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Blue pearl of the French Riviera, Le Lavandou is a modern seaside resort adored by the lovers of the Var coastline. With its 12 magnificent beaches alternating wild creeks, family areas and small hidden paradises, Le Lavandou offers its lucky visitors a wide range of possibilities in terms of activities, whether they are sporting, nautical or pedestrian in the heart of the Massif des Maures.
Nestled between Saint-Tropez and Toulon, the town also known as the city of dolphins and whales is very popular with vacationers for its climate, its bright setting, its lush vegetation and its beautifully preserved environment. Colorful, fragrant and sunny, you will find within the magnificent town of Le Lavandou a number of hiking itineraries, notably along the coastline via a 3 kilometer path: you will be able to discover the magnificent villas overlooking the sea, as well as many luxury boats moored at the foot of the hills. The Saint-François trail linking Le Lavandou to the old village of Bormes les Mimosas over 6 kilometers is also a must: ideal for a family walk, it will allow you to discover all the charm of these small and friendly villages. The itinerary of the Balcons de Cavalière and the Chemin des Peintres (Painters' Path) are also on the list of unmissable paths for vacationers passing through Lavandou. We also recommend you to visit La Môle, the oldest village in the region, Collobrières to taste marrons glacés, Gassin, a small perched village famous for its spectacular view of Saint-Tropez, or Cogolin for its pipe factory.
Modern, dynamic, cultural and sporty, Le Lavandou is a seaside resort appreciated by nature lovers "from 7 to 77 years old". If mountain fans can enjoy a good number of hiking and cycling itineraries through the slopes of the Massif des Maures (we recommend the belvedere of Dattier for its breathtaking panorama), the sea lovers can enjoy magnificent beaches where they can sunbathe, read or enjoy water sports.
If the 12 beaches of Le Lavandou are so particular, it is because of the color of the sand that borders the blue of the Mediterranean; a sand with different colors that, depending on the beach, is sometimes white, golden, garnet or gray. The "Grande Plage", "l'Anglade", the "Plage de la Fossette", the "crique du Layet" or "Saint Clair", the beach of "Cavalière", the "plage du Cap", the one of "l'Éléphant", the one of "Jean-Blanc", the "plage du Rossignol", Pramousquier" or "Cap Nègre" will please the whole family, whether you are a fan of tranquility or, on the contrary, of places where you can indulge in the pleasures of water sports. Among the long list of activities offered on the beaches of Lavandou, you can try parasailing, jet skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, paddle, sea fishing, pedal boat, kayaking, but also opt for sailing expeditions to meet the many dolphins that swim off Lavandou. You will also have the opportunity to go on catamaran trips (from the port) to the golden islands located a few miles away, such as Port-Cros, Le Levant and Porquerolles, perfect little protected paradises that you can discover on foot or by bike. But above all, Le Lavandou is one of the most beautiful places for scuba diving enthusiasts, thanks to the transparency of its waters and the richness of its sea beds. The resort has been awarded the "Pavillon Bleu", "Pavillon Étoile de Mer" and "Pélagos" labels because of the large number of marine animals. You are not tempted by water activities? Don't panic, you can always go for exotic mini-golf, golf, tennis, zumba on the beach, yoga, pilates, badminton or beach volleyball.
Finally, how can you visit Le Lavandou without passing by its splendid markets full of sun-drenched fruits and vegetables? The organic market of the Esnest Reyer square, the one of the market square or the night market will allow you to taste many typical Provencal flavors: tomatoes, peppers, olives, apricots, figs, grapes, local wines, nougat, melon, candied fruits, olive oils, spices, anchovies and other sea products will have no more secrets for you and your taste buds!
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Béatrice
03/05/2023
Good little restaurant le Pougnébaba with a new menu every week, run by two very professional and adorable young people Crêperie l'Hermine: varied choice and pleasant setting The path of the Littoral between Le Lavandou and Saint Clair The different markets around
Karl
03/10/2020
Le Bistr'eau Ryon in Saint Clair: very good restaurant and very nice welcome.
Jacques
18/08/2020
Excellent but expensive restaurants: the "Bistr'Eau Ryon" and "Le Tamaris", located on the beachfront of Saint Clair. Don't forget to book ! (for the Tamaris several days in advance).
Carole
15/08/2020
Be by car or by bike!
Ani
08/08/2020
Very beautiful beaches at Le Lavandou but it lacks animations.
Virginie
11/07/2020
Restaurant "Le Tam-Tam" by the sea: ideal setting, the staff respects the wearing of masks and barrier gestures (very reassuring), clean, copious and good dishes. Good value for money.
Philippe
12/09/2019
Beach not suitable for many people because after two meters the depth changes completely.
Gerard
31/08/2019
Good food: "Chez Laurent", rue Vincent Auriol (speciality: "La Bourride", a kind of bouillabaisse).
Isabelle
24/08/2019
One thing to visit among many others: the Fort of Brégançon (on the other hand, you must book well in advance: many requests).
Fabrice
17/08/2019
Saint Clair Beach. Coastal path to follow. To visit: the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas and Porquerolles.
J Francois
17/08/2019
We enjoyed Le Lavandou: a pleasant city, several supermarkets, good base to visit the region (Bormes les Mimosas, Cavalaire, Porquerolles). Note the parking problem in the city centre.
Christine
10/08/2019
Restaurant "Le Césan": very very good table.
Jean-claude
03/08/2019
Hello, we recommend the bar-glacier "Chez Mimi".
Estelle
03/08/2019
Recommended: the market on Thursday mornings.
Herve
13/07/2019
Restaurant "Chez Laurent" not to be missed: fresh produce and excellent cuisine. Bar "Chez Mimi" on the port: excellent welcome and very good ice cream The downtown merchants are very friendly overall and the prices are reasonable. To visit the region, do not hesitate to use the Varlib bus lines: they take you everywhere (Toulon St Tropez, etc.) for 3€ otherwise there are the boat shuttles, a little more expensive but very pleasant.
Elisabeth
13/07/2019
Restaurant "Pazzi plage": welcoming, fast, the waiters are at your disposal and the number of customers does not take anything away from their kindness. Excellent fish and grilled meat. To taste: the freshness of crab fray and grilled swordfish.
Sylvie
22/06/2019
2 restaurants to do: "Le 5 Sens" and "Le Tam Tam Tam" in Le Lavandou.
Luc
22/06/2019
Good restaurant: "Chez Zète"
Bernard
29/04/2019
The good table is at the restaurant Laurent: excellent cuisine!
The 12 beaches of Lavandou
Discover, during a walk on its 12 km of coastline, one of the most beautiful heritages of the city.
The archaeological site of Olbia (30 min)
A former trading post of the city of Marseille, this historical place offers Greek, Roman and medieval elements.
The island of Levant (30 min crossing)
Covered with a diverse and abundant vegetation, its arbutus trees are among the most beautiful in Mediterranean Europe.
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