{"id":11307,"date":"2024-04-26T09:10:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/que-faire-bandol-visiter\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T10:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T09:53:02","slug":"best-things-to-do-bandol-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Welcome to <strong>Bandol<\/strong>! On the shores of the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, this charming seaside resort is ideally located between <strong>Cassis<\/strong> and the <strong>Gulf of Saint-Tropez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s famous for its <strong>sandy beaches<\/strong>, <strong>crystal-clear waters<\/strong>, <strong>delicious wines<\/strong> and nearby <strong>calanques <\/strong>. Bandol is also a historic temple of<strong>seabed exploration<\/strong>. We warmly invite you to stop by.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, you&#8217;ll find a <strong>list of 11 ideas<\/strong> for <strong>things to do in Bandol<\/strong> on the <strong>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/strong>, our opinions in pictures and suggestions for organizing your trip.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Bandol Must-see sights\" class=\"wp-image-11239\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Town<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-gbpgN8C\/0\/D9w4HLBqRHfn2GwMxKdqpKSVZCmwHtCd9pZmtHnTC\/L\/rue-pietonne-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"streets of the old town in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old town is the<strong>soul of Bandol<\/strong>. We loved wandering through its colorful streets in the early hours of the morning, before the shops opened. The <strong>hustle and bustle<\/strong> so characteristic of Mediterranean cities was just beginning to emerge. The gentle sound of the city&#8217;s <strong>ponds and fountains<\/strong> adds a hint of coolness that&#8217;s particularly pleasant on hot days.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every morning, on the <strong>Place de la Mairie<\/strong>, opposite the port, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the <strong>market<\/strong> offering deliciously scented local produce. This square is a bit like the village square. It&#8217;s where summer events are held and where people come to enjoy a <strong>coffee on the terrace<\/strong>. A real immersion in local life.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the most of the early morning hours, we recommend <strong>an overnight stay in Bandol<\/strong>. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-bandol-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our best places to stay in Bandol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-TZLdD98\/0\/WJm4Tf9kQhvL7T3pZvpH9gbgx6kLNrtbFDvtm4Q3\/L\/bassin-rue-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"pond in the streets of Bandol's old town\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 1 hour&#8217;s stroll to relax and enjoy a coffee on the terrace, more if you want to go shopping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are a few passages with stairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s easy to get to, with the old town above the port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are plenty of restaurants nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place de la Libert\u00e9 market, daily from 8am to 1pm. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/bandol\/la-destination\/les-marches-de-bandol\/les-marches-de-bandol-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Admire the dinghies moored in the harbour<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-zX9DrdV\/0\/DMBXZ5nxcqD3m5ptxrq4ZnwWMG4qgGpTfHMbv8b9P\/L\/bandol-bateauxpointus-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pointus in Bandol harbour\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>pointu<\/strong> is a fishing boat typical of Provence. Listed as part of France&#8217;s intangible cultural heritage, it owes its name to its distinctive shape. He is said to have been born in <strong>Marseille<\/strong> in the workshops of an Italian-born carpenter. Since then, he has been magnifying the <strong>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/strong> coastline with charm and poetry.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many are moored along the quayside in <strong>Bandol harbor<\/strong>, lulled by the lapping of the waters. You won&#8217;t be able to miss them and, like us, you&#8217;ll want to photograph them from every angle.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-xVS3rrD\/0\/DSPqkm26jZtJ4jpwm8rTHDHX3NGMk85v6cGHKPrvV\/L\/pointus-nuit-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Night sailing in Bandol harbour\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 15-30 minutes for a stroll around the port. There are also other attractive pleasure boats for enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnificent at sunset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Tuesday mornings, the Grand March\u00e9 invades the quay, and the atmosphere is very friendly, but the pointus are less easily accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll find plenty of restaurants on the quayside, with terraces of course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And why not take a ride on a pointu? Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/bandol\/temps-forts\/tour-de-pointu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Bandol<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1: <\/strong>near the center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Splendid<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/splendid-bandol1.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel &amp; Spa Thalazur<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/thalazur-bandol-ile-rousse.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel la Villa Florida<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-villa-florida-bandol.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/H%C3%B4tels\/n-qRTn48\/Fa%C3%A7ades-h%C3%B4tels\/i-Qc3hmhS\/0\/54873f46\/L\/bandol-splendidhotel-facade-L.jpg\" alt=\"Splendid Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: <\/strong>near Grand Valata beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Les Galets<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/restaurant-les-galets.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Eden<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-de-france-maguy.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/H%C3%B4tels\/n-qRTn48\/H%C3%B4tel-Les-Galets\/i-qFMwWsk\/0\/4a09ae84\/L\/bandol-hotelgalets-balconsoir-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Les Galets\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-bandol-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our reviews of the best hotels in Bandol  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Admire Bendor Island (from afar)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ile-de-Bendor\/i-mchKL9q\/0\/CxMKtN9kRVVCJddXTQd7D64DSqVJzLQt8mm5S6Xjh\/L\/ile-bendor-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bendor Island\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like us, you can only admire it from afar. The island is undergoing a makeover and is <strong>temporarily closed to the public<\/strong>. The idea is to restore this <strong>jewel of the Mediterranean<\/strong> to better meet today&#8217;s environmental requirements, while preserving its <strong>unique soul<\/strong>. The new facilities should also make it easier for residents and visitors to live together.