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