A handy guide to taste workshops, epicurean boutiques, and the proud representatives of our Bandol terroir. A memo-style guide so you can find, on a single page, the key addresses of our gastronomic identity: wine, land, and sea. Delicacies to savor between Provence and the Mediterranean.
⚡️ Express navigation:
- The Bandol Wine Library
- The weekly market
- Fishermen's stalls
- Cade, a Var specialty
- The Hautes domain
- Meeting in Provence
1. the Bandol wine cellar
In a nutshell : official showcase of the appellation AOC Bandol located at the end of the quay of our dear city, opposite the Casino de Jeux.
Proposed discoveries : tastings* of fine wines, advice on the subject and sales at wine merchant prices.
Opening times : Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. (18 p.m. in winter).
???? The local favorite : chat with the sales advisors who know perfectly how to help us discover the appellation and direct us to vineyards that suit us.
✅ The dedicated page : Bandol Wine Library.
2. the weekly market
In a nutshell : Provençal market bringing together regional artisans, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fishing treasures, textiles and other household tools.
When : every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 13 p.m.
Or : on the port of Bandol.
Parking : 4 car parks litter the quay.
💖 The local favorite : go there early to enjoy the colors of the filled stalls and find the best products.
✅ The dedicated page : the markets of Bandol.
3. Fishermen's stalls
In a nutshell : In a former fishing village, fish is sacred in Bandol. Two professional fishermen delight our taste buds all year round.
Fisherman No. 1 : Tournevire – Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 13 p.m., on the quay next to the Atlantis cruise line (Tuesdays next to the carousel).
Fisherman No. 2 : Erick Gaussen – Tuesdays, at the market, from 8 a.m. until the goods are sold out, near the carousel.
💖 The local favorite : treat yourself to a nice slice of swordfish to grill with some vegetables on the griddle… The key to a successful summer!
✅ The dedicated page : fisherman.
4. Cade, a Var specialty
In a nutshell : If Marseille has panisse and Nice has socca, in the Var, we have cade, our chickpea pancake cooked over a wood fire.
Where to find her : at the food truck-style stand called La Cade Emy, visible at the daily market.
Opening times : Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m.
💖 The local favorite : a well-filled tray of this salty and peppery delicacy to enjoy on the port while admiring the pointus.
✅ More information on our dedicated page at the Bandol markets.
5. the domain of high
In a nutshell : Independent wine estate*, the only vineyard whose vines are located in our commune of Bandol. Not part of our eponymous appellation.
Practical information : located at 2 route du Beausset, open Wednesdays from 097 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Services : tastings and live sales.
💖 The local favorite : enjoy a meeting with the couple of producers who love our land and are eager to share their passion for wine with you.
✅ The dedicated page: Domaine des Hautes.
6. meeting in Provence
In a nutshell : Provençal Ali Baba's cave located in Place Lucien Artaud, right next to the Bandol Wine Library.
Products offered : olive oil, tapenade and other delicacies, baskets of local and seasonal fruits and vegetables…
Opening times : Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 15 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m.
💖 The local favorite : the perfect place to stock up in preparation for an aperitif by the sea!
✅ The dedicated page: Meeting in Provence.
* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