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the record, \u00cele de Bendor, like <strong>\u00cele des Embiez<\/strong> (further south), was acquired in the 1950s by Paul Ricard (the father of pastis and motor racing circuits!). We&#8217;re talking about the <strong>Paul Ricard Islands<\/strong>. But he also wanted to share them with as many people as possible, so that everyone could have an unforgettable time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Paul Ricard Islands are one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/islands-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">main islands on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a> that we recommend you visit.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ile-de-Bendor\/i-qrPkKCN\/0\/DbjDrphsXdqxPv6crhvzWhFK4P2RFk953zzQ8zn32\/L\/ile-bendor-embarcadere-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pier for &#xCE;le de Bendor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For now, a few minutes will suffice to take a few pretty pictures of the island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it&#8217;s open, it will take about 10min to cross, and you can spend all day or more there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new project includes new reception and catering facilities. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/iledebendor.com\/nos-engagements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access is by boat only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lazing in a cove Plage du Capelan<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Capelan\/i-8cG4xqR\/0\/DZDpBDkkDvcqwzmKTZH6g53th8wWxt3nX8MwTFmMM\/L\/vue-plage-capelan-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Capelan beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little way<strong>from the town center<\/strong>, Capelan beach is our favorite. It&#8217;s located in a calanque! There&#8217;s a peninsula in the middle and some <strong>vegetation<\/strong>. A real <strong>little paradise<\/strong>! The water is crystal-clear, making it a popular beach for <strong>underwater<\/strong> enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its location, the beach is <strong>sheltered<\/strong> from the mistral and easterly winds. We were lucky enough to go in September, and in the early hours of the morning, there was nobody there. In summer, of course, it&#8217;s packed to the rafters. It&#8217;s worth a look, however, because the place is so pretty.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Capelan\/i-qz3hfkx\/0\/DvQQMJdrHFLr5jVQ8tsGm2gPz9x3dSJLjZrWKGSjx\/L\/acces-plage-capelan-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Capelan beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan to spend a bath, a few hours or a whole day there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s a pebble beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s also a smoke-free beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s easily accessible by the coastal road or, on foot, by the coastal footpath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The place is steep, but there&#8217;s an access ramp. However, the beach is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best place to park is near the tennis club, on the town side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: bring swimming shoes, mask and snorkel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Le M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/strong> is just above the beach. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurant-le-mediterranee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nProvence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png 421w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visit Saint-Fran\u00e7ois de Sales Church<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Eglise\/i-cRszmmq\/0\/gG4qT9xkWTnjDc4qgXfN2vbBpP759Ws85RPnqJTZ\/L\/facade-eglise-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Church of Saint-Fran&#xE7;ois de Sales in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the very top of the Place de la Libert\u00e9, <strong>facing the sea<\/strong>, we really appreciated the sobriety of the \u00c9glise Saint-Fran\u00e7ois de Sales. It reflects the image of the city. Built in the mid-18th century, it originally comprised a single nave. The two side aisles were opened a few decades later.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>pastel colors<\/strong> of the interior paintings are of great delicacy, barely revealed by the building&#8217;s filtered daylight. But it&#8217;s its small, <strong>square bell tower<\/strong>, topped with a simple clock fitting, that intrigued us. It symbolizes the humility of the building.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Eglise\/i-FMW72d3\/0\/gfDZfjLgvDsKLvmC5QM5VPhT7mbgZTbLxdL8ZgVX\/L\/plafond-eglise-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ceiling of Saint-Fran&#xE7;ois de Sales church in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 10-20min depending on your interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The church is at the end of the town hall square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are steps in the access passages, then a staircase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants abound in the square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find service times on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/paroisse.frejustoulon.fr\/paroisse\/bandol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in Provence<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ebooks_CorseNormandie_FR.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Tasting at the Bandol wine library<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-BdQ2K4F\/0\/hjxNQTBvDP6LJRVT7pmdRLNGphkM9hgT5zFN2cFt\/L\/maison-vins-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol Wine House\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visit to the Maison des Vins wine library in Bandol is an opportunity to taste the region&#8217;s wines and find out more about the <strong>vineyards<\/strong>. It was one of the first to benefit from the <strong>AOC<\/strong> appellation in 1941. Bandol wines are the fruit of <strong>25 centuries of winemaking tradition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll learn about the history of this <strong>exceptional terroir<\/strong>, which faces south and the sea, and enjoys a unique climate: <strong>3,000 hours of sunshine a year<\/strong>! You&#8217;ll also learn more about the region&#8217;s <strong>know-how<\/strong>. And when, like us, you take your tasting to the terrace, you&#8217;ll choose your beverage as a connoisseur. So ros\u00e9, white or red?<br\/><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Vignes\/i-VpDKr4c\/0\/FX92mR6r59LXGdXnzZWzfMz8cc75pVN2xfxHVMZ7J\/L\/pieds-vignes-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol wine vineyard\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow 30min to 1h depending on your interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Maison des Vins is easy to get to, opposite the Casino Partouche de Bandol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s located in the city center, with many restaurants all around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The casino parking lot is on the other side of the quay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondesvins-bandol.com\/fr\/contact.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Take a dip Renecros beach<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Anse-et-Plage-de-Ren&#xE9;cros\/i-nXJgN97\/0\/C4NNXLRcQrJGW4bspPX6M97f4wRSLMDWBmP674Q97\/L\/bandol-plagerene&#x301;crosetsplendidhotel-L.jpg\" alt=\"Renecros beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the harbor lies the<strong>Renecros cove<\/strong>. We particularly appreciated this very large public beach, just a stone&#8217;s throw from the <strong>town center<\/strong>. It is well sheltered and <strong>protected from the wind<\/strong>. You&#8217;d think it was a natural swimming pool, especially as the sand is fine, almost white, and the water turquoise.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renecros beach is a gently sloping <strong>family<\/strong> beach, ideal for <strong>children<\/strong>. It is <strong>supervised<\/strong> from June to September. You&#8217;ll also find <strong>private beaches<\/strong> and numerous restaurants and hotels. They say you can even swim there in winter!<br\/><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Anse-et-Plage-de-Ren&#xE9;cros\/i-cVMV46b\/0\/CRbckc3gNFJzZJ48CJ5622DHbt5KKwKv6nBBrzcMG\/L\/plage-renecros-sable-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sand on Renecros beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay there as long as you need to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beach is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy access from the port of Bandol via the Corniche de Bonaparte.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Located close to the city center, there are many restaurants nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 private beaches: Karma Beach Bandol and Le Petit Golf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mattress and pedal-boat hire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showers and toilets nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renecros beach is a smoke-free beach.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/equipement\/plage-de-renecros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">Subscribe to our <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Newsletter<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get away from it all with Region Lovers&#8217; beautiful destinations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1.\"),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"action\",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook(\"filter\",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook(\"action\",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook(\"filter\",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook(\"action\",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook(\"filter\",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks[o][r]&&(gform.hooks[o][r]=[]);var d=gform.hooks[o][r];null==n&&(n=r+\"_\"+d.length),gform.hooks[o][r].push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks[r][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[r][o]).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){\"function\"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),\"action\"==r?t.apply(null,e):e[0]=t.apply(null,e)})),\"filter\"==r)return e[0]},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks[o][r]&&(e=(e=gform.hooks[o][r]).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][r]=e)}});\n<\/script>\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework waitlist_wrapper' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_4' >\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n                            <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_4' class='waitlist' action='\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11307' data-formid='4' novalidate> \r\n <input type='hidden' class='gforms-pum' value='{\"closepopup\":false,\"closedelay\":0,\"openpopup\":false,\"openpopup_id\":0}' \/>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_4' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><div id=\"field_4_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_1'>E-mail<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_1' id='input_4_1' type='email' value='' class='large'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_4_3\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-consent gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-consent gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >RGPD<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_consent'><input name='input_3.1' id='input_4_3_1' type='checkbox' value='1'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <label class=\"gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline gfield_consent_label\" for='input_4_3_1' >Yes, I want to subscribe to the monthly newsletter<span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/label><input type='hidden' name='input_3.2' value='Yes, I want to subscribe to the monthly newsletter' class='gform_hidden' \/><input type='hidden' name='input_3.3' value='1' class='gform_hidden' \/><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_4_4\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-website gfield--input-type-website field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_hidden\"  ><div class=\"admin-hidden-markup\"><i class=\"gform-icon gform-icon--hidden\" aria-hidden=\"true\" title=\"This field is hidden when viewing the form\"><\/i><span>This field is hidden when viewing the form<\/span><\/div><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_4_4'>Site Web<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_website'>\n                    <input name='input_4' id='input_4_4' type='url' value='https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11307' class='large'    placeholder='https:\/\/'  aria-invalid=\"false\" \/>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class='gform-footer gform_footer top_label'> <input type='submit' id='gform_submit_button_4' class='gform_button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='submit' value='Sign up'  \/> \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_submission_method' data-js='gform_submission_method_4' value='postback' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_theme' data-js='gform_theme_4' id='gform_theme_4' value='gravity-theme' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_style_settings' data-js='gform_style_settings_4' id='gform_style_settings_4' value='{&quot;inputPrimaryColor&quot;:&quot;#204ce5&quot;}' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='is_submit_4' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_submit' value='4' \/>\n            \n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_currency' data-currency='EUR' value='VKpdrpMFDIGGOaO59f6\/6b0gnnmlytHrq6B1+SZDBgUzOAnoTGrqS2aWSzaELCmK49GzATjbwXec15tTaj3tfcBuKwQ2hcCFmjLdWo0W7KVhbtg=' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_unique_id' value='' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='state_4' value='WyJ7XCIzLjFcIjpcIjQ4N2RjMTgyMjNmY2RjNTA1YjkyNzVhZTM4MWMxNTg5XCIsXCIzLjJcIjpcIjk0MDRiYTI5ODM5ZjA2ODY3M2IyZDM3ZmE5Yjk0ZTNmXCIsXCIzLjNcIjpcIjQ4N2RjMTgyMjNmY2RjNTA1YjkyNzVhZTM4MWMxNTg5XCJ9IiwiZGRlNzI4NDVjNDE5MzBlNjIyNmNmZmM0OTM0ZmZjMDIiXQ==' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' autocomplete='off' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_target_page_number_4' id='gform_target_page_number_4' value='0' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' autocomplete='off' class='gform_hidden' name='gform_source_page_number_4' id='gform_source_page_number_4' value='1' \/>\n            <input type='hidden' name='gform_field_values' value='' \/>\n            \n        <\/div>\n                        <\/form>\n                        <\/div><script>\ngform.initializeOnLoaded( function() {gformInitSpinner( 