Are you finally giving yourself a break from your busy daily life? Let yourself be tempted by a sunny, summer day in Bandol. On the program for your day off : nature, delicacies and night market.
breakfast on the terrace in bandol
For better soak up the village atmosphere of our dear city, what could be better than going to its center, and discovering the Bandolese place of life par excellence: the church square. Here meet every morning grocers, waiters, producers, oyster farmers and other artisans who meet for our daily market.
Sit down on the terrace of a café and enjoy a romantic breakfast. The first rays of sun are already out and the sweet song of the cicadas is gradually beginning to invade the city. A beautiful summer morning is emerging under the sign of Dolce Vita southerner.
Right in front of you is the town's small daily market. A little corner of delicacies where you will find everything the Provençal identity of the Var : local fruits and vegetables, extra fresh fish, goat cheeses from the next village or even cade, this chickpea pancake, a Toulouse specialty to die for! The perfect opportunity to plan a picnic for later…
coastal walk on the coastal path in bandol
After this gentle and, above all, urban breakfast, it's time to take off and head off to discover the beauty of our nature. To do this, we offer you an exploration of our coastal path. Linking Bandol to Saint-Cyr-sur-mer, this path is the flagship walk of our city, an outing not to be missed under any circumstances!
To start this trail, simply cross the road from the small market, towards the point. From here, you will take on your right to reach the most beautiful beaches of Bandol. You will cross the sandy cove of Renecros, wander the pebble coves and gradually abandon the tarmac of the roads for the dirt of the paths. Nature will then reveal itself to you for a breath of sea air!
Picnic at the Port d’Alon cove
After admiring superb panoramas of the Mediterranean and above all, after about 1 hour 30 minutes of walking, you will arrive at the charming cove of Alon Harbor. This small pebble beach is in the form of a cove with crystal clear waters. The perfect place for a break for two, on the beach, or on the nearby rocks, far from everything.
Take out the towel, picnic bought at the market and sit down to enjoy a well-deserved break. There is only your dear and tender one and you, the sea and the sun. Let yourself go, the sun beats on your skin, the only sound that reaches you is the surf of the waves on the pebbles. A timeless romantic moment to savor.
In the afternoon, put on your mask and snorkel to explore the seabed. Sars, sea bream, wrasses and sometimes even crabs and lobsters are out! Besides, if you want to see what it looks like before you start, we recommend this great site: Fishipedia (we love the name!!).
snack break in bandol
To return to Bandol, from your little corner of paradise, the Port d'Alon cove, you just have to go the opposite way! So yes, 1 hour 30 minutes of walking all the same. But we assure you it’s worth it. Back in the city center you can treat yourself to a good snack!
Ice creams, waffles, pancakes, pastries or churros, choose what you like and sit down on one of the small benches that litter the city's port. Sugar and a view of the sharpies, what more could you want?
🍦 Good to know : some ice cream parlors compete in creativity and good taste to offer you the flavors of the south. Lemon basil, Solliès fig, lavender or even anise, keep your eyes peeled and let yourself be tempted!
admire the sunset over the sea
Imagine a beach, a small Provençal aperitif bought at this morning's market (olives, tomatoes, rosé, etc.), your loved one and a sun gently setting into the sea. Frankly, aren't we on a romantic nugget as you wish?
The key is to know where this magical start to the evening will take place. To help you choose the perfect place, we have prepared a short guide for you. A selection of our favorite corners. Secrets that we are happy to share with you, to discover here.
🔥 PS : if your day was accompanied by the mistral, consider yourself lucky! This wind often brings fiery skies at dusk...
dinner and Bandolese night market
Don't want this perfect day to end? We understand you! So to prolong the pleasure and end in apotheosis, here is the program that we offer you.
Start by choosing a restaurant where to dine. A waterfront atmosphere, seafood platter or Provençal specialties and a warm atmosphere, the chefs of Bandol have something to delight you. In any case, good humor, flavors and discoveries will be there for this candlelight dinner.
Then, try the night stroll in the city center. One of our favorites. Walk along the port des pointus and stroll through the night market. Creators from all over the region exhibit their works and products for our greatest pleasure. Walk through the illuminated streets and enjoy our beautiful Mediterranean one last time.
We hope that you enjoyed this day for two in Bandol and above all that it made you want to come back for more! If you have taken photos, do not hesitate to share them on your networks by tagging us with #bandoltourism or by mentioning us @bandoltourismeofficiel, we will post you again 😊
VISIT BANDOL AS A LOVER ON A SUMMER DAY
– Have breakfast on the terrace.
– Walk the coastal path.
– Take a break at Port d’Alon.
– Have a snack at the port.
– Admire the sunset over the sea.
– Enjoy an evening in the city center.
For personalized advice, do not hesitate to contact us on 04 94 29 41 35 or by email at the address bandoltourisme@bandoltourisme.fr.
