There are less than 20 minutes from Bandol, two villages to visit, two pearls to explore. One allows you to soak up the Provençal tradition with typical architecture. The other takes you back in time with a sumptuous medieval city and a breathtaking view ...
La Cadière d'Azur, Provençal typicality
3 good reasons to visit the cadière d'azur
- Get lost in a traditional Provencal village, typical architecture;
- Be at heart of the vineyards of the AOC Bandol appellation;
- Enjoy a panoramic view between azure blue and green countryside.
La Cadière d'Azur is a small hilltop village, just 15 minutes by car from Bandol. Its architecture, typical of Provence, makes you want to get lost in its charming little streets, full of flowers and full of history. The occasion of disconnect completely and enjoy the present moment.
During your visit, you will not be able to miss the wine. Heart of the terroir of the appellation of AOC wines of Bandol, the village is surrounded by vineyards that you can admire when you reach the top. And if you want to combine the visual with the taste, a cooperative is located right at the entrance of the city.
Let's talk about the sight. In addition to the vines ranging from green to flamboyant red depending on the season, you will also be able to see magnificent fields of olive trees with the sea in the distance. Opposite, you will also see Le Castellet, nestled behind its ramparts. And on the other side, behind you, will be the Sainte-Baume massif. Yes, we can say it, you are in one of the most beautiful villages of the Var to visit.
Le Castellet, the medieval spirit
3 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT LE CASTELLET
- Ancient medieval city, the best preserved in the Var;
- Village entirely pedestrian with a bohemian and arty atmosphere;
- Breathtaking view on the surrounding villages.
Located only 20 minutes by car from Bandol, in front of the Cadière d'Azur Le Castellet is one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in the Var.
Ancient Medieval city, still today its access can only be done via 2 doors pierced in its old enclosure. The elements that make up the castrum make this coastal village the one that has best preserved its original structure. Note that its XNUMXth century castle is listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments.
The village is entirely pedestrian. You can stroll through the charming cobbled streets and let yourself be drawn into small designer shops. Crafts, local know-how, delicacies… a real piece of Provence to discover.
Speaking of Provence precisely, in 1938, Marcel Pagnol fell in love with the village. He made it the place of the shooting of his famous film "The Baker's Wife". The baker was then played by Raimu, an emblematic figure of Bandol. To find out more about the latter, direction our historical journey !
Finally, how can we not talk about the sight. Stand behind the city walls, facing the sea and admire a extraordinary landscape mixing vines, lush Provencal countryside and azure sea ... ideal for enjoying a sunset!
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Find all the information you will need to get to know our hinterland better, by clicking on these two links:
- All the must-sees in Provence Sud Sainte-Baume
- The hilltop villages and village squares in Provence Sud Sainte-Baume
And to find out more about all the villages of character in the Var, we invite you to click here.
