What is La Vacherie in Tourves?

It is an old 15th century farm building, listed as a historic monument, located in the commune of Tourves in the Var department.

Can you visit La Vacherie today?

The site now hosts an educational farm offering visits focused on animals and nature rather than a traditional heritage tour of the building.

Where is La Vacherie located?

It is located in Tourves, in the Var department, near the entrance to the Caramy gorges.

Is La Vacherie a protected historic monument?

Yes, the building is listed as a historic monument.

Ferme dite La Vacherie

Tourves

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Ferme dite La Vacherie stands in Tourves (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

La Vacherie is an old farm building dating from the 15th century, located in the commune of Tourves in the Var department, and listed as a historic monument. The site now hosts an educational farm activity centred on animal mediation and nature awareness. Visitors find an historic farm complex turned into a meeting place between people and animals, in a rural setting near the Caramy gorges.

What to know

The building dates from the 15th century and is protected as a listed historic monument.
The site is now home to an educational farm offering visits, animal-related activities and family events.
It lies on the way to the Caramy gorges, in a rural setting suited to families and groups.
Opening hours, prices and visiting arrangements are not specified in the data available for this page.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

On site

Child-friendly

Where this château is

Tourves · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

1633 Le Grès, 83170 Tourves

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Château phone number

+33 6 62 93 44 37

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081762
Period of construction: 15th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

What is La Vacherie in Tourves?: It is an old 15th century farm building, listed as a historic monument, located in the commune of Tourves in the Var department.
Can you visit La Vacherie today?: The site now hosts an educational farm offering visits focused on animals and nature rather than a traditional heritage tour of the building.
Where is La Vacherie located?: It is located in Tourves, in the Var department, near the entrance to the Caramy gorges.
Is La Vacherie a protected historic monument?: Yes, the building is listed as a historic monument.