The Var hills in late spring are an argument for arriving early and staying longer. Le Riou and Le Château emerge from their winter rest in vivid condition during May and June, with lush fairways, receptive greens, and the kind of course presentation that rewards a well-struck approach shot in the most satisfying way. Wild flowers push through the rough on both layouts, and the mornings carry a freshness that disappears entirely by July. The resort's outdoor spaces — terraces, pools, garden walks — come fully into their own without the intensity of high summer heat. This is the window when Provence performs its most effortless version of itself, and the golf reflects it entirely.