Are you in Bandol for the week with your whole tribe? Stop organizing and start enjoying! We take care of your stay…

Saturday: discovery of bandol

Take the time to arrive ! There's no rush, you're on vacation and what's more... in Bandol! So take the morning to settle into your accommodation, relax a little and gather everyone's spirits. Plan of attack: lunch on the terrace and discovery of the city.

For your lunch, how about celebrating your arrival with a good fresh fish of the day? Relax and let yourself be carried away, the Bandolais restaurateurs take care of everything. Your only mission, choose one:

In the afternoon, it's time to get your bearings in Bandol. For this, there's nothing better than letting yourself be guided by our historical route. A stroll through the city which will also take you on a journey through time and the highlights that have made the city of Bandol what it is today.

There are two ways to do this:

  • Either come and collect the paper guide to the historical route from the Office;
  • Either let yourself be guided by the available online route here.

Sunday: CHESTNUTS in Collobrières

If September is the sacred month for winegrowers in the AOC Bandol region, October is the holy grail for the artisans of Collobrières. This charming Var village, capital of the Maures massif, located in 1 hour drive Bandol, is famous for the fruit that grows there in mass, the chestnut. Thus, every year, in October, all the gourmets of the region meet in Collobrières to participate in Chestnut Festival.

This great celebration brings together in one place chestnut growers, artisans and artists who love chestnuts… and not only! Lovers of this sweet fruit, you can only succumb to the organized tastings. Ice cream, cream, cake or just roasted, the chestnut will be queen. A pleasure for the taste buds that will delight both young and old!

To learn more about this celebration, Click here :

Monday: browse the bandol classic

To start the week off right, how about getting some altitude? Put on your walking shoes and bring some water, because today, we go for a walk! La Bandol Classic, much less known than the coastal path, is a hike that will allow you to combine land and sea.

The start of the route is the same as that of the coast: it allows you to pass by the most beautiful beaches of the city, the golden sand of Renecros to pebble coves. It is precisely at the English Cove that the path separates. Don't panic, the trail is very well marked! By following the brands, you will arrive at the top, on the roof of Bandol, at the very top of the Roustagnon hill. And there, watch out, a panoramic view of the Mediterranean awaits you…

We won't say more, just to keep a bit of mystery, but to know everything about this hike, Click here :

Tuesday: market & bowling

Know that Tuesday, in Bandol, is day of Brive market. From around 8am to 13pm, the main quay is transformed into a essential place to live. Between the magnificent colors of the region's vegetables, the smell of Provençal herbs and the freshness of freshly caught fish, you can't miss this beautiful little market.

In the afternoon, it's bowling! Yes, because you have to keep the children busy and because they will have been very good following you to every corner of the morning market. So here we go for a game of Bandol Bowling ! And for the older ones who are a little skeptical, a Laser Game room is also available… So, shall we go?

Wednesday: the departmental ecomuseum of the 4 brothers

How to spend a week in Bandol and enjoy the surrounding nature without learning more about the latter? This is why we wanted to offer you a trip to The Departmental Ecomuseum of the 4 Brothers. This beautiful Provençal country house, located in Beausset, 30 minutes by car from Bandol, is a place of discovery and awareness of nature, nestled in the heart of a natural space of 380 hectares.

Throughout the year, free activities are organized with the aim of raising public awareness about nature and the environment. Thus, visits, exhibitions, conferences, shows and workshops are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the fall. The ideal way to learn more about the fauna and flora of the Var and spend a great day with the family. For discover the program of activities, Click here :

Thursday: idleness & memories

The week has been loaded with discoveries! How about taking a little break?

So this morning, go and have breakfast on the terrace. First, take a trip to one of the Bandolese bakeries to buy lots of delicious treats and sit down in the sun. Several options are available to you between the church square or the quai d'honneur, a small neighborhood terrace or one with a view of the pointus. In any case, take it easy and enjoy a Bandolaise morning as we like them.

In the afternoon, after a well-deserved nap (you're either southerners or you're not!), head to the city's port. There, many shops of all kinds await you for stock up on memories. Why Thursday instead of Friday? So as not to be rushed and not to suffer the Friday crowds of course!

Grocery stores selling local products, soap factories, wine cellars, etc. Bring back a piece of Bandol in your suitcases. A nice way to extend the holidays. And remember to visit us too; postcards, magnets, mugs and other souvenirs are waiting for you!

Friday: preparation & oil mill

Last day with us and to fully enjoy the afternoon that awaits you, remember to prepare your things this morning, in the cool. You will then be able to enjoy the last hours in our company with a light mind.

The final visit of this beautiful week will be that ofan oil mill. You may have seen it when you arrived by car in Bandol, our territory is dotted with fields of olive trees. Well, their fruit is like a jewel here, because it is with it that local artisans make the number one condiment of the South, olive oil.

It is just a few minutes drive from the city, stands, right next to the ZOA park, an oil mill open to visitors. This is the Garden of Olives. Typical site of Provençal agriculture with its traditional structure and its dry stone terraces, This garden houses an olive grove of more than 500 olive trees of 113 different varieties and is dotted with multiple traditional crops.

Le Jardin des Oliviers

It is in this green setting that educational visits are organized. These will allow you to discover all the secrets of this oil, from the harvest to the transformation of the olive and thus to the production of the green gold that is olive oil.

To learn more about this mill, click here:

This week with us is already coming to an end. We hope you enjoyed it, or at least that it gave you ideas for your next vacation. If you come to Bandol, don't hesitate to visit us at the Office.

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See you soon !

discover bandol in 1 week with the family in autumn

- Saturday: arrival and discovery of the city.
- Sunday: Chestnut Festival in Collobrières.
- Monday: hike on the Bandol Classic.
- Tuesday: large market and family bowling parties.
– Wednesday: immersion in nature at the 4 Frères Departmental Ecomuseum.
- Thursday: relaxation and memories.
- Friday: discovery of an olive oil mill.

For personalized advice, do not hesitate to visit us at the Tourist Office, or to contact us on 04 94 29 41 35.

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