Bandol with family for a week in Spring

Are you taking a family break from your daily routine before the big summer crowds? You're right! So that it goes smoothly, here are our activity ideas. So that you can have access to the must-sees of Bandol in Spring, during a well-deserved week of vacation!

Saturday: historical flower trail in Bandol

Take the time to arrive ! There's no rush, you're on vacation and what's more in Bandol! Take advantage of the morning to settle into your Bandol pied-à-terre and gather everyone's minds. Plan of attack: lunch on the terrace and discovery of the city.

✅ For your lunch, relax and let yourself be carried away, the Bandol restaurateurs take care of everything. Your only mission, to choose one here.

The afternoon, a discovery of the city and its treasures is waiting for you. And it is the historical route who will be your guide. A route throughout the city that will allow you to learn more about our history, the characters and notable events of Bandol; but also and above all who will take you through the small alleys du downtown passing through hidden staircases and other hidden corners. Bonus, Spring offers us its pretty flowers and the kids can let off steam by crawling all over the city. You'll thank us when it's time to go to bed at night.

✅ For read more on the latter, click here.

Sunday: ride on the Bandol Classic

On this sunny Sunday, how about getting some height? While most families and vacationers will be walking on the coastal path, take the opposite view to explore Bandol’s other flagship hike: the Bandol Classic. This 3 hour walk about starts like the coastal path. It will allow you to cross the beautiful sandy beach of Renecros and overlook our pretty coves of pebbles.

It is going up from the English Cove that your path separates to continue towards the land. Pine forest, paths planted with local aromatic herbs and superb view of the bay de Bandol up to La Ciotat are waiting for you. And don't worry, the climb is very gentle. The little extra that makes you happy: large trails where children will be able to exercise no problem !

✅ For read more on this walk, click here.

Monday: head to the departmental eco-museum of the 4 brothers in Beausset

To start the week off right, we would like to take you to a place as beautiful as it is caring. The Departmental Ecomuseum of the 4 Brothers is located in Beausset and it is a little gem to explore. This Provençal bastide is a place of discovery and awareness of nature, nestled in the heart of a 380 hectare natural area.

In the programme : fun exhibitions to raise awareness among young and old about the protection and functioning of nature, organized workshops and above all a wonderful playground where walks and hikes are permitted. Our proposal, if you accept it, is to go and explore this place with a picnic in the backpack and explore the Var flora with your little ones.

✅ For read more on this house like no other and on current exhibitions, click here.

Tuesday: market in Bandol and free time

Tuesday in Bandol is market day. From 8 am to 13 pm, the port of Bandol is transformed into an essential place to live. Between the magnificent colors of the fruits and vegetables of the region, the smell of basil, the Provencal patterns of the fabrics and the freshness of the freshly caught fish, you can't miss it of this beautiful little market.

After this busy morning, take time to enjoy with your family. A nap on the beach, an ice cream on the port or an impromptu hide-and-seek at Parc du Cane, that's also what holidays are: knowing how to breathe!

Wednesday: picnic on the coastal path between Bandol and Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

For this new day of vacation, we suggest you discover the nature side from Bandol. And for that, nothing better than the coastal path !

To get started, head to one of the bakeries in the city or in the daily market from the Town Hall Square. Your mission is to bring back with you what you need to have a nice picnic with your whole tribe. Once the latter is in the backpack, the ride can begin. On the agenda for the day : pebble coves, pine forest and picnic at the cove of Alon Harbor.

✅ For read more about this hike and what awaits you, click here.

Thursday: visit to the Var hinterland

Bandol is the sea, the sun, the beaches and everything that goes with it, but not only that. Our Var region offers us wealth in terms of landscapes and villages of character. So, we strongly advise you to visit 2 of them:

• La Cadière d'Azur : the typical Provençal village, where you can stroll through the colorful and narrow streets of the city center and admire the fields of vines and olive trees as far as the eye can see.
• Le Castellet : ancient medieval city, completely pedestrianized today, meeting place for local creators.

✅ For Know everything on these hilltop villages in Var, click here.

Friday: relaxing in Bandol and last ice cream

On this last day of vacation, take it cool. Take advantage of your last morning for a breakfast on the terrace, a run on the sand at Renecros, a morning walk along the coast, ricochets at the Engraviers beach or just a stroll on Harbour along the pointed ones.

Also think about memories ! grocery stores local products, soap factory, cellars wine, bring back a little Bandol in your suitcases. A nice way to extend your vacation. And don't hesitate to visit us at the tourist office. Postcards, magnets, mugs and other memories are waiting for you.

In the afternoon, anything goes! Children will be delighted (and adults too) to come together for a snack break greedy to wish. Ice cream with a view of the pointus, crepe and waffle filled with whipped cream or local pastries in the beautiful Ness tea room, your desires will definitely be satisfied. Because after this week spent with us, you will need some chocolate to overcome the sadness of returning…

This week with us is already over. We hope you enjoyed it or at least that it gave you ideas for your next vacation. ! And don't forget, if you took pictures, share them with us on your networks by tagging us with #bandoltourism or by mentioning us @bandoltourismeofficiel.

Activities and courses for children

As a bonus, because we know how difficult it can be to find something to occupy the children, we have prepared for you a special article. A sort of magic box, a first aid kit where you can pick up ideas here and there for your little ones.

✅ To learn more about these activities, click here: