Less than a ten-minute walk from Bastide de Basson, rows of vines shape the landscape in every direction. This is no coincidence: since 1997, Correns has been France’s first entirely organic village — a distinction its winemakers wear with pride, and one that still shapes the village’s identity today.

A choice made ahead of its time

Long before organic farming became a trend, several estates around Correns committed to it out of conviction, and out of respect for land they had cultivated for generations. Today, the village holds one of the highest concentrations of certified organic winemakers in all of Provence Verte.

What a visit to an estate reveals

Most estates around Correns welcome visitors for tastings, often set right among the vines. Guests learn about the region’s signature grape varieties — Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle — and how the Var’s clay-limestone soil gives Provençal wines their characteristic freshness. Many estates also offer guided tours of the cellar, where wine ages quietly in stone-walled vaults.

An experience to enjoy during your stay

For guests at Bastide de Basson, visiting a nearby estate is one of the simplest ways to extend the property’s atmosphere beyond its walls. Coffee on the terrace overlooking the vines in the morning; a tasting at the neighbouring winery in the afternoon. This is the spirit of Provence Verte in a nutshell — a way of life that never rushes.

Curious to experience this for yourself? Book your stay at Bastide de Basson and let us recommend the best estates to visit depending on the season.