Apple Picking
OUR ORCHARDS ARE CLOSED
The apple picking will come back in sept. 2027
Les pommes d’astros
Le temps de la cueillette
La saison de la récolte s’étend généralement de début septembre à mi-octobre. En fonction des variétés de pommes et des conditions météorologiques, la cueillette s’effectuera plus ou moins tôt dans la saison. Mi-septembre reste cependant la période idéale pour bénéficier d’une grande diversité de pommes.
Practical information
How does it work?
When you arrive, check in at the welcome desk before heading to the open orchards. Then simply pick and enjoy !
Bring your own baskets or crates! If you forget them, jute bags will be available to purchase on site.
Pick freely from the open orchard areas, at your own pace.
Have your apples weighed and pay at the exit of the orchard — €2.50/kg, by card or cash.
Take home your freshly picked organic apples, with no preservatives. Pick, bite, enjoy!
More than apple picking
A day at Astros
MORNING
Apple
picking
The orchards open at 10 am. The morning light is soft and the rows are still cool — the perfect, and most beautiful, time of day to pick your apples.
LUNCH TIME
The terrace
& orchard tables
Enjoy our estate apple juices, Astros wines, sharing boards and ice creams beneath the apple trees. Settle down in the shade with your pre-booked picnic basket or enjoy our seasonal brunch.
AFTERNOON
Activities
& guided tours
Guided tours, activities for children, plus a photobooth in the heart of the orchard. Then take time to explore the estate, from the Allée aux Lions to the château grounds and vineyards.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Tastings
at the shop
Discover our apple juices, apple delicacies and estate wines in our boutique, with a tasting or a selection of gift boxes to treat someone special.
TASTE
Our juices
& botanical drinks
Born from our apple-growing heritage and inspired by the rich plant life found throughout the estate, our juices and botanical drinks reveal another side of Astros, beyond wine.
Made from organic, 100% natural ingredients, our alcohol-free juices and drinks combine fruit and botanicals in balanced, delicate and refreshing recipes.
Our journey
Our environmental commitments
Our vineyards are already certified organic, and all our orchards have been Ecocert-certified organic since 2023.
Committed to protecting the estate’s ecosystem, our team works to ensure the quality of our apples through natural growing practices and by encouraging local biodiversity.
As our apples contain no preservatives, we recommend enjoying them as fresh as possible after picking.
Good to know
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Here are the answers to the questions we are asked most often, so you can plan your visit and enjoy the orchards with complete peace of mind.
When are you open, and how long does the season last?
Apple picking begins on the first weekend of September and, depending on the harvest, we hope to remain open until early or mid-October.
Opening for the following weekend is confirmed at the beginning of each week. We recommend checking our website and social media before visiting.
Do I need to book to pick apples?
No. At weekends, apple picking is open to individuals and families without a reservation.
Reservations are only required for our guided orchard tours during the week and can be made through our website.
Is it suitable for children? What can we do on site?
Absolutely. The experience is designed as a real day out in nature for the whole family.
Children can enjoy apple picking and activities in the orchards and around the shop, as well as juices and ice creams from the orchard counter.
Beyond the orchards, you can explore the estate on foot, enjoy a picnic or discover our products at the shop.
Can we have a picnic on site?
Yes. A dedicated picnic area is available near the orchards.
You are welcome to bring your own picnic or choose one of our picnic baskets, which can be booked in advance through our website.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in areas open to the public, provided they are kept on a lead.
Practical information
Getting here
Route de Lorgues, 83550 Vidauban
+33 4 94 99 73 00
contact@astros.fr
Opening hours
High season — May to mid-October
Every day, 10 am – 6:30 pm
Open continuously and on public holidays.
Low season — mid-October to May
Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Closed from 12:30 pm to 2 pm and on public holidays.