Spring is gently settling into Bandol… The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are rising, and nature is awakening before your very eyes. Why not take a moment during your vacation to look at what's right under your nose? This year, our entire team at the tourist office invites you on an adventure full of surprises in search of the mysterious cacarinettes!
But what exactly is a cacarinette?
Behind this rather enigmatic word with its lovely, lilting southern accent lies a little treasure. known from our gardensAnother clue: some say it brings good luck, or even that it's a ladybug… Well, if you haven't figured it out yet, there's nothing we can do for you! Provencal, a cacarinetteIt's simply a ladybug 🐞
You know, that little red creature with black spots that you see at the turn of a leaf or perched on a flower in the sun. Discreet but essentialShe is one of those small inhabitants of nature who work, silently, to maintain the balance of our environment.
👉 Imagine that in Bandol, they decided to play at hide and seek…And it's up to you, families and budding little explorers, to find them!
The spring treasure hunt in Bandol
From April 4th to May 3rd, at the tourist office and at participating shops.
Ready to take on the challenge? Then don't wait, put on your sneakers and head to our tourist office. Your first mission: collect your game bookletThis is the starting point of your adventure. Once you have it, all that's left is to explore the town with your family, searching for clues hidden in the shops of our Bandol merchants.
🔎 Along your route, as you pass by participating stores, You will need to collect:
- stickers in order to find all the black spots on our dear little cacarinettes.
- statistics Note that you can find the bees foraging near the shop windows, in order to complete a lottery-style grid!
🎁 The reward for the young investigators, different prizes depending on their level of success : sweets, the right to spin the wheel to win a Bandol Tourism prize and even a small jar of honey offered by the Oratory of Castellet Honey Farm for those who have completed everything!
Shops to look for
For adventurers who like to know where they're going, here's the list of Businesses participating in our big treasure hunt And so, those are the places where our dear little cacarinettes and our pretty bees have decided to hide…
- The mini-market at the end of the quay, Spar.
- The delicatessen Au Bon Goût.
- The jeweller's Trillion House.
- The trade show Bruno Filippi Men's Hairdresser Barber.
- Restaurant The Alcove.
- The Southwest Grocery Store La Maison Michel.
- Bookstore The Passing Words.
- The institution Auberge du Port.
- Restaurant L'Atelier du Goût.
- The trade show Linda & Yvan Prestige Hairdressing.
- La Pizzeria della Stazione.
- The Caves of Noellie.
- Shop Influence.
- The institute The Powder Box.
- The practitioner Aurélie G., Naturopath.
- the epicurean Cheeses and Flavors.
- The bar Narwhal.
- Shop Velveteen.
- The gourmet combo SD Catering and SD Restaurant.
- L'atelier The Wonders of Cloé.
- Restaurant At Clair de la Vigne...
- …and its grocery store Au Clair de la Vigne Side Cellars.
- The craftsman The Scented Counter.
- The glacier Amorino.
- Shop Benjamin.
- Le Dry cleaning from Republic Street.
- The essential snack La Coquille.
- The timeless Val NJ Creations.
- The living room Saint Ange Hairdressing.
- Shop Vap'eek Shop.
- Bakeries Banette.
- The snack G&Co.
- The chocolatier Creacao.
- The cozy hideaway K-Concept Store.
- Restaurant Jade sushi.
- The bar Cheers!.
- Shop Vimagic Workshops.
- The optician Optical 2000.
- The shop Savonneries du Soleil.
- The hairdresser Lounge side.
- The delicatessen Cicadas.
- The bakery At Ulysses' bakery.
- La Provençale, La Picholine.
- Shop Von Dutch.
- The family landmark Petitom House.
- The shop The Insolent.
- La Library for All.
- The receptions of the Town hall.
- La Media from the city.
💘 Thank you to all the businesses without whom our ideas could not come to life!
The workshops of small creatures
On April 8, 15, 20 and 29, at the tourist office.
In addition to the treasure hunt, creative workshops will be offered to families at our tourist office.
🌈 Here is the program:
- Wednesday April 8 From 15 p.m. to 17 p.m. (30 minutes per session): candle modeling workshop.
- Wednesday April 15 From 15 p.m. to 17 p.m. (30 minutes per session): workshop cutting/gluing garlands of flowers and insects.
- Monday April 20 From 15 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.: educational intervention by the Honey house of the OratoryIntroduction to the world of bees with a live glass-fronted hive to safely observe real bees, handling of frames, fun activities suitable for children and tasting of different honeys.
- Wednesday April 29 From 15 p.m. to 17 p.m. (30 minutes per session): Frog Fripouille paper cutting workshop.
✅ Please note: all our workshops are FREE et accessible to children from 6 years oldParents will be asked to stay and supervise their little one.
???? How to register : It's very simple, just contact the tourist office by phone at +04 94 29 41 35 XNUMX or by email to the address bandoltourisme@bandoltourisme.fr !
What if we opened our eyes?
As you go along, take the time to observe around youTry to look beyond the obvious. You'll see, nature is everywhereIn a flower, on a wall, at the turn of a garden… The microscopic workers of the environment are there, hidden, silent, but no less indispensable.
Ladybugs, of course, but also bees, butterflies, spiders… All these little creatures that we barely notice play an essential role. They participate in pollination, protect plants, contribute to the natural balance… In short, they work tirelessly so that Nature continues to flourish.
Through this treasure hunt, we invite you to open your eyes… in a different way. Because you will see, in Bandol, nature is not limited to grand landscapes, it also hides in the smallest details.
🐝 Pssst: to extend your (re)discovery of our beautiful environment, discover how to preserve this ecosystem In your daily life. Yes, you too can take action for the environment. Here's the proof…
Shall we summarize everything?
- Dates: the 4 April 3 May 2026.
- Principle: a treasure hunt in partner shops, with an initial booklet to be collected at the tourist office reception (Alfred Vivien walkways).
- Up for grabs: treats and surprises as sunny as our city.
- 🍒 Bonus: some art workshops and free educational activities, on April 8, 15, 20 and 29, from age 6, upon registration at the tourist office.
Now it's your turn!
🍃 A simple, fun, and meaningful activity to experience Bandol in a different way. Combining a treasure hunt, exploration, and nature discovery, the Cacarinettes invite young and old to slow down and look at the world with curiosity. So, ready for an adventure?
