43rd European Heritage Days

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

COURRIEU & FILS PIPE FACTORY
(downtown) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday)
Location: Courrieu & Fils Pipe Factory, 58 Av. Georges Clemenceau
Only the shops and exhibitions will be open.
Passed down from father to son since 1802, the Courrieu family crafts its pipes from the finest briar from the Massif des Maures, selected by the master pipe maker. Beauty, quality, and lightness are the golden rules of this craft.

CHATEAU DE TREMOURIES - TOUR & TASTING OF WINE, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, AND OLIVE OIL
(1 km from downtown)
Tours: 10:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. – Duration: 1 hour. Registration required by no later than Friday, September 18, at 4:00 p.m. for the Saturday tour and by no later than Saturday, September 19, at 11:00 a.m. for the Sunday tour. Call 04 94 55 01 10 (Cogolin Tourist Office)
Location: Château de Trémouriès, 1698 Route de la Mole
Discover one of Cogolin’s oldest wineries, which produces high-quality AOP wines in accordance with the HVE protocol for sustainable viticulture, as well as balsamic vinegar and olive oil of exceptional quality.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE OLD VILLAGE (downtown)
All day – self-guided. Starting point: Rue Jean Jaurès
Brochures available at the Tourist Office. Five great reasons to visit Cogolin:
1 - The Old Village Discovery Trail (marked with signs providing additional information); 2 - The trompe-l’œil murals; 3 - Artistic crafts; 4 – Art studios; 5 - Wine estates.

SELF-GUIDED EDUCATIONAL ORIENTATION COURSE “CAPTAIN GAME” AT THE PORT OF LES MARINES DE COGOLIN (6 km from downtown)
Self-guided, for ages 8 and up
Location: Les Marines de Cogolin.
Starting point: Cogolin Marines Harbor Master’s Office
Put on your adventurer’s capes and get ready to solve puzzles about coastal biodiversity! Follow the map, solve the puzzles, and dive into an exciting educational adventure. Through the puzzles and at each stamping station, young explorers will learn the crucial importance of protecting our seas and coastlines! Pick up your game map at the reception desk of the Cogolin Marines Tourist Information Center (Avenue de la Plage) or at the Tourist Office (45 Avenue G. Clémenceau)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 ONLY

MANUFACTURE DE TAPIS (downtown)
Departures: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Registration required by the day before at the latest at the Tourist Office at 04 94 55 01 10 - Location: 5, Bd Louis Blanc (No on-site registration; limited spaces)
“A Cogolin rug is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted by artisans with exceptional expertise.” These creations are produced through four families of traditional crafts. From hand-knotted rugs to weaving on 19th-century hand-operated Jacquard looms, the Cogolin rug is recognizable by the unmatched elegance of its high-relief floral and geometric patterns and by its vibrant color palette.

DOMAINE DE LA GISCLE – 1122, ROUTE DE COLLOBRIERES
11 a.m. & 4 p.m. – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Registration required by Friday, September 18, at 4:00 p.m., at 04 94 55 01 10 (Cogolin Tourist Office)
• Welcome at the estate and an introduction to the family and its history spanning six generations
• the history of Domaine de la Giscle and its heritage, including a stop at the old threshing floor to discuss the history of the mill that inspired the name of the “Moulin de l’Isle” wine line, which is dear to their family;
• a stroll through the heart of the vineyards, offering a chance to discover their terroir and their work as winemakers
• a tour of their cellar and facilities;
• a guided tasting of their wines.

TOUR OF THE REED FACTORY (1.3 km from downtown)
Start time: 9:30 a.m. – Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes. Registration required at the Tourist Office at 04 94 55 01 10 (limited spaces)
Meeting point: RIGOTTI Factory, 1173 Route de la Môle
Organized by the factory’s director, Daniel Rigotti, and as part of a unique partnership, these tours will be led by our guide Stéphanie Gualbert. Reed pipes made from Cogolin reeds, 95% of which are exported and used by musicians around the world

GUIDED TOUR OF THE FONT MOURIER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(2.3 km from downtown)
10:00 a.m. – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (Limited to 20 people).
Contact: 06 24 68 21 52 - Location: 1708, route de la Foux
Registration linkhttps://evdr.co/dlhybw
Discover the Font-Mourier wastewater treatment plant in Cogolin, and follow the wastewater through the various treatment stages that transform it into clean water ready to be discharged into the sea.
Closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing required; open to ages 6 and up; registration required

MEDIA LIBRARY
44, rue Marceau (downtown)
JULES VERNE EXHIBITION - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Let the exhibits, books, and documents guide you through the world of *Extraordinary Journeys*.
PHILOSOPHY-POETRY WORKSHOPS with Samia ARABI – 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.
“Heritage in danger—come plant a seed to try to save it.” Registration required (max. 10 children); duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

THE CASTLE
46 Rue Nationale (Old Village)
EXHIBITION ON THE BEAUTY OF MARINE FAUNA by Margot LUCE.
From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The artist will be present from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY, SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITY. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Planet Ocean: What do you want to keep seeing in the ocean?”
A large panel in ocean colors depicting a reef will be prepared in advance and made available to the public, along with coloring sheets, cutting tools, and collage materials. (Activity duration: approximately 3 to 10 minutes). Each person creates an element: a fish, coral, turtle, anemone, starfish, seahorse, dolphin, octopus, etc. All elements will be attached to the panel as they are created (participants may choose where to place them).

MICRO FOLIE
-TOUR AND GAMES AT THE DIGITAL MUSEUM - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A fun, guided tour combining projected artworks and creative games centered on the marine environment
-VIDEO SCREENING - LECTURE by Alain GUERRIER - 6:00 PM
“The Little Prince and The Man Who Planted Trees”

CINEMA RAIMU
3 Bd Louis Blanc (downtown)
SCREENINGS OF THE FILMS “Manon des Sources” at 3:00 PM & “The Baker’s Wife” at 6:00 PM. Free admission

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (ONLY)

DOMAINE CHATEAU SAINT-MAUR – TOURS, TASTINGS, DELICACIES & WINE BAR (4 km from downtown)
535, route de Collobrières
The day features guided tours in small groups to ensure a high-quality experience. Mornings and late afternoons are reserved for families, with dedicated time slots for children at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. For adults, we offer an in-depth tour at 2 p.m. in French, as well as a session in English at 3 p.m. for international visitors.
Tastings & Treats: Adults will have the pleasure of tasting our two signature wines, Excellence and Saint M—two rosés that capture the essence of our cru classé terroir. We haven’t forgotten the little ones: they’ll be offered a tasting of fresh grapes and pure grape juice. The bar will also be open all day, serving gourmet platters and our famous spreads to enjoy while looking out over the vineyards.
From 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 535 Route de Collobrières – D48
Free admission and complimentary tour by reservation: +33 (0)4 94 95 48 48 chateausaintmaur@zannier.com

DOMAINE DU VAL D’ASTIER – TOUR & TASTING (4 km from downtown)
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes – Registration required at the Tourist Office at 04 94 55 01 10
Meeting place: 330, Chemin du Val d’Astier (limited spaces)
A short tour of the vineyard followed by a tasting of our grape juices, our tonic waters (verbena, elderflower, rosemary, etc.), and, for those who wish, a tasting of our wines.