Bandol

Discover the superb town of Bandol in the Var region of France

Bandol is an authentic seaside resort and one of the oldest: its first tourists were Thomas Mann, Aldous Huxley, Marcel Pagnol, Mistinguett, Raimu and Fernandel. They made Bandol a fashionable resort before the days of Brigitte Bardot and Saint Tropez.

Beaches and creeks.

Numerous sandy beaches - Plage du Grand Vallat, Plage du Casino, Plage Centrale, Plage de Rènecros - alternate with pebble beaches - Plage du Barry, Plage du Capelan, Plage Eden Roc. Along the corniche path, you'll discover some beautiful calanques and small natural coves. The clarity of its waters and the richness of its seabed are renowned among scuba diving enthusiasts.

Port and water sports

Bandol's marina is home to over 1,500 boats of all sizes: yachts, tall ships, tuna boats, trawlers. All kinds of water sports are available in Bandol: sailing, parasailing, water skiing, jet skiing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding.

Bandol golf course

Nestled between hills of pine, willow and snow, with views over the Mediterranean, the 18-hole and 9-hole Frégate golf course offers beginners and experts alike the chance to play one of Europe's most beautiful courses, designed by the famous architect Ronald Fream.

Bandol's famous rosé wines

Bandol's famous south-facing vineyards were awarded their first AOC label in 1941. Today, some fifty winegrowing estates work the vines and the famous Mourvèdre grape.

This grape gives Bandol wine its uniqueness, a wine found on the finest gourmet tables:

- Red wines are powerful and velvety,
- Rosé wines are fruity and finely racy,
- White wines are fine and full-bodied.
Bandol wines are unquestionably the most famous in Provence, and Bandol rosés are among the best in France.

Some famous wineries offer exceptionally well-organized tours and tastings, such as those at Domaine de la Bégude.

A pretty market

Bandol's big market takes place every Tuesday morning on the main port quay. It's a lovely waterside market with many local producers and ultra-fresh seafood. It's a great opportunity to stock up on good produce and stroll around the pretty town of Bandol.

Our map of Bandol

To help you find your way around Bandol, you can use our interactive map of Bandol, which you'll find on this page. It shows all the town's points of interest (town hall, tourist office, port, church, etc.). You'll also find our accommodation recommendations, which we update every year to bring you the best places to stay!