Port du Lavandou
Le Lavandou
Le Lavandou is a small town with a modest sea front when compared to its neighbours of Hyères and Cannes, but it has all the charm of the Côte d’Azur. The former fishing village lies at the foot of the Massif des Maures facing the magnificent island of Levant and is a wonderful destination for families. Just a few kilometres away is the little village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, well-known for its delightful historic centre and Fort de Bregançon, the holiday retreat of French Presidents.
Le Lavandou is a world away from the sumptuous resorts of Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime, particularly around the picturesque harbour with its houses tucked away among lush vegetation. Maybe the clanking of halyards against the masts of boats moored in the harbour whets your appetite for nautical adventure, but before you go, have a ride on the big wheel on the quayside for a bird’s eye view of the Bay of Bormes !
Le Lavandou harbour, starting point for your holiday on the Côte d’Azur
A visit to Le Lavandou begins at the harbour. Take a stroll around the old fishing harbour and the new marina while you decide what water sports to choose during your afternoons. The wide range of activities includes hiring a yacht and scuba diving to discover the sea bed off Port-Cros or explore the wrecks which can be found on the sea bed between Cap Bénat and Ramatuelle.
Le Lavandou harbour is also the starting point for a trip around the old town. In fact, behind the sea front with its restaurants you will find streets and delightful little lanes to wander around while enjoying an ice cream. Take time to soak up the relaxed atmosphere of these narrow sun-drenched streets with colourful houses.
A jaunt to the untamed coves around Le Lavandou and a relaxing time at Ramatuelle
From Le Lavandou harbour the sea front continues along the coast with no shortage of magnificent natural attractions or activities and no less than 12 beaches along the 12km coastline including Plage du Cap Nègre and the more remote Plage du Rossignol. Continue along the main road towards Saint-Tropez to the Calanques du Four des Maures a series of rocky inlets with private beaches. Carry on to the discreet Plage d’Aiguebelle to enjoy fine sand and calm water then a little further to the Anse de Cavalière for water sports including jet-ski, windsurfing and optimist dinghy sailing. Dare-devil visitors can try more adventurous sports like parasailing, wakeboarding, tubing and banana boat water sled rides. Round off the day by watching the sunset from Anse de Cavalière – an absolute must !
Useful information
Access and Transport
Coming from Nice : if you prefer small roads, exit the A8 at Muy onto D25 to Sainte-Maxime. From there take D559 to Le Lavandou.
Coming from Marseille and Toulon, exit A570 at Hyères onto D98 and head towards Saint-Tropez.
Address and contact details
83980 Le Lavandou
Discover Var with Gîtes de France Var : Rocher de Roquebrune, Citadel of Saint Tropez and Musée Maritime.
Our selection of accommodations
Lodging
Villa FRACAP grande vue mer et proximité plage
in LE RAYOL CANADEL - Var