4, 'https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery('#gform_ajax_frame_4').on('load',function(){var contents = jQuery(this).contents().find('*').html();var is_postback = contents.indexOf('GF_AJAX_POSTBACK') >= 0;if(!is_postback){return;}var form_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_wrapper_4');var is_confirmation = jQuery(this).contents().find('#gform_confirmation_wrapper_4').length > 0;var is_redirect = contents.indexOf('gformRedirect(){') >= 0;var is_form = form_content.length > 0 && ! is_redirect && ! is_confirmation;var mt = parseInt(jQuery('html').css('margin-top'), 10) + parseInt(jQuery('body').css('margin-top'), 10) + 100;if(is_form){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_4').html(form_content.html());if(form_content.hasClass('gform_validation_error')){jQuery('#gform_wrapper_4').addClass('gform_validation_error');} else {jQuery('#gform_wrapper_4').removeClass('gform_validation_error');}setTimeout( function() { \/* delay the scroll by 50 milliseconds to fix a bug in chrome *\/  }, 50 );if(window['gformInitDatepicker']) {gformInitDatepicker();}if(window['gformInitPriceFields']) {gformInitPriceFields();}var current_page = jQuery('#gform_source_page_number_4').val();gformInitSpinner( 4, 'https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/plugins\/gravityforms\/images\/spinner.svg', true );jQuery(document).trigger('gform_page_loaded', [4, current_page]);window['gf_submitting_4'] = false;}else if(!is_redirect){var confirmation_content = jQuery(this).contents().find('.GF_AJAX_POSTBACK').html();if(!confirmation_content){confirmation_content = contents;}jQuery('#gform_wrapper_4').replaceWith(confirmation_content);jQuery(document).trigger('gform_confirmation_loaded', [4]);window['gf_submitting_4'] = false;wp.a11y.speak(jQuery('#gform_confirmation_message_4').text());}else{jQuery('#gform_4').append(contents);if(window['gformRedirect']) {gformRedirect();}}jQuery(document).trigger(\"gform_pre_post_render\", [{ formId: \"4\", currentPage: \"current_page\", abort: function() { this.preventDefault(); } }]);        if (event && event.defaultPrevented) {                return;        }        const gformWrapperDiv = document.getElementById( \"gform_wrapper_4\" );        if ( gformWrapperDiv ) {            const visibilitySpan = document.createElement( \"span\" );            visibilitySpan.id = \"gform_visibility_test_4\";            gformWrapperDiv.insertAdjacentElement( \"afterend\", visibilitySpan );        }        const visibilityTestDiv = document.getElementById( \"gform_visibility_test_4\" );        let postRenderFired = false;        function triggerPostRender() {            if ( postRenderFired ) {                return;            }            postRenderFired = true;            gform.core.triggerPostRenderEvents( 4, current_page );            if ( visibilityTestDiv ) {                visibilityTestDiv.parentNode.removeChild( visibilityTestDiv );            }        }        function debounce( func, wait, immediate ) {            var timeout;            return function() {                var context = this, args = arguments;                var later = function() {                    timeout = null;                    if ( !immediate ) func.apply( context, args );                };                var callNow = immediate && !timeout;                clearTimeout( timeout );                timeout = setTimeout( later, wait );                if ( callNow ) func.apply( context, args );            };        }        const debouncedTriggerPostRender = debounce( function() {            triggerPostRender();        }, 200 );        if ( visibilityTestDiv && visibilityTestDiv.offsetParent === null ) {            const observer = new MutationObserver( ( mutations ) => {                mutations.forEach( ( mutation ) => {                    if ( mutation.type === 'attributes' && visibilityTestDiv.offsetParent !== null ) {                        debouncedTriggerPostRender();                        observer.disconnect();                    }                });            });            observer.observe( document.body, {                attributes: true,                childList: false,                subtree: true,                attributeFilter: [ 'style', 'class' ],            });        } else {            triggerPostRender();        }    } );} );\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container aligncenter newsletter-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image newsletter-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png 729w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Take a boat trip in the Parc des Calanques<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Plages\/i-tpnf2nG\/0\/T29tDQLGTK5qSWjk7DBxh9PDXcrMH8PBtBKfnXLG\/L\/Cassis_calanques_port_pin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque de Port-Pin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Parc des Calanques<\/strong>, which stretches from <strong>Cassis to Marseille<\/strong>, is not far away. It&#8217;s the promise of an exceptional experience in <strong>protected natural<\/strong> surroundings and <strong>breathtaking landscapes<\/strong>. We went by land, but a boat cruise is the ideal opportunity to see these unique and unspoilt places from a different angle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On your visit, you can either visit the calanques of Marseille alone, or discover the two massifs, Cassis and Marseille, all the way to the <strong>calanque of Sormiou<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll see the famous <strong>Marseille cabanons<\/strong>. Whatever your choice, visiting <strong>out of season<\/strong> is always more pleasant when the area is almost deserted.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Plages\/i-wgkgs4J\/0\/FfCFSWdg7GvzTZJvPbdg2BStmhfGqtVpD7GXRZxzS\/L\/Cassis_calanques_port_pin-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque de Port-Pin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3h to 3h30 depending on the option chosen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boarding and return to Bandol port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring sun cream, sunglasses, cap and bottle of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/bandol\/boat-tours\/boat-trip-in-the-calanques-national-park-from-bandol\/15167?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Lounging on the Plage du Grand Vallat<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Grand-Vala\/i-vZwBQdR\/0\/rKqGGphqbTXmwtqtdTpdwPqQfZTHb4ckbPRCQtjm\/L\/vue-plage-grand-vallat-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Vallat beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grand Vallat beach <\/strong>lies to the east of Bandol. It&#8217;s Bandol&#8217;s first beach from Sanary. It is named after the <strong>small river<\/strong> that separates Bandol from Sanary. Most of it is <strong>white sand<\/strong>, with a few pebbles. We followed the palm-lined <strong>promenade<\/strong> to Bandol&#8217;s casino and harbour.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opposite the beach, the former <strong>H\u00f4tel des Bains<\/strong>, with its magnificent 1930s <strong>pergolas<\/strong>, is a splendid sight. Its name has changed to <strong>La R\u00e9sidence<\/strong>, but its architecture is as elegant as ever. The beach is also known as <strong>Plage de la R\u00e9sidence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Grand-Vala\/i-VfsQcwR\/0\/CKjsVncm4c2PH5m8MRmpQ8twCW22bK3HGHftW52NV\/L\/baigneurs-plage-grand-vallat-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Vallat beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time for a swim or an extended sunbath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beach is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy access from the waterfront.