To tell you the truth, we are writing you these few lines in the rain! By telling us, but, how will visitors to our dear city find something to brighten up these gloomy days? Well, don't move, we'll tell you everything!
⚡️ Quick summary:
- The Marcel Pagnol Cinema
- Art galleries
- The Jules Verne Theatre
- The Media
- The tea rooms
- Gourmet visits
- The Bandol Wine Library
- Wellness escape at Thalazur
- The historical walk
A feast for the eyes…
The Marcel Pagnol Cinema
The cinema of Bandol was designed for gather broadly. Whether you are a fan of major national releases, curious about more confidential discoveries or looking for a family screening during the holidays, you will always find a film that suits you.
The selection is regularly updated to allow both residents and visitors to enjoy a a vibrant and varied cultural offering that keeps up with current events cinema, while still leaving room for personal favorites…
Art galleries
Because when it rains, it gives us a good excuse to immerse ourselves more in culture and less in the Mediterranean, let's start our tour of activities with art.
Did you know that in Bandol, two art galleries welcome you all year round? it's about the Ravezou Gallery and the Bandol Art Gallery. One is located very close to the Tholosan House, our cultural center; and the other is behind theTourist Office, just after the stairs. From sculpture to painting via photography or ceramics, let yourself be transported by the exhibitions presented. To learn more about these galleries, simply choose:
The Jules Verne Theatre
Do you prefer concerts, one man shows or even plays? We have what you need ! THE Jules Verne Theater welcomes you all year round and in all weathers with a program as rich as it is diversified. To find out, click here:
The library
Finally, sometimes the simplest is still the best, why not dive into a book? La library offers you hundreds of possible journeys through thrillers, comics, romance novels or even manga. To learn more about the media library, click here:
To stay up to date with all the events, shows and other cultural events, do not hesitate to consult our agenda!
& taste buds
Bandol tea rooms
Let's talk little, let's talk well! We love the culture, but we love sweets even more.
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Ness Pastry
For those who just want to be a spectator and enjoy a sweet moment, Head to the city's tea rooms, Ness Pastry and Une Glace à Bandol. On the menu, high-flying pastries, gourmet, comforting for one, and ice cream compositions and other sweet delights for the other. All accompanied by a good hot drink to warm up this slightly too gray weather!
For learn more about these sweet merchants, Click here :
gourmet tours
For those who prefer to be actors, how about a guided tour? Many local craftsmen open their doors to you to reveal all their secrets, or almost! Honey factory, biscuit factory, chocolate factory… So many mouth-watering words. So without further ado, discover the gourmet visits organized in Bandol and around by clicking here:
the Bandol wine library
Finally for those who prefer grapes rather than chocolate, go take a look at theBandol wine cellar. The Maison des Vins is located at the end of the quay, opposite the Gaming Casino. Their whole team will know advise you and talk to you with passion about our beautiful terroir. As a bonus, bottles at estate prices. Let's go ?
wellness escape at Thalazur
What could be better on a rainy day than taking care of yourself? Bandol hides in its heart a very beautiful establishment, the hotel Ile Rousse *****. The latter itself hides a magnificent spa, the Thalazur Bandol. What we recommend: go to the site of the latter, choose the formula that you like the most (cure, massage, scrub, etc.) and head for the beach of Renecros. Because yes, Pompon on the Garonne, this hotel is on the beach. Ready to be pampered?
The Historical Walk
You have surely heard of our historical route (if not, don't panic, click here). And did you know that a site is dedicated to it? It is Bandol 360, a site which, as its name suggests, allows you a 360° immersion in the city. History of exploring Bandol and her past, while navigating her present, from her couch. Are you following us? Everything will be clearer by clicking here:
✅ After all these ideas, all that remains is for us to wish you a wonderful holiday in Bandol, whether at the spring, summer, To the autumn or in winter.
