games from Provence and elsewhere, for young and old”

Exhibitions by GECA painter & JAN LO visual artist

Digital museum: the greatest works of art are in Cogolin!

Location: 46 rue Nationale

From 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – free. Reservations recommended at 04.94.95.27.14 or culture@cogolin.fr

Digital Museum “Micro-madness”

Discover, admire and interact with a unique cultural offering made up of numerous masterpieces, without leaving Cogolin!

Micro-Folie is based around a digital museum in collaboration with: Centre Pompidou, Château de Versailles, Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris, the Avignon Festival, Arab World Institute, Louvre, Musée national Picasso-Paris, the Musée d'Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, Opéra national de Paris, Grand Palais, Univers science and La Villette.

This digital art gallery offers access to their collections, projected on a large screen. Digital tablets allow visitors to find more detailed information on each projected work, to zoom in and access fun video content related to the collection they are discovering. The Mona Lisa, the Palace of Versailles or even the history of Egyptian Antiquity will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Virtual reality: an immersion in the heart of culture!

Dive into the heart of works of art and documentaries thanks to a selection of immersive 360° content! Within the space dedicated to virtual reality, two headsets and around twenty educational content on the themes of art, science and nature are offered with free access, thanks to the partnership between Micro-Folie and Arte. Enter a painting by Claude Monet, swim with dolphins, go into the stratosphere or discover Pompeii for a volcanic journey into antiquity! This space is also a friendly place where you can take the time to discuss or browse the art books made available to you.

Exclusive: “Tours of the Carpet Factory – A Craft”

Departures : 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Registration required at the Tourist Office on 04 94 55 01 10

Meeting place : Carpet Factory at 5, Bd Louis Blanc.

"A Cogolin carpet is a unique piece made by craftsmen with exceptional know-how." These creations are made around four families of traditional crafts. From hand-knotted to weaving on 19th-century Jacquard hand looms, the Cogolin carpet is recognizable by the unrivaled elegance of its floral and geometric high-relief patterns and its palette of vibrant colors.

Familiar Creations Workshop : self-guided tour: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3 p.m.-7 p.m. - Location: 2, rue Pisan (city center)

François Fenoll brings back to life objects "put in the shadows" thanks to his "Luminous Creations". Made from recovered objects, upcycling, he shares with you a unique know-how combined with a boundless passion. Absolutely in tune with the times!

Exclusive: “Discover the history of Tarte Tropézienne and visit the laboratory”

Departure at: 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Duration: 1 hour. (10 places max. per visit)

Registration required at the Tourist Office on 04 94 55 01 10

Meeting place: La Tarte Tropézienne - 420 Avenue des Narcisses. 1 Rue Beausoleil. 83310 Cogolin.

Château de Trémouries : “Free tours and tasting of wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil”

Departures at: 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Duration: 1 hour. (30 places max. per visit)

Registration required at the Tourist Office on 04 94 55 01 10

Meeting point: 1698, route de la Mole – 83310 COGOLIN

Discovery of the establishment of one of the oldest wine estates in Cogolin, producers of quality AOP wines respecting the HVE protocol of sustainable cultivation, and also of balsamic vinegar and olive oil of exceptional quality.

Exclusive: “Opening of the Font Mourier wastewater treatment plant”

Departure at: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - Duration: 1 hour.

Discover the Font Mourier wastewater treatment plant located in Cogolin, and follow the wastewater and the different treatment stages to transform it into clean water ready to be discharged into the sea.

Registration required using the QR CODE:

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(Closed shoes required)

Meeting place: 1708 Route de la Foux, 83310 Cogolin, France, 83310 Cogolin, France

ONLY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Guided tour of the old village:

Departure: 9:50 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - Duration: 45'

Registration required at 04 94 55 01 10 - Meeting point: at the Tourist Office, Place de la République

Discovering our atypical little medieval town (serpentine porches, 14th century clock tower, 11th-16th century church housing works listed as Historic Monuments) - Duration: 1h30.

Domaine Château Saint Maur : free tours from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Departures: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - Meeting point: 535, route de Collobrières – D48

Reservation: +33 (0)4 94 95 48 48 - chateausaintmaur@zannier.com

The estate's cellar opens its doors to you, it's an opportunity to discover its wine storehouse, tours of the vineyards and production areas - by reservation only with a maximum of 20 participants per visit. Food truck on site from 3 p.m.