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay parking is available at the casino.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beach is supervised in summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mattresses and parasols for hire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shower on the beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants are nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grand Vallat beach is a smoke-free beach.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/equipement\/plage-du-grand-vallat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Kayak off into the sunset<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-H8BwQBn\/0\/D7fxS2XhDPLhfVQ62jL8NvDGMsdLWKhtqPZXxzZd\/L\/activites-nautiques-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Water sports in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bandol has a long tradition of <strong>water sports<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll find plenty of activities to take advantage of all that its coastal location has to offer. After all, it was in Bandol in 1943, in the midst of the Occupation, that <strong>scuba<\/strong> diving was born, making the town the place to discover the <strong>underwater world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the famous Captain <strong>Cousteau<\/strong> refers to it in the opening pages of his book <em>Le Monde du Silence<\/em>. Instead of diving, however, we preferred a half-day <strong>kayak<\/strong> trip to watch the sun set over the <strong>bay<\/strong> from the sea.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-j73Zpp9\/0\/Cv3pZB8Stbp6bpKDq9bHVbbZ9DZqR6fHrKZ8nZggc\/L\/activites-nautiques-3-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Water sports in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow around 3 hours for the walk, including lunch on the beach at Ch\u00e2teau de Cride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy access from the Paul Ricard promenade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a bottle of water and sun cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bandol-l87627\/bandol-coucher-de-soleil-en-kayak-et-aperitifs-t485913\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Swimming Casino beach<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Casino\/i-knz8DfQ\/0\/CNhmDHgBF6ZKw2BvW4LGSpBcSWJP8g82Z7sXxkv82\/L\/vue-casino-2-plage-casino-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol Casino Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from its<strong> fine sand<\/strong> and <strong>turquoise waters<\/strong>, it&#8217;s the beach&#8217;s facilities that make it particularly attractive. We found a <strong>beach volleyball<\/strong> court, a <strong>water sports center<\/strong> offering a wide range of activities, and a <strong>garden<\/strong> perfect for a siesta in the shade. Everything you need for a family break.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach is made of fine <strong>golden<\/strong> sand. There&#8217;s a bit of seaweed, but we loved dipping our toes in. It is <strong>gently sloping<\/strong>, with no rocks or pebbles. Given its <strong>downtown<\/strong> location and the many <strong>services<\/strong> it offers, it is very popular in summer. We have devoted <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-casino-beach-bandol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a full article<\/a> to it.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Casino\/i-TnGKNS9\/0\/CMssRmnJL3mkPDfqrCVDPfbLJKz249QPQtxnKfwLZ\/L\/vue-cote-plage-casino-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol Casino Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casino Beach is a great place to spend the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is easily accessible from the waterfront.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The casino parking lot is adjacent to the beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with reduced mobility are welcome. Seahorse and Tiralo chairs are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mattresses and parasols for hire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaded green spaces and palm tree-lined pedestrian promenade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/equipement\/plage-du-casino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Bandol\n<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">What to do in Bandol (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Best hotels to stay in Bandol (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Best restaurants (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Bandol&#8217;s most beautiful beaches (coming soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villes\/i-kJ45Mfx\/0\/2121b234\/S\/Bandol-S.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0528052805280528;object-fit:contain;width:319px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Bandol: other ideas<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow the Bandol Classic hiking trail<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-kk3z2v2\/0\/DQC7bXhSFNS5WNZhvPfjTz38HnRRkpfwmVmR38Jvg\/L\/parcours-pedestre-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"BVandol Classic walking course in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like walking? So are we. Departing from the port, a hike of just over 3 hours takes you to the heights of the town, offering spectacular views over the Bay of Bandol. The <strong>Bandol Classic<\/strong> skirts the coast before passing through the forest to reach the peaks and return to the town. It is also less busy than the famous coastal path. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/mon-sejour\/explorer\/promenades-et-randonnees\/la-bandolaise-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunbathing on Lido Beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Plages\/n-4cgZLb\/Plage-du-Lido\/i-jCqSDc7\/0\/CnDPsMQ3fwh44QtN6sCdzBxdQW2Ccwfxhp6tTF48b\/L\/plage-lido-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lido beach in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lido beach is located <strong>east of Bandol<\/strong>, in the commune of <strong>Sanary-sur-Mer<\/strong>. It&#8217;s huge and windy. It&#8217;s the perfect place to rent a <strong>stand-up paddle<\/strong> and enjoy the bay. Awarded the <strong>&#8220;Handiplage&#8221;<\/strong> label, it offers all the pleasures of the beach and water sports to people with reduced mobility from April to September. Swimming is <strong>supervised<\/strong> during the summer months, school vacations and weekends. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanary-tourisme.com\/preparez-votre-sejour\/accessibilite\/les-structures-adaptees\/4722116_plage-du-lido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An evening at the Casino<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-ZtCNDqM\/0\/hgXGvXRfRxkDR5WkznqNmvGkvfGN9VbXDxm2m7jm\/L\/casino-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol Casino\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The style of the Bandol casino contrasts with that of other casinos on the French Riviera. Built in the late 1920s, it opened its doors in 1930. A far cry from the opulence of the Belle \u00c9poque. Here, modernist lines are sober and uncluttered. But inside, we found everything that promises an excellent evening: slot machines, roulettes, black jack, poker&#8230; But also cinema and shows and, of course, a bar and restaurant. