Valentine's Day is approaching and with it the mind-wracking to know how to surprise your partner. Because we love to please, here are some ideas that will save the day!
❤️🔥 Express romance:
- Romantic activities
- The idea of a romantic weekend
- Places for a candlelight dinner
- Gift ideas for your loved one
- The passionate office competition!
Romantic activities

Let's start with the beginning : and if you reserved a few days of vacation with us ? A day, a long weekend or even a week just for the two of you. Whether you are a local or a tourist, Valentine's Day is above all there to remind us how important it is to take time for your favorite person. And what better place than a 100% disconnection destination for this? so here's our ideas for a stay to experience in winter in Bandol.
And if you need ideas to pick from, here is our list:
- Breakfast on the church square romantic. Sit on the terrace, let the sun light up your faces and enjoy the view of the daily market and the gentle sound of the fountain flowing just behind.
- A morning alone at the spa of the hotel Thalazur Ile Rousse 5*. Treatments, massages, swimming pool… treat yourself to two with a view Renecros, the most beautiful beach in Bandol.
- A walk among the vineyards, in one of the areas of the AOC Bandol appellation. Here, two options are available to you: surprise your partner by organizing an independent excursion (after having collected valuable advice from Bandol Oenotheque) or, you let it carry by calling on a wine tourism specialist.
- A stop at one of the chocolate factories bandolaises: Ness, Creacao or, frangipane will captivate the heart and taste buds of your dear one.
- A sunset over the sea at Encanet point or of course Capelan beach with two glasses of champagne. The height of romance!
Photos to celebrate love
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the city of Bandol is setting up a friendly initiative to celebrate love in all its dimensions! With their partner, their family, their children, or even their faithful four-legged companions, residents and visitors are invited to immortalize their moments of tenderness.
To participate, nothing could be simpler:
– Take a photo of yourself and those who matter to you
– Publish it on social networks (in public) by tagging the official page of the city (@villedebandol) + the hashtag #LoveABandol before February 13.
On February 14, all the photos received will be featured on the City's social networks, creating a beautiful collective album!
Romantic weekend idea
To celebrate your love as it should be, the hotel Full Wide offers a whole romantic weekend! Located on the Corniche Bonaparte, right next to Renecros beach, the team bends over backwards to make your stay unforgettable. Two nights to treat yourself to, in an unforgettable setting, with your feet in the water, with a special lunch on Saturday. Click here for more. And to book, just call them at 04 94 32 23 32.
Candlelight Dinner
What better way to end a day for two than to let yourself be carried away by the talents of Bandol chefs? Relax, enjoy your moment together and savor the menus that the city's restaurants offer you! To make your search easier, we have listed the establishments offering a special menu here. A word of advice before letting go: remember to book !
Les Oliviers: the gourmet of the 5* Ile Rousse hotel
25 boulevard Louis Lumière – 04 94 29 33 12

Les Oliviers is the gourmet restaurant of the Ile Rousse Hotel. It offers a contemporary kitchen inspired by the treasures of the Mediterranean. The best part: an incredible view of Renecros Bay. Perfect for a romantic dinner!
For Valentine's Day, the chef invites you to a multisensory experience, a more than tempting menu combining land and sea. This will be served in the large dining room for a cozy and intimate feel, but also in the specially designed lounge bar. There, a musical evening will enhance this unique moment.
Menu details available here, and reservations recommended at 04 94 29 33 12.
L’Atelier du Goût: gastronomy and epicureanism
2 bis rue Pons – 04 89 66 61 37

Located in the heart of Bandol, in an alley a few steps from the church, L'Atelier du Goût stands out with a cooking synonymous with pleasure. That of flavors, discoveries, pairings, authentic and well-made products, without forgetting the pleasure of sharing. As a bonus, charming bosses, always in a good mood and with a fierce desire to offer you the best. On February 14, the chef will offer you a special menu that we invite you to browse by clicking right here.
Reservations at 04 89 66 61 37.
Qeya: modernity at the service of taste
5 rue du Dr Louis Marçon – 04 94 33 12 06
This new restaurant, which opened last year, has already won the hearts of many Bandol residents and there is no doubt that it will seduce you and your sweetheart just as much! Qeya is an ode to modernity in the service of taste. Elegantly revisited dishes and flavors from around the world to serve a unique moment for lovers. For Valentine's Day, the chef and his team offer you a starter, main course and dessert menu with a mi-cuit of foie gras, Seared scallops / citrus fruits / squash and sesame and a sweet treat made by Ness Pâtisserie. Not forgetting a red passion mojito with hibiscus…Book your table now at 04 94 33 12 06 !
At the cooper: the island of beauty comes to Bandol
19 Coopers Street – 04 89 79 48 48

