The other Provencal villages

Further inland, there are many Provençal villages with a medieval feel to visit. These, like Bandol, are part of the beautiful and rich destination South Provence Sainte BaumeA concentration of Var gathered over a few kilometers around where each hilltop town is worth the detour... Discover three of them: Le Beausset, Signes, Evenos and Riboux.

Le Beausset, the authentic village

20 minute drive from Bandol.

Right here, the landscapes smell of Provence : in the hills and in the plain, vineyards and olive trees happily rub shoulders with pine forests, oak forests, meadows and scrubland. An authentic and generous Var land, rich in its traditions.

Right here, it is the whole history of our land that is told there. History lovers will be able to discover in particular a Romanesque chapel dating from the XNUMXth century, perfectly preserved. They can also walk in the footsteps of Louis XIV or Napoleon Bonaparte who set foot on the soil of Beausset, a long time ago.

Le Beausset, c'est aussi a classified green stationA village nestled between the Sainte-Baume massif, the gorges of Ollioules and the coast. A village with incredible charm that offers you the opportunity to spend a morning, an afternoon or a whole day strolling through its cobbled streets and enjoying its surrounding nature.. The perfect pitch for a hike or a climbing session.

signs

30 minute drive from Bandol.

Charming little village located at the foot of the Sainte-Baume massif, signs has remained a peaceful place, preserved from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding big cities. At the foot of Sainte-Baume, yes, but also nestled on the southern slope and overlooking the Provençal coast basin. Which offers you a view from Cassis à Saint Mandrier.

Why stop here? For its relaxed lifestyle and the sense of well-being you'll experience even just strolling through the village. For the extraordinary view. But not only that...

signs it's a bit like gourmet heart of our territory de Sainte BaumeLet's start with the main course, the fish farm at the Gapeau springs. There, you can, of course, buy a wide range of river products, but also, and above all, fish your own trout. And that, for us Mediterraneans, is a change of scenery.

On the sweet side, don't miss the Fouque confectioneryA regional institution, this beautiful establishment, created in 1856, has not changed its recipes or manufacturing processes and thus perpetuates the very gourmet tradition of Provençal nougat, emblem of our 13 desserts.

evenos

25 minute drive from Bandol.

evenos, the 3 in 1 village which includes: Sainte-Anne d'Evenos, Vieil-Evenos (Nèbre) and Broussan. The most picturesque is undoubtedly the Old Evenos.

Ce Eagle's Nest is built on a volcanic flow, and its basalt houses cluster around the ruins of the medieval castle. Away from the main roads, this little-known village offers a striking spectacle with its enormous blocks of black lava and its position offering a view ranging from Ollioules gorges to the harbor of Toulon.

Perched on steep slopes, the village is characterized by its winding alleys leading to the ruins of the castle of Nèbre (XNUMXth century), erected on a peak. The perfect village for lovers of old stones, walks in the great outdoors andclimbing.

Riboux

30 minute drive from Bandol.

This tiny village at the end of the world has around thirty inhabitants. Built on the southern slope of the Sainte-Baume, it is the starting point for bthey walks and hikes throughout the massif.

Perched at an altitude of 518 m, it is in this exceptional natural setting that Claude Berri chose to film the main scenes of Jean de Florette and Manon des sources.

Riboux, in the heart of Sainte Baume Natural Park, today attracts hikers, nature and heritage lovers in search of peace and authenticity.

✅ Good to know : you can definitely visit these 4 points of interest in a weekend… A little idea for a stay doesn’t hurt!