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Bandol

 
Departement of Var - Population : 7.975 h - Surface : 858 ha

On the coast (D559) between Marseille (50km.) and Toulon (20km.)
Bandol - Sea shore



Bandol is a true seaside resort. its first tourists were called Thomas Mann, Aldous Huxley, Marcel Pagnol, Mistinguett, Raimu and Fernandel.

They made Bandol a holiday spot long before thedays ot Brigitte Bardot and Saint Tropez.



Bandol - Beach



Many sand beaches, cliffs, inlets and creeks are all part of this natural environment and are surrounded by hills ot pines and willows.


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Bandol's port is fitted out to shelter 1,500 boats of all sizes : yachts, great sailing vesseIs and professional fishing boats...

Its clears waters and interesting underwater sealife makes this an ideal spot for scuba divers.



Bandol - Terrasse de café
The vinyards of Bandol are famous:

- The red wines are powerful but velvety
- The roses are fruity and racy
- The whites, full bodied and fine. .

So, whatever the color, the wines of Bandol are amongst the best of the Midi and even of France.




What to see:

Bandol vineyards and its wine estates



Leisure activities:

Sailing school, water skiing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing.
Paragliding, ULM. Mountain biking, Cycle Tourism. Tennis, Horseback riding.
Golf course of Frégate, Thalasso, casino, summer entertainment.


Accommodation:

Hotels
Bed and breakfast
Tourism Residence
Holiday rentals
Campsite.


Neighbouring villages:

On the coast : Sanary (4 km), Saint Cyr sur Mer (8 km).
Inland : Le Castellet (10 km), La Cadière d'Azur (10 km) et Le Beausset (9 km).


Bandol - Eglise Bandol - Terrasses Bandol - Rue






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