You may be looking for ideas for your summer vacation. Between Provence, the Mediterranean and the Côte d'Azur, it is sometimes difficult to know where to go on vacation in the Var. Well here are the chef's suggestions, to enjoy without moderation!
Bandol as a base
We often underestimate the importance of the drop-off point on vacation. And yet it allows us to enjoy them with a light mind. Because only one pied-a-terre means only one accommodation to find, suitcases not to be repacked and unpacked, landmarks to be taken only once… It just makes our life easier!
Why choose Bandol? Because not only its geographic location is exceptional but also because life is sweet there. Imagine spending your vacation in a pretty village on the Var coast with fine sandy beaches and charming coves of pebbles.
Or, in the process of have breakfast on the terrace with a view of the pointus. Or a aperitif on the beach after a sunny day admiring sunset. All a few kilometers from massifs, creeks, perched villages and paradise islands.
All this can only be found one place : Bandol.
le castellet and la cadière, Provencal authenticity
Less than 20 minutes by car from Bandol.
If you go to the recherche of pretty little perched villages visit us at the Provencal character assertive and with colorful alleys, so the Cadière d'Azur et Castellet are made for you. Both located between vineyards and the Sainte-Baume massif, their authentic charm will seduce you for sure.
More information on these two pearls by clicking here.
the massif of sainte-baume, the natural side
Less than an hour by car from Bandol.
Many massifs define our territory, but the largest of them is that of Sainte-Baume. More than a massif it is a Regional Natural Park we are talking about. This houses a rich flora and faunas and endless possibilities of activities. Hiking, climbing, trail running, cycling, paraglider… without forgetting a visit to the workshops of local producers and the discovery of remains retracing our history.
To learn more, we invite you to go visit the Regional Natural Park website by clicking here.
porquerolles, for the robinson side
From Bandol.
How to talk about the Var without talking about Porquerolles. How can we talk about the Mediterranean and its treasures without mentioning this golden island. This little piece of land is a nugget.
Freshly landed, the Robinson atmosphere is already established. Pine forest overlooking the sea, vineyards and dirt paths will be your backdrop for the day. The ideal is to rent a bike and to travel the island to discovery of its most beautiful beaches and its most beautiful views. A real holiday day as we like them!
To find out more about this island, go to here.
And to know the timetables and prices of crossings from Bandol, then it's over there.
the gorges du verdon for an escape
2 hours by car from Bandol.
Perhaps you have already seen this great photo of a kayak trip on turquoise water surrounded by huge cliffs? Well it's probably a photo taken in Verdon Gorges .
Although being 2 hours drive from Bandol, this discovery outing is well worth it. The ideal is to leave early in the morning, arrive around 10 a.m. and enjoy the whole day. Besides the kayak, lovers of climb and paraglider will also find their happiness. Finally, even the less athletic among us will appreciate this getaway on the fresh water side.
Find out more on these magnificent corners of the Var, click here.
the creeks of cassis, raw beauty
1 hour by car from Bandol.
So yes, Cassis is not in the Var. But this is the advantage of being at a base in Bandol: 2 departments for the price of one! More seriously, it would be a shame not to go and see these wonders of nature located a few minutes away by car.
To discover them you have the choice:
- By the sea = in this case the departure can be done from the port of Bandol with, in particular, the company Atlantis. For more information on timetables and fares, click here.
- By lands = many hiking trails are available in the Calanques Natural Park, and we highly recommend them. Even those who are dizzy will not be able to resist the beauty of these cliffs and of this Mediterranean with crystal clear waters. To find out more about hiking, go to here.
So, leaving for a short week in the Var?
where to spend your summer vacation in the var?
- Bandol, as a base and for its sweetness of life
- La Castellet and the Cadière d'Azur, for the Provencal side
- The Sainte-Baume massif, for a dive in the heart of nature
- Porquerolles, the paradise island of the Mediterranean
- Gorges du Verdon, for escape
- The Calanques of Cassis, the raw beauty, the neighbors of the 13
