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Bormes-Les-Mimosas
Bormes-Les-Mimosas
Overhanging the sea, the old hilltop village of Bormes-les-Mimosas features charming, flower-bedecked narrow streets, delightful little squares, covered passages and numerous craft shops.
Things to do: Stroll through the village, visit the local shops and visit the Saint-Trophyme Church and the Saint Francis Chapel.
Restaurants
L'Osteria
Simple Italian in the centre of town, lunch and dinner
4 Place Gambetta, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
La Rastegue
1 Michelin-star restaurant, dinner only
48 boulevard du Levant, Le Pin de Bormes, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
Le Jardin
Garden setting, dinner only
1 Ruelle du Moulin, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
Lavandou
Le Lavandou
A former fishing village, Le Lavandou, is fairly built-up but centrally located and lively both in the day and at night. The quai Gabriel Peri and connecting waterfront streets have plenty of places to enjoy an aperitif as the sun sets over the yachts. It is a short distance away from some of the more remote beaches and you can also take a boat from here for a day trip to Iles d'Hyeres.
Restaurants
La Vieille Fontaine - in 5-star Hotel Le Club de Cavaliere & Spa
Restaurant gastronomique, Tuscan villa style: snack, lunch and dinner
30 Avenue du Cap Negre, 83980 Le Lavandou
Bars
Acapulco Cafe
Daytime cafe and evening bar overlooking the port
Quai Baptistin Pins, 83980 Le Lavandou
Rayol
Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer
Located at the extreme west coast of the Massif des Maures, Rayol Canadel is not only a village but a real garden, consisting of 400 species imported from around the world.
Restaurants
Restaurant L'Escale in Le Bailli de Suffren Hotel
Beachfront relaxed restaurant with delicious fresh fish, lunch and dinner
18 Avenue des Americains, 83820 Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Restaurant Le Loup de Mer in Le Bailli de Suffren Hotel
Elegant restaurant overlooking the sea, dinner
18 Avenue des Americains, 83820 Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Maurin des Maures
Relaxed restaurant with views over the bay of Rayol, lunch and dinner
Avenue du Touring Club, 83820 Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
Things to do
Domaine du Rayol - Le Jardin des Mediterranees
Avenue des Belges, 83820 Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
The gardens of the Domaine, established on 7 hectares, were created to evoke the regions of the world that are influenced by a Mediterranean climate. Four additional landscapes, called ”guest landscapes” present regions that have a slightly more arid climate, such as Mexico, or more tropical variants, such as Subtropical Asia, Subtropical America and New Zealand.
Beaches
Beaches
There are a number of local beaches and some beach restaurants - these are all relatively low key and relaxed...don't expect St Tropez vibes. From the below list we really like Cafe Leoube.
Plage du Pellegrin
Cafe Leoube
Lunch spot on the beach. Fresh, locally-sourced produce and homemade dishes
Please note €10 entry for cars
2387 Route de Leoube, 83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
Plage de l'Estagnol
Restaurant l'Estagnol
Family-run lunch and dinner restaurant just set back from the beach
1631 route de Leoube, Par de l’Estagnol, 83230 bormes Les Mimosas
Plage de l'Anglade
La Siesta Beach
Lively beach-club restaurant
Avenue du President Auriol, 83980 Le Lavandou
Plage de Cavaliere
Les Sables d'Or
Avenue du Cap Negre, 83980 Cavaliere, Le Lavandou
Key Sites
Key Sites
Although we have not personally visited these sites we have heard great reviews of:
Fort de Bregancon
The official retreat of the President of France since 1968, the Fort de Bregancon is a medieval fortress, located 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level on an islet off the French Mediterranean coast, connected by a short causeway to Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Les Isles d'Or
Lying offshore from the coast between Toulon to Hyeres, the Iles d’Hyeres are also known as the Iles d’Or (Islands of Gold) – not just due to their mica-rich rock but also for the golden beaches that fringe their forested hinterland. Consisting of three islands Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Ile du Levant you can take a 45mins boat from Le Lavandou to visit the islands.
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