Just a few steps from our beautiful church, there is a restaurant that rhymes beauty with love. Au Tonnelier, the Corsican restaurant par excellence in Bandol, offers you a romantic and lively evening for Valentine's Day. Special menu with typical dishes from the Mediterranean island, Corsican songs and guitar concert given by Nicolas Careddu… It won’t take more to melt your other half. An event not to be missed and a table to reserve at 04 89 79 48 48.
The Rotunda: Happy in play AND in love
Place Lucien Artaud (Partouche Casino) – 04 94 29 31 31

La Rotonde, the bistro restaurant at the Casino Partouche in Bandol, is organizing a special evening for Valentine's Day. DJ, champagne, scallops and red fruits, the menu will definitely appeal to your loved one. And to ward off the old proverb, after a meal, head to the games room. Will you be able to make happiness rhyme in games AND in love? Information and reservations at 04 94 29 31 31.
sea and mountains: authentic flavors and passion
27 rue du Dr Louis Marçon – 04 94 74 44 36

If you are a meat lover and epicurean at heart, you probably already know this iconic restaurant on rue Marçon: Mare e Monti. Here, the chef works hard to prepare delicious dishes for you with fresh, local produce and lots of love. For Valentine's Day, the latter is pulling out all the stops to offer you a menu that will leave you with plenty of choice: rather sea side or land side ? In both cases, tastes and conviviality will be there. Reservations, as always, are strongly recommended at 04 94 74 44 36.
Le bistro du port: good taste from decoration to plate
6 Jean Moulin alleys – 04 94 29 41 39

Located on the market square, where a dance of colours and scents takes place every morning, the Port Bistro offers a colorful and tasty seasonal cuisine. Every day, the entire team works in a modern, refined and elegant decoration with deliciously southern touches. On the plate, the dishes meet the same criteria both in the traditional proposals and in the chef creations. And Valentine's Day Menu don't deviate from it... Remember to book at 04 94 29 41 39.
Sam's Klub: for couples who have a sense of celebration!
898 Beausset road – 06 27 91 91 85

Sam's Klub, the most festive restaurant in town is organizing a special evening for Valentine's Day. And for this, while the chef will offer you two suggestions of the day prepared with love, the DJ will play Cupid to make your loved one waltz. Single friends, you too are of course invited to the party and who knows, you might even find your future partner on the dance floor! Live music by Florian Réa, romantic atmosphere, glamorous decor and lots of surprises… A word of advice: book now at 06 27 91 91 85.
NESS patisserie: love at first sight for dessert
12 Republic Street – 04 22 44 27 34
Your cooking skills already have an idea of the meal, but your pastry skills are missing? Do not panic, Ness Pastry has something to melt your loved one with two superb desserts:
- The citrus heart : vanilla and lime soufflé meringue, light vanilla cream, citrus compote, fresh citrus fruits.
- The Passionate Heart : crispy shortcrust pastry, raspberry compote, passion fruit cream, thin sheet of milk chocolate.
Two beautiful proposals from the chef and above all two beautiful promises of deliciousness... In any case, a declaration of love with finesse and in limited quantities to be reserved for 04 22 44 27 34 ou online by clicking here.
At Ulysses's bakery: sweet love to devour
2 rue Gabriel Péri – 04 94 29 40 01
There are some for whom palaces and 5* dinners are essential and others who prefer little sweet touches. For the latter, the bakery and pastry shop At Ulysses' bakery offers not one delicacy, not even two, but three delicacies of love to devour. cakes in heart, pies in heart and raspberry mousses with a crunchy chocolate base, also in heart. Sweets available in store and for reservation at 04 94 29 40 01.
La chipote: Valentine's brunch
12 Bonaparte cornice – 06 27 00 25 73
If you love brunch and you and your loved one are big fans of sea views and meals taken with your feet in the water, the Chipote is exactly what you need! This restaurant, perched above Renecros beach, offers year-round vitalitarian cuisine focusing on extra fresh products and explosive combinations. For Valentine's Day, It's a whole brunch that is offered to you. Avocado toast, perfect egg, pancakes, Chia pudding, homemade Granola, hot drink and even seasonal smoothie, treat yourself to this moment for two, one-on-one with the Mediterranean, to start the most romantic day of the year. Reservations strongly recommended at 06 27 00 25 73.
Maison Tanzilli: caterer for your evening at home
260 Marseille Boulevard – 04 94 71 30 78