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/casino-bandol.partouche.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Bandol with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you come to Bandol with children, there are many of our favorite activities for them too:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Casino Beach<\/strong>, with its playgrounds and shady rest areas perfect for naps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stroll along the harbor to admire the <strong>pointus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A boat trip to observe the <strong>cetaceans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Bandol Classic<\/strong> walking tour around the town, with a picnic lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A visit to <strong>Parc Zoa<\/strong> in Sanary-sur-Mer, a botanical and animal park and educational farm. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoaparc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-PBNpbNx\/0\/SdQRR3gJ3VNNNXbppfMLNbhgpDnRP5gbDhVh3NLs\/L\/parc-zoa-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Parc Zoa in Sanary-sur-Mer\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parc Zoa botanical garden in Sanary-sur-Mer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Bandol when it rains<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain may be rare on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur, but rainy days are long. Here are our tips for bringing them to life:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bandol&#8217;s <strong>cultural program<\/strong> offers a wide range of events and activities. Consult the agenda <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/mon-sejour\/agenda-et-culture\/tout-lagenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend a few hours at the <strong>casino<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bowling<\/strong>. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/equipement\/bowling-de-bandol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the local<strong> gastronomy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose relaxation at the Hotel <strong>Thalazur Bandol Ile Rousse<\/strong> thalasso institute. You can also choose to stay here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/thalazur-bandol-ile-rousse.fr.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/H&#xF4;tels\/n-qRTn48\/Fa&#xE7;ades-h&#xF4;tels\/i-hFd8CWL\/0\/DT36CQxFWsRqfc5bC4XhkzzHqc6tPG55XKnHxT79V\/L\/bandol-hotelthalazur-vuedepuismer-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Thalazur Bandol Ile Rousse\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel <strong>Thalazur Bandol Ile Rousse<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions around Bandol<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why not take advantage of your stay in Bandol to visit the surrounding area? Islands, coastline or hinterland, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the vineyards<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Vignes\/i-VpRRF7t\/0\/FPTh5BJWFTg6FKPhgFbXmBbbGN2KnFP7q54XB5Gzd\/L\/vignobles-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Vineyards near Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Bandol vineyards<\/strong> have made the region internationally famous. The tourist office has <strong>36<\/strong> that you can visit. The 2 closest to Bandol are Domaine de Fr\u00e9gate in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and Domaine des Baguiers in Le Castellet. But you&#8217;re spoilt for choice. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/mon-sejour\/me-regaler\/les-vignobles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to get a bird&#8217;s eye view of the hinterland, we recommend <strong>a day trip between Ollioules, Le Castelet and Sanary-sur-Mer<\/strong>. The route includes a tasting session, but you&#8217;ll also discover picturesque villages that are a little less frequented. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Toulon\/VIP-Village-Tour-of-Provence-Intimate-and-Authentic\/d24308-183050P6?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watching cetaceans in the Mediterranean<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-3MvKcn3\/0\/FFZXsbvjTmdR4cGFmdN8DvFntfGcKdqzmmPTNt2dh\/L\/plongee-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Underwater walks in Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bandol is the ideal place to discover the <strong>underwater<\/strong> world of the Mediterranean Sea. We recommend that you take advantage of your stay to observe <strong>dolphins and whales<\/strong> in their <strong>natural environment<\/strong>. There are a number of excursions on offer in the port, but we recommend you book in advance and choose a full-day option accompanied by a team of &#8220;High Quality Whale Watching\u00ae&#8221; <strong>qualified naturalists<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/bandol\/whale-watching\/dolphin-and-whale-watching-in-the-mediterranean-sea-from-bandol\/15173?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go to Porquerolles Island by boat<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/n-rGbRdb\/Porquerolles\/i-ND4qJtV\/0\/DvKPchB4HffQ2WxJSLFZ264QXHjv7kT5wv7VXZ4rB\/L\/porquerolles-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Porquerolles\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another boat trip! There&#8217;s no shortage of them in Bandol. This one will take you to an <strong>absolutely heavenly island<\/strong>: the Isle of Porquerolles. Get ready to feel like you&#8217;re in the <strong>Caribbean<\/strong>. Once there, you can swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters, rent a bike to explore the island or stroll through the village. Allow 1h30 for the crossing and 6h on site. Time to make the most of it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/bandol\/boat-tours\/boat-trip-to-the-island-of-porquerolles-from-bandol\/15169?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spend a day in La Ciotat<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villes\/i-FrwrrkL\/0\/CcrK5WBdtFc9R6PfJc4rW6Fb3ZhXnfgRSdHcMRX7D\/L\/La_ciotat-L.jpg\" alt=\"Port of La Ciotat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>La Ciotat<\/strong> is a <strong>discreet<\/strong> town, but one that really knew how to enchant us. You&#8217;ll love the <strong>charm of<\/strong> the port, the expanse of long golden sandy beaches and the calanques, all within easy walking distance! We urge you to sample its <strong>peaceful atmosphere<\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;re looking for<strong>authenticity<\/strong>. Be prepared to want to spend a little more than a day there, and therefore sleep. We&#8217;ve devoted an article to it, listing <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our top activities in La Ciotat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Bandol worth a visit?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-t3tPdSn\/0\/LkJRv8BMnW9CgkBH6BzgnCBCmM9mfkb2wNLp57qT\/L\/bandol-ecritureville-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol town sign\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely! Bandol is much more than just a seaside destination. With its sandy <strong>beaches<\/strong>, crystal-clear waters ideal for <strong>diving<\/strong> and renowned <strong>vineyards<\/strong> producing exceptional wines, Bandol is a great place to spend some <strong>quality time<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re looking for seaside relaxation, underwater adventures or wine tasting, this charming Mediterranean town is sure to meet your expectations.