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Bandol

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var

Bandol - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Var
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Faced with its magnificent Gulf saturated light, nestled between its hills covered with gorse, pine and mulberry Bandol is the largest and oldest resorts on the coast. The sandy beaches that line the bay Bandol are many. Lido Beach to the east, the Casino south beach, beach Renécros pleasantly nestled deep in a cove famous...

But you will not leave without tasting Bandol calm and voluptuous beauty multiple creeks that mark the path of the ledge. Accessible both by boat, these natural creeks will allow you to join the pleasure of a boat trip to one of inside swimming.

natural shelter known since antiquity, wearing Bandol with its 1600 seats, today is the 9th port in France by its capacity. 160 passing places are available to ship stopover. The quay of honor can accommodate boats from 20 to 40 meters, in a modernized comfort with new electrical terminals. Part of the quay is assigned to Sharp association, Legends and Traditions.

Red, rosé or white wine... Famous Bandol invite you to discover an authentic and unique terroir... Composed of fifty areas, the vineyards of Bandol was one of the first to receive the 'AOC (appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in 1941. It is possible, following the route of Bandol wines, make a stop in one of many areas and taste the famous red, rosé or white. Equipped with an exceptional site facing south, the vineyard receives 3000 hours of sunshine a year. Bandol knew, thanks to its quality local, tame a difficult plant: Mourvèdre. This grape produces wines of great quality and allowed winemakers wine Bandol to raise their production among the best wines of France.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBandol
Postcode83150
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Latitude43.1364180 (N 43° 8’ 11”)
Longitude5.7541860 (E 5° 45’ 15”)
Surface area8.58 km²
Population8483 inhabitants
Density988 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureToulon (16.8 km, 14 min)
Insee code83009
IntercommunalityCA Sud Sainte Baume
DepartmentVar
TerritoriesFrench Riviera, Provence
RegionProvence-Alps-French Riviera

Nearest cities & towns

Sanary-sur-Mer5.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer8.7 km (14 min)
Six-Fours-les-Plages10.1 km (22 min)
La Cadière-d'Azur10.2 km (15 min)
Le Beausset10.6 km (16 min)
Le Castellet10.8 km (17 min)
Ollioules13.3 km (19 min)
Tamaris-sur-Mer13.6 km (19 min)
Les Sablettes13.6 km (19 min)
La Seyne-sur-Mer14.6 km (20 min)
Toulon16.8 km (17 min)
Évenos18.2 km (26 min)
Ceyreste18.7 km (29 min)
Le Revest-les-Eaux22 km (29 min)

Things to see and do

The church built in 1746 was built in convalescence under the name and title of St. Francis de Sales by order of 5 June 1751. The same year the Lord Angel Boyer Foresta gave Bandol seal weapons whose field is green with a gold star surrounded by the motto "Dux Navigantum Securitas".

The island of Bendor, garden arts of the Mediterranean. Property from industrial Paul Ricard since 1950, the small island of Bendor is a privileged walk for tourists. Unusual and magical destination, this small island tempered 7min crossing boat Bandol character well, offers in summer: World Expo Wine: 8000 bottles from 51 different countries are exposed in a hall with frescoes. Exhibition on the creation of the Island of Bendor and life of Paul Ricard. Walk arranged by the tour of the island, beautiful coves ... for pleasure, a family holiday or a business event, come to stop simply. Craft shops, hotels, restaurants (in season). Bonds boats, regular rotations return.

With its many clubs, gliding and sailing school, Bandol is the perfect resort for all lovers of water sports. A simple and easy to practice water sports access, since 2006 the NBS is part of the network range FFVoile points. Boating company offers qualified instructors and supports several navigation efficient and adapted to your level: boards or expert discovery sailing dinghies and solo or double kayaks, catamarans discovery, sport and expert.

Do not forget the hinterland to discover in countless walking and hiking, horseback or mountain bike. You will discover the Bandol vineyards bike to some famous tastings, leaving the massive Gros brain ATV for sport down and grabbing a frame to the coast. Globetrotters will be able to rent a bike and to invent their own route may be in the vineyards!

Bandol is located halfway between Toulon, Sainte Baume and Cassis where many sites with several climbing routes offer enthusiasts of all levels. Some known issues such as the Big Brain, Cimaï, Bau four Ouro, Sormiou, The Beguines, Pico Bartagne, Gorges Destel, The Coudon, Faron and many others.

Paragliding school can teach young people from 12 years and no age limit for two seaters.

Bungee jumping or skydiving.

Sports Bandol to find amenities such as a beautiful tennis complex, tennis club Bandol by the sea, and the beautiful Golf Dolce Fregate Provence, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, which features an 18 hole, For 72 frigate, for insiders golfers and golf 9 holes, Par 29 Frégalon, allowing beginners quick access to the land. Its 17 holes overlooking the Mediterranean make this one of the finest golf courses in Europe! Designed by renowned architect Ronald Fream, the courses are both technical and are characterized by their balanced and varied route. With a golf academy on site Golf Exclusive Academy, offering training courses for all levels, the course will have no secrets for you!

For lovers of sports much more relaxed we offer a game of bowls near the bandstand on the seafront, for those who prefer to play on one of the 16 tracks of synthetic bowling or highlight reflection, the address and the technique requires the pool or relax with family or friends in front of a football go to bowling Bandol.

Places of interest

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Photos

Fisherman's Wharf (© Frantz)
Fisherman's Wharf (© Frantz)
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Beach and viaduct (© Frantz)
Beach and viaduct (© Frantz)
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Bandol (© Frantz)
Bandol (© Frantz)
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Sea
Sea
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Cove
Cove
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Bandol Pottery Market
Bandol Pottery Market
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Bendor Island
Bendor Island
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Pointed
Pointed
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Walks...
Walks...
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Harbor (© Frantz)
Harbor (© Frantz)
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Central beach (© Frantz)
Central beach (© Frantz)
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Wines of Bandol
Wines of Bandol
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Port
Port
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Sightseeing boats
Sightseeing boats
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Football stadium
Football stadium
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Fireworks
Fireworks
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Bandol Pottery Market
Bandol Pottery Market
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Bandol Ceramics Festival - Pottery market
Bandol Ceramics Festival - Pottery market
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Bandol Ceramics Festival - Pottery market
Bandol Ceramics Festival - Pottery market
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 14°C - Max. 16°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 14°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sporty game fishing
Sports sensations230 € Sanary-sur-Mer (4.4 km)
Bespoke cruise on a live-in sailboat
Nature and the great outdoors95 € to 950 € Six-Fours-les-Plages (6.9 km)
Supervised kayak ride in the Calanques
Nature and the great outdoors35 € to 60 € Cassis (19.4 km)
Indoor karting in a multi-activity leisure centre
Entertainment22 € Aubagne (25 km)
La Maison du Boomerang, studio and shop
Arts and CraftsFreeHyères (31 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Grand Gaou Island
HikeEasy1:00Six-Fours-les-Plages (8.4 km)
Soft path
Village visitEasy1:00La Ciotat (12.8 km)
Maougavi
HikeEasy1:00Ceyreste (13.9 km)
Route des Crêtes clifftop road and Cap Canaille
Car itineraryEasy1:30Cassis (19.6 km)
Discovery of the historic center of Aubagne
HikeEasy40 minAubagne (23 km)

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