Bandol as a couple for a week in autumn

Are you on holiday in Bandol for the week? Great! We have prepared some ideas for outings to enjoy our beautiful region. However, be careful, we warn you: after this week in paradise, you will not want to leave…

Saturday: discovery of the city

Take the morning to arrive, settle into your pied-à-terre for the week and unpack your bags. No pressure, it's the holidays... and in Bandol no less! For lunch, how about start the week with your feet in the water? Find the list of our beach restaurants by clicking here.

In the afternoon, start getting your bearings. Stroll through the pretty shaded streets of the city, wander through the shops and learn more about this beautiful village. To do this, let yourself be guided on your walk by our historical route available online just here. Or, come and see us at the Office to pick up the guide, also available for download. here.

Sunday: sport and nature

Bandol has the advantage of being a city located between land and sea, between beaches and massifs. This allows you to have access to a multitude of water and land activities. To give you some ideas:

• On the nautical side, You can set off to conquer the Mediterranean by boat, surf, kayak or even paddle… to discover all the water activities, just click here.
• Land side, you can stay in Bandol and take advantage of our beautiful hikes, or you can walk away and walk or climb the creeks of Cassis and Marseille, Sainte-Baume massif or that of Big Brain...

This Sunday, take your time, you're on vacation! Choose your favorite activity, the one that allows you to disconnect and get started!

Monday: relaxation and well-being

After this weekend of exploring land and sea, it would be time to give you a break together. That's good, in Bandol there is the very beautiful spa Thalazur, the Ile Rousse hotel *****, located on the Renecros beach. Imagine the two of you enjoying a soothing massage, followed by tea with a view of the sea… Tranquility, calm and gentleness, we can see ourselves there in any case!

Remember to make an appointment on the Thalazur by clicking here:

Tuesday: market & coastal path

Tuesday in Bandol is the day of Brive market !

After a good breakfast taken in your room, on the terrace, or even on the beach, meet at the port. There, on the main quay, you will discover what is a real southern market. Let yourself be captivated by the colors and smells around you. In the distance, you hear the merchants selling their treasures with a beautiful singing accent. A unique experience to live!

Le midi, head towards the church square and sit down on the terrace. The advantage of this place? THE daily market stands just in front and many merchants offer you something to snack on, serving you directly on the terrace. How about a seafood platter with a glass of AOC Bandol rosé?

In the afternoon, head west out of town and take the coastal pathThis beautiful hike will allow you to follow the entire coast, from the beaches of Bandol to the Calanque de Port d'Alon, passing by magnificent paths and viewpoints. A lovely 4-hour round trip walk which will allow you to discover the flora of the Var. To find out everything about this trail, just click here.

Wednesday: Clear water diving

Just because summer is over doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to the ocean floor. This season, the waters have regained their clarity and nature has resumed its ease... So it’s the perfect time to start diving!

The city club, Bandol Diving, offers you diving baptisms to do with your holiday buddy. This baptism will allow you to have a first approach to the underwater fauna and flora of our coasts and discover Bandol differently. We actually had the chance to try this unique experience a few months ago!

Thursday: discovery of the hinterland

How about go a little further inland ? Just a little eh. The villages that we advise you to visit are only about fifteen minutes by car from Bandol.

Start with the Cadière d'Azur and its typical Provençal village. Stroll through the small, colorful and quiet streets typical of here. Then continue on the Castellet. A medieval village, a haunt of local creators, with a breathtaking panorama, mixing fields of vines and olive trees with a Mediterranean as far as the eye can see.

To find out more about these villages of character, click here:

Friday: visit to a wine estate

On this last day in Bandol, don't miss our wines ! Certified by the AOC Bandol, the wines are part of the identity of the city and the territory. Before choosing which area will be your vacation spot, we advise you to go to thewine bar of the city, located at the end of the quay, opposite the Casino de jeux. There, you can get valuable advice on which areas are open for visits and also buy the bottles you want at cellar prices.

Once you have chosen your domain, Take your car and head to the vineyards! Most of the estates are within a 30-minute drive of Bandol. So you will not have a lot of road to do, but still enough to admire the blushing vines in this Indian summer.

This visit will allow you to learn more about wines, from working the land to pressing and fruit and above all to be able to discuss with those who work all year round to offer you exceptional grape varieties, the winegrowers. A visit that is often accompanied by a tasting…

Be careful, alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, to be consumed in moderation. In addition, it is better to choose which of the two of you will do the Sat and who will enjoy these fine wines only after returning home.

Have you thought about the memories?

To bring back a little sunshine with you, here are some souvenir ideas: Savonneries du Soleil, Aristide House, Val NJ Creations, See you in Provence, Creacao, The Press House…

🎁 Good to know : at the Tourist Office, we have a whole range of souvenirs from postcards to Bandol ceramics and very pretty Monsieur Z posters. To find out more, visit our shop.

This week of vacation is already over! We hope you enjoyed these few days in Bandol. And if you are not here yet and are simply preparing your stay, we hope it has made you want to! In any case, do not hesitate to come and visit us at the Office, we are waiting for you!

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