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips for visiting Bandol<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Bandol?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Cassis and Toulon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Cassis to Bandol: 30min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Toulon to Bandol: 20min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-bandol-cote-azur-1024x683.png\" alt=\"carte bandol cote azur\" class=\"wp-image-11301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Bandol<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-Sxk8c85\/0\/CGpWcvCK9F567pfjPjP4WWJf6ZZVdR6SdsQtDWn7p\/L\/gare-sncf-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bandol train station\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The easiest way to get there is by car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But you can also come by train. The nearest TGV stations are Marseille and Toulon. From here, you can easily reach Bandol station by the TER line linking Marseille to Hy\u00e8res. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncf-connect.com\/ter-sud-provence-alpes-cote-azur?wiz_medium=SEA&amp;wiz_source=google&amp;wiz_campaign=fr_fr_g_mk_conv_tr-multiproduit_nb_carrier_transporteurs&amp;wiz_content=TER+%2B+PACA&amp;wiz_term=p68998509522&amp;&amp;prex=SEA&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBlesIqVr-EF9y1VAu1XH9b7qAJWLXD0z2gdMpLQFzHl6d2Y3BtZzyn2oaAnQNEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here<\/a> for timetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bandol is also served by 2 regional bus lines: 880 and 885.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking in Bandol<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-HC2MSTf\/0\/NqBGRzb4kxb3zTXWFhhdcksVSWmSQHgngKx5LSqZ\/L\/parking-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"Parking du Casino, Bandol\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bandol has 2 underground parking lots and 4 surface parking lots. The first hour is free in summer. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandol.fr\/quotidien\/deplacements\/stationnement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting around Bandol<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/n-GF43Rs\/Ville\/i-q64hr7X\/0\/CKSZGSHkPGmSVK7qwWHfMQrwC75HLDFxgHTZ3CnhL\/L\/voiture-nuit-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"car in the streets of Bandol at night&#10;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting around on foot is easy, and there are plenty of pleasant pedestrian areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bus network includes 4 routes adapted for people with reduced mobility, available all year round, with additional timetables in summer. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/app.avizi.fr\/fichiers\/preview\/614c3f9c4c112\/15032-1492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also rent a bike or scooter. More details<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandoltourisme.fr\/mon-sejour\/me-deplacer-a-bandol\/locations-de-deux-roues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat in Bandol<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Bandol\/Restaurants\/n-shCSmF\/Restaurant-Ceciliano\/i-9HrRvFg\/2\/C344WbMGWqvmpWHRBS66RCCkZWWRMS4sBNgsTqB4V\/L\/terrasse%20restaurant-ceciliano-plage-casino-bandol-L.jpg\" alt=\"The terrace of the C&#xE9;ciliano restaurant in Bandol\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The terrace of the C\u00e9ciliano restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Bandol, and we&#8217;ve picked out a few good ones:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Restaurant <strong>Au Clair de la Vigne<\/strong> for its local cuisine just a few steps from the beach and its Michelin Bib,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant <strong>L&#8217;Esp\u00e9rance<\/strong>, also listed in the Michelin Guide,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant <strong>Le Bistrot de Pauline<\/strong> and its home cooking,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C\u00e9ciliano<\/strong>, the Italian restaurant, serves fresh pasta,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant <strong>L&#8217;Atelier du Go\u00fbt<\/strong> for its fresh, tasty dishes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant <strong>Shardana<\/strong>, awarded a Michelin star for its seasonal Sardinian cuisine,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Restaurant <strong>De la Terre au Vin<\/strong> and its \u00e0 la carte dishes washed down with local wines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And don&#8217;t forget the delicious ice creams from <strong>Maison Gavroche<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our article with much more information on these beautiful tables will be available soon.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Bandol in winter<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Calanque-Port-Miou\/i-FZfxFdZ\/0\/NRf4VTbM6Z3wwSVgSMSmjmBQkLMzHR5BtxGQCF6g\/L\/calanque-port-miou-cassis-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque de Port-Miou in Cassis\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Port-Miou cove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weather is always fine on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur, even in winter. And while sea bathing is reserved for the bravest, there are plenty of activities to enjoy without moderation:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coastal walks, especially as they are less crowded than in summer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stroll around town and a bit of shopping,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The local market,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A tasting at the Maison des Vins wine library,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terrace lunch and gourmet dinner,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A detour through the vineyards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A boat trip in the Parc des Calanques,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A game of bowling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A night at the casino,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a little thalasso.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-landscapes-cote-azur-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful landscapes in 30 photos<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cote-azur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best beaches on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/islands-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful islands<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-cote-azur-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-Ponteil\/i-38NGtcB\/0\/f2464217\/S\/plage_ponteil_vue-S.jpg\" alt=\"Antibes and the mountains\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Successful travel on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">Rent a car in Provence<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nice-airport-station\/\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cannes-station\/\">Cannes<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-marseille-airport-station\/\">Marseille<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-5-days-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-one-week-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/10-days-cote-azur-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><br\/>Weekend ideas: best-of &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-romantic-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/unusual-weekend-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Nice\/n-wSXLpq\/Gare\/i-b5C5b9P\/0\/d153a796\/S\/gare-tgv-nice-train-S.jpg\" alt=\"Nice train station\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-cote-azur-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-cote-azur-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-cote-azur-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels by the sea<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-boutique-hotels-cote-azur-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best boutique-hotels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Nice\/H&#xF4;tels\/n-vLRxMK\/H&#xF4;tel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice\/i-2LsgGht\/1\/4997b805\/S\/Hotel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice-vue-mer-terrasse-restaurant-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-nice-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nice<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cannes-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cannes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-antibes-france-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Antibes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\">Best things to do in Monaco<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-tropez-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saint-Tropez<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cassis<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\">Best things to do in La Ciotat<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-eze-visit\/\">Village of \u00c8ze<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-dAntibes\/i-nX9XG8L\/0\/feace0c9\/S\/nomade-port-antibes-S.jpg\" alt=\"ramparts Antibes\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\">See all our tips (coming soon)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire img_severine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/severine-harzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-gFtV6Dq\/0\/C6RSrhKpdND9MjrwpgnJSBdMhs3jLBgbGtBgdHX2x\/L\/severine-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE \n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">S\u00e8verine<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Bandol! On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, this charming seaside resort is ideally located between Cassis and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. It&#8217;s famous for its sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, delicious wines and nearby calanques . Bandol is also a historic temple ofseabed exploration. We warmly invite you to stop by. In this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":11241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-toulon-and-the-surrounding-area","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Provence Lovers\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"S\u00e8verine HARZO\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"S\u00e8verine HARZO\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"16 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"S\u00e8verine HARZO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/75ce6e960ba0e9a5837a905b5b7ae1bc\"},\"headline\":\"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":3272,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Toulon and the surrounding area\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/\",\"name\":\"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":600,\"caption\":\"Read our article on best things to do in Bandol\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Toulon and the surrounding area\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/toulon-and-the-surrounding-area\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Provence Lovers\",\"description\":\"To awaken your senses in Provence - Le blog de Claire et Manu\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Provence Lovers\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/Blog-Provence-Lovers-Logos.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/Blog-Provence-Lovers-Logos.png\",\"width\":2707,\"height\":863,\"caption\":\"Provence Lovers\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/75ce6e960ba0e9a5837a905b5b7ae1bc\",\"name\":\"S\u00e8verine HARZO\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"S\u00e8verine HARZO\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/provencelovers.fr\\\/en\\\/author\\\/severineregionlovers-fr\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)","description":"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)","og_description":"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol","og_url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/","og_site_name":"Provence Lovers","article_published_time":"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":600,"url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"S\u00e8verine HARZO","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"S\u00e8verine HARZO","Est. reading time":"16 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/"},"author":{"name":"S\u00e8verine HARZO","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/75ce6e960ba0e9a5837a905b5b7ae1bc"},"headline":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)","datePublished":"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/"},"wordCount":3272,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg","articleSection":["Toulon and the surrounding area"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/","url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/","name":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg","datePublished":"2024-04-26T07:10:28+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-22T09:53:02+00:00","description":"Discover our selection of the best activities in Bandol + all our tips and photos for visiting Bandol","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"caption":"Read our article on best things to do in Bandol"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bandol-visit\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Toulon and the surrounding area","item":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/toulon-and-the-surrounding-area\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"11 best things to do in Bandol (+ photos)"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/","name":"Provence Lovers","description":"To awaken your senses in Provence - Le blog de Claire et Manu","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#organization","name":"Provence Lovers","url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Provence-Lovers-Logos.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Provence-Lovers-Logos.png","width":2707,"height":863,"caption":"Provence Lovers"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/75ce6e960ba0e9a5837a905b5b7ae1bc","name":"S\u00e8verine HARZO","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6d0d7a36298d05d1ff1079e571d7d76b1f551a3865fc37447d2c3ac79eadf069?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"S\u00e8verine HARZO"},"url":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/author\/severineregionlovers-fr\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/que-faire-bandol-visiter-incontournable-2-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"S\u00e8verine HARZO","author_link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/author\/severineregionlovers-fr\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11307\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}