Bandol solo for a week in autumn

The holidays are finally here and you have arrived for a week in paradise. To make it easier for you, we have prepared some ideas for outings. Perfect for making the most of your week and discovering all that Bandol and its territory have to offer... Are you off?

Saturday: discovery of bandol

Freshly arrived, take the morning to put down your things, resume a bit of the trip and start to disconnect. For the lunch, we advise you one of our many Bandolais restaurants ! Between freshly caught and barely grilled fish, Mediterranean specialties or even snacks to take away, find the restaurants that meet your desires, by clicking here.

The afternoon is a city ​​discovery waiting for you. Stroll through the small colorful streets du downtown, admire the pretty pointed trees that adorn our quai d'honneur and learn more about the history of Bandol. There are 2 options for this: you can follow our historical journey by clicking here, or visit us atthe Tourist Office to retrieve the small booklet, also available in downloading.

Sunday: direction la sainte-baume

On this beautiful Autumn Sunday, why not take advantage of the mild temperatures to start exploring the Sainte-Baume massif ? Mythical massif of the West Var, emblematic landmark of our territory, this natural area is actually a Regional Natural Park. Park in which a multitude of activities are possible: cycling, climbing, trail ...

What we offer you is take your car, drive for half an hour in the direction of Beausset and embark on one of the many hikes in the massif. Taking from height, panoramic view and immersion in the heart of nature guaranteed ... To prepare for your outing, go to the park website by clicking right here:

Monday: relaxation day

After the weekend sports outings, it's time to take care of yourself and give yourself some rest. How about a spa, massage and wellness day?

You may not know it, but Bandol has at its heart a very beautiful establishment, the Ile Rousse hotel *****. This one has a spa with a view of our dear beach of Renecros, Thalazur. On the menu: massage, exfoliation, hammam, sauna, swimming pool ... and of course well-being, disconnection and relaxation. So let yourself be tempted by this well-deserved sweet break and go make an appointment on the site of Thalazur !

Tuesday: market and coastal path

Tuesday, in Bandol, is day of Brive market ! From 8 a.m. to 13 p.m., a large market takes place all over the quay. Are present: local producers with their tasty, tasty and fragrant fruits and vegetables, ideal for providing a snack for lunch; Provencal artisans, butcher, roaster, fisherman and many more ...

For the afternoon, we suggest you get out of town; heading west. Let's go for a nature getaway thanks to the coastal path ! As its name suggests, this beautiful trail runs along the entire Bandolese coast. It will allow you to cross the most beautiful beaches and coves City and to reach the cove of Port d'Alon, a small pebble beach located in the town of Saint-Cyr. Along the way, parasol pines, a plunging view of the sea and spectacular Var landscapes will be on the program.

A beautiful hike of 4 hours round trip which will allow you to discover the typical coastal flora. To find out more about this trail, head to its dedicated page:

Wednesday: visit to the wine estates

If there is one thing that makes Bandol famous both in France and abroad, it's the wine. And we are very proud of our AOC ! So how can you spend a whole week in Bandol without being interested in its wines?

To learn more about these nectars, we advise you to go take a tour the wine bar from the city, located at the end of the quay, in front of the Casino de jeux. There you can of course buy a bottle of Bandol but also and above all get advice and tips on the areas open to visits.

Subsequently, you can then go to the domain of your choice to discover the work of the region's winegrowers. Don't panic, the wine estates are almost all within 30 minutes by car from Bandol. But these 30 minutes will not be without interest because you will come across many fields of vines with magnificent colors. Then once you arrive, you can learn more about working the land, the fruit and also taste the grape variety of your choice ; in moderation, of course, alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, especially when driving!

And to find out more about AOC Bandol wines, go to the dedicated page by clicking here:

Thursday: 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:

• Nautical side you can launch an assault on the Mediterranean by boat, surf, kayak or even paddle ... to discover all water activities just click here.
• Land side you can stay on Bandol et take advantage of our beautiful hikes, or you can walk away and walk or climb the creeks of Cassis and Marseille or that of Big Brain ...

Take the time, it's vacation! Choose your favorite activity, the one that allows you to disconnect and get started!

Friday: hinterland

The last day of the holidays has arrived and you cannot leave without seeing our countryside. It is as beautiful as the coast, that's to tell you.

For this, we have selected for you 2 villages of character which are worth seeing: La Cadière d'Azur and Le Castellet. One is a typical Provencal village where you can stroll peacefully through the small alleys full of charm and the other is a ancient medieval city full of local designers. Their common point: a 360 ° view, where fields of vineyards and olive trees plunge into a turquoise sea.

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

and the memories in all this?

If you want bring some sun with you, here are some souvenir ideas: Savonneries du Soleil, Aristide House, Out of Framework Concept Store, Val NJ Creations, See you in Provence, Creacao, Press House ...

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

Your week in Bandol is coming to an end. We hope that all these ideas will have given you just some and that you will have been able to benefit from our beautiful territory. And for you, who have not yet come to visit us, that does not make you want? A little Mediterranean disconnection? We are waiting for you with open arms!

And don't forget to follow us on social networks and in particular on Instagram. This will allow you to have an overview of your future vacation ... To follow us, click here.

See you soon !