Tick tock, tick tock ⏰ The clock is ticking, bringing us a little closer to our favorite day of the year: Christmas. But it seems that at the tourist office, time flies… Rumor has it that our reception area has transformed into a veritable Toy Kingdom. Let us tell you all about what our team of little elves and the Bandol shopkeepers have in store for you this December 2025.
✨ The enchanting end-of-year program:
- 🎁 The hidden gifts of Bandol's shopkeepers
- ???? Santa's mailbox
- (I.e. The Bandol Tourism Advent Calendar
- ???? The shop decorating competition
🎁 Hidden gifts from Bandol's shopkeepers
From December 1st to 24th, 2025, Alfred Vivien walkways.
You see, in Bandol, the elves, gnomes, and other helpers of Santa Claus aren't the only ones who deliver gifts. While they love to spoil children, there are others who... prefer to cherish parentsThus, the city's merchants decided to participate in their own way in this end-of-year festivities.
How? By giving away gifts from December 1st to 24th. But be warned, there won't be enough for everyone… Every day, starting at 10 a.m., a gift hunt will be open at the tourist office.An item (which will of course be shown to you beforehand) will be hidden in our reception area. Perhaps a discount voucher is tucked away on one of our shop shelves. Or maybe a gift voucher is hiding under our Christmas tree. Or even a surprise might be hiding among our Christmas decorations. That's for you to discover!
✅ Summary of the rules :
- Dates of the event: December 1st to 24th.
- Schedule: the gift hunt starts at 10 a.m. (when the tourist office opens).
- Number of prizes to be won: 1 prize per day, first come, first served!
🎁 Traders, faithful apprentices of Santa Claus, who will spoil you: Atlantis, Au Bon Goût, Hilios Tours, Influence, La Chipote, The Spot, The Michel House, L'Atelier du Goût, The Bistro du Port, Narwhal, Linda & Yvan Prestige Hairdressing, The Insolent, Petitom House, Trillion House, Spar, Velveteen, Vimagic Workshops, The Wonders of Cloé, Aurélie G., Naturopath.
🎅 Santa's mailbox in Bandol
From November 29 to December 22, 2025, Alfred Vivien walkways.
In Bandol, we are fortunate to have Santa's official mailboxAnd this one is located right inside our tourist office. How lucky!
Every evening until the big day, the elves will secretly collect the children's precious requests and deliver them straight to the North Pole. Just like in previous years, they will carefully study each letter to prepare the best gifts to place under the tree.
Families from Bandol and children from the surrounding area, hurry up and send your holiday greetings letter… Guaranteed response for any letter filed before December 22rd at 12 p.m. !
???? Good to know Official Santa Claus stationery is available at the reception desk of our office..
📆 The Bandol Tourism Advent Calendar
From December 1st to 24th, 2025, Instagram account @bandoltourismeofficiel.
Ho ho ho 🎄 To help you wait until Christmas, our community manager is dressing up as Mrs. Claus. In her sack, gifts generously offered by the merchants The people of Bandol, who also want to immerse you in the magic of the holidays early. To participate, simply go to our Instagram account and to follow the instructions given each day…
🎅 And to whet your appetite, here participating shops to this operation, which will therefore offer lovely gifts to a few lucky people: Michel's house, AtlantisVon Dutch, Hilios Tours, At Ulysses' bakery, Creacao, Auberge du Port, Grava Studio Tattoo, Influence, Aurelie.G Naturopath, Spar, K-Concept Store, Val NJ Creations, An Ice Cream in Bandol, Becfigue House, La Chipote, The Spot, The Powder Box, The Alcove, The Scented Counter, Narwhal, Aristide House, Ness Pastry, Thalazur, Linda & Yvan Prestige Hairdressing, Petitom House, Au Bon Goût, Blonde, Brunette & Co., Trillion House, L'Atelier du Goût, The Insolent, Vilandria, Vimagic Workshops, The Wonders of Cloé, Velveteen.
🎄 The shop decoration competition in Bandol
From November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Alfred Vivien walkways and Instagram account @bandoltourismeofficiel.
Still in partnership with our favorite elves, the Bandol shopkeepers, a decorating contest is being organized in the cottages. And it's not just one, but two boutiques whose creativity will be rewarded This year, you will have the opportunity to vote for the most beautiful shopfront at the tourist office reception. ET another one on our Instagram account @bandoltourismeofficiel.
🥳 To win:
- For the winners: the title of most beautiful Christmas window display 2025.
- For voters at the office reception: 1 Bandol Tourism poster.
???? The decorated shops participating in the competition: At Ulysses' bakery, Influence, K-Concept Store, The Alcove, L'Atelier du Goût, The Insolent, The Michel House, The Bistro du Port, The Scented Counter, Narwhal, Linda & Yvan Prestige Hairdressing, Aristide House, Petitom House, Trillion House, SD Catering, An Ice Cream in Bandol, Val NJ Creations, The Wonders of Cloé, Vimagic Workshops, The Atypical, The Poupoune, Bebop & Loola, Vilandria.