For those who prefer a cozy evening at home, with a few candles lit and a soft blanket to cuddle up in, the Butcher's House Tanzilli thought of you. For Valentine's Day, these love caterers offer you a platter to share with the chosen one of your heart composed of a homemade tartare, of sea pearls, of a Lebanese tabbouleh, cheese and two delicious tarts to finish on a sweet note. Attention, limited quantities and Orders to be placed before February 12 au 04 94 71 30 78.
you wouldn't have forgotten the gift?

The Bandol traders open their doors to you find the perfect gift to offer to the chosen one of your heart. Jewelry stores, clothing stores, bookstores or even decoration stores, go and meet them and take advantage of personalized advice to find the rare pearl. Some have even given us their gift suggestions for your soul mate:
- Personalized sunglasses in Optical 2000 with a special discount of – 30%.
- A beautiful jewelry set or else fine lingerie at low prices to be found at Influence, and – 30% off on this section if…
- … you also benefit from the offer of Cabinet Jouvence which offers you – 20% on the treatment of your choice. When love meets well-being, it makes for a nice collaboration between two stores!
- Personalized gourmet, romantic and sometimes even sexy chocolates, yes, it's possible ! In any case, Creacao did it. Go take a look in store.
- De beautiful clothes and charming accessories always tastefully selected by the store The Insolent which offers you – 20% on a selection of branded items (Marc Jacobs, Vanessa Bruno, Golden Goose, Hoff, Karl Lagerfeld, etc.).
- What to be pampered in Lounge side who will be delighted to offer you a home fragrance for the purchase of a Kérastase routine and many other exclusive discounts, just for this Valentine's Day.
- Other delights to be found at the famous Ness Pastry : chocolates, champagne and other delicacies are waiting for you on Rue de la République…
- Products from 100% Provencal cosmetics or a beautiful one bottle of olive oil local to find at Meeting in Provence.
- A boat trip in love with Atlantis, which offers you a free place for newlyweds (or civil partners) in 2024 throughout the month of February.
- Handsome personalized jewelry and/or a workshop to make them with the added bonus of a Introduction to lithotherapy… All made and/or organized by Vimagic Workshops.
- Un drainage lymphatique (gentlemen, if you don't know, your sweetheart is probably dying to try it!) or a massage session combined with naturopathy, all at low prices thanks to 20% off throughout the month of February by Aurelie G.
And of course, pretty flowers to offer to your beloved or your sweetheart, to choose with love from:
- Nicolas Flowers : 898 Beausset road, 04 94 07 03 04.
- The Florist Workshop : 11 rue des Tonneliers, 04 94 25 16 14.
- The florist : 1103 avenue dei Reganeu (Carrefour), 04 94 32 40 32.
The competition not to be missed!

At the tourist office, we love loooove! So, to celebrate it as it should be, with a capital L, we are organizing a competition on our Instagram account especially for the occasion. From February 8 to 13 inclusive, gifts will be offered to participants:
- Odd days (February 9, 11 and 13): a repas pour two people, up to €100 (€50 per person), to be used at The Port Inn, the Taste Workshop, KV&B ou Mare e Monti (choice of restaurant defined by Bandol Tourisme, on our Instagram account).
- Even days (February 8, 10 and 12): a cocktail for two people, worth €40 (€20 per person) in a partner bar, namely that of theIle Rousse hotel 5* or the Narwhal (choice of bar defined by Bandol Tourisme, on our Instagram account).
Pretty cool, isn't it? To participate, it's very simple, you just need to:
- Like the contest post.
- Be subscribed to Instagram accounts @bandoltourismeofficiel and the partner establishment.
- Identify in the comments the person with whom they would like to share this moment.
Each contest will start at 8:23 AM and close at 59:XNUMX PM on the same day. The draw will take place the following morning. In short, just one piece of information to remember: subscribe to our account now Instagram @bandoltourismeofficiel and stay connected!
💖 With all these ideas, one thing is sure, you will satisfy your Valentine. Otherwise, you will have to seriously think about changing! 😘 And as always, share with us your most beautiful Bandol moments by tagging us on the networks #bandoltourism et @bandoltourismeofficiel.