Pointed tower

They are to the Var coast what gondolas are to Venice. Come discover and share a moment on a bandolais pointu.

An anecdote

The pointu is the traditional fishing boat here. Fishermen of yesteryear took care of their precious boat and spent many of their days there. We could also see them, sitting on a stool on the port of Bandol, in front of their boat, patching up their nets.

Today the little fishermen are becoming increasingly rare, and so are the pointus. But fortunately, there are still some very beautiful ones left in the ports along the coast! They are even more beautiful in winter, when garlands adorn them with lights.

2026 edition of the Tour de Pointu

Since you loved the event last year, the tour de pointu is back this summer with new dates! And this, always in partnership with the association “Pointus, legends and traditions of Bandol”.

• What: stroll in the Bay of Bandol in a pointu.
• When: From July 8 to August 26, 2026, every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Where: from the port of Bandol.
• How much does it cost : 5 € per person (limited number of places).
• Duration of the tour: approximately 1 hour.
• How to book : at the tourism office directly. Reservations must be made in person, from 9 h to 18 h (Ticket office closes after this time) No registrations will be accepted at the departure point, by email, or by phone. Reservations are possible from one Wednesday to the next.