Discover Trets: Heritage, Hiking and Wine

Specific highlights for a stay in Trets include historic buildings, hiking and Provençal products. If you are looking for a hotel in Trets, you can first decide whether architectural history, a hike, or the market and wine should be the focus. The following places and routes offer different ways to explore these themes.

Church and Château: Trets’ architectural history

The Église Notre-Dame de Nazareth combines Romanesque architectural elements with a Gothic bell tower dating from the 14th century. Inside is a Baroque altarpiece from the 17th century by Christophe Veyrier. The Romanesque elements, Gothic tower and Baroque altarpiece thus represent different periods. The church has been protected as a historic monument by decree of September 20, 1945.

The Château des Remparts can also be understood through its architectural history. The first structure is dated to the beginning of the 13th century and was originally built as a fortress with a keep, machicolations and loopholes. Today, the château also hosts weddings, exhibitions, conferences, performances and concerts. It is also included in the guided tours offered by the Trets tourist office.

Ermitage Saint-Jean-du-Puy and hiking trails

The Ermitage Saint-Jean-du-Puy was classified in 1938 as a site and monument of artistic, historical, scientific, legendary and picturesque interest. Its bell tower offers panoramic views of Sainte-Victoire and its valley, as well as Sainte-Baume to the south. The hike to the ermitage is listed as a difficult, 16.6-kilometer loop marked GRP® and PR. Check the weather and current fire-related access restrictions before setting out.

A hike on the GR 9 leads toward the Ermitage in Trets, a historic pilgrimage site. The sentier vigneron de Trets is a separate circular trail through natural landscapes, vineyards and heritage sites. The routes described therefore differ in the features noted: the loop to the Ermitage is listed with its distance and difficulty, while the sentier vigneron focuses on landscape and heritage features. Check local trail conditions before setting out on the sentier vigneron.

Market and wine from Provence

The weekly Provençal market in Trets offers seasonal and Provençal products. These include fruit and vegetables, honey, spices, olives, cheese, meat and fish. The selection ranges from fresh produce to a variety of regional foods; if you would like to include the market in your plans, check the date in advance.

At Domaine Jas Monges, visitors can taste the estate’s wines in the wine shop. The selection includes three rosé wines, two red wines and one white wine. As visitor offerings may vary with the season and events, check in advance whether tastings are available. The market and wine cellar complement the cultural and hiking themes with specific ways to explore Provençal products and wine.

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