Gourmet visit: nougats from Maison Jonquier
Posted on 13.12.2023
You are starting to know us, at the Bandol tourist office, we are big foodies! And as the holidays approach, nougat will inevitably be part of our tray of 13 desserts. So we set off to meet Maison Jonquier, a Var nougat maker since 1885. Maison Jonquier: a Var institution […]
Visit to the Honey House of the Oratory in Le Castellet
Posted on 7.12.2023
One of the coolest missions of the tourist office is to test the region's artisans for you. And the new address that we would like to share with you is the Miellerie de l’Oratoire. Lovers of liquid gold and curious about local crafts, get ready to discover a little Varois candy! The honey house of the oratory: a […]
Posidonia in Bandol
Posted on 3.10.2023
Like every year, in the fall, our beaches are transformed into banks of Posidonia. You know that “seaweed” that many of us complain about. What if we told you that without it, there would be no more beaches at all, would you believe it? What is Posidonia? First of all, first revelation: the […]
Visit Bandol in autumn
Posted on 22.09.2023
Fall, our favorite season at the office! Between the Indian summer which plays the extensions, the orange colors of the surrounding vines and the cooling air, autumn in Bandol has everything to please. And if you don't believe us, come and find out for yourself...
SOS jellyfish in Bandol
Posted on 7.07.2023
These sea ladies can quickly darken your days at the beach. So before you go, here are some tips. 1. check the sightings map Every summer, jellyfish are attracted to our beaches due to the more than summery temperatures of the Mediterranean coasts. We understand them, since we also like to bask […]
Fire risk: closure of the massifs in Bandol?
Posted on 6.07.2023
For the past few days, the mistral has been blowing hard on the entire Var coast. This leads to unforeseen events, including the closure of the massifs and therefore of the coastal path. GOOD TO KNOW Each year, we are subject to the vagaries of the weather and in particular those of the mistral. This strong wind typical of us, can […]