Le Lavandou
Traditional resort which offers an incomparable setting of nature
Le Lavandou is a pretty and unpretentious beach resort on 12km of coastline in the Var, situated midway between Saint Tropez and Toulon.
With its wide sandy beach, Le Lavandou has been a popular beach resort for many years. It has a nice old town, three busy yacht marinas and a good Thursday market, but don't expect the quaint charm to last into the evening, when the glitzy lights come on for the young to enjoy the nightlife, this is quite a lively town in the summer months.
The town has lots of festivals, including the utterly batty Christmas Festival in July called 'Le Lavandou est Fou' (which literally means 'Le Lavandou is crazy'). This town really does have a unique, fun, seaside feel to it.
Le Lavandou offers a wide range of accommodation suitable for everyone and for every budget. The village has a good selection of catered and non-catered furnished apartments or villas. You will find the rental of your taste for a holiday by the sea or in the surrounding hills.
The town of Lavandou has plenty of two and three-star hotels offering simple accommodation close to all amenities.
Le Lavandou is a lively town in summer, with bright lights, bars and discos along the waterfront. Wander along and take your pick.
Sights & Attractions in Lavandou
Le Lavandou has had a history of destruction. Burnt down several times by the Bourbons and frequently pillaged by pirates and navies, this quiet fishing village was finally bombed in 1944. As a result, there isn't a great deal to see when it comes to old buildings, as it has all been rebuilt.
The Church of Saint Louis is worth a look, but apart from that it's probably time to relax and hit the beach.
Beaches in Lavandou
Le Lavandou is famous for its wide, sandy beaches and turquoise waters. There are actually 12 separate beaches in coves edged by beautiful pine and eucalyptus forest, and each seems to have its own personality.
There are two nudist beaches at Plage du Rossignol and Plage du Layet, a sporting beach at Plage de Cavaliere, a 'trendy' beach at L'Anglade, and the long main beach Plage du Lavandou for families. For those wanting solitude amongst the pines, head to Elephant Beach, Plage du Cap Nègre or Plage Jean Blanc by the creek.
Beaches in Saint-Tropez
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L'Escalet Beach, Ramatuelle
The coastline between Cape Taillat and Cape Camarat is a succession of pretty little beaches, coves and rocky inlets, with translucent waters over the polished rocks or golden sands.
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Bouillabaisse Beach
La Bouillabaisse is a more low-key option to the swanky beach clubs on Pampelonne beach and is situated closer to the town of Saint Tropez.
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Bonne Terrasse Beach, Ramatuelle
Bonne Terrasse beach is a sheltered little bay which in olden times provided safe harbour for the local fishing boats. Today, the beach is surrounded by residential properties and well-known restaurants.
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Pampelonne Beach
Pampelonne Beach is the beach most people associate with Saint-Tropez. This is where you will find the A-listers, the famous beach clubs, and the super yachts resting in the bay.
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La Ponche Beach
Plage de la Ponche and its neighbour Plage de la Fontanette are two lovely beaches which you can access directly from the heart of the village.
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Graniers Beach
Plage des Graniers is a beautiful, small sandy bay surrounded by greenery and a few Provençal villas.
Events in Lavandou
There are certainly plenty of events to keep you going throughout the year. Make sure you check out our events calendar and don't miss out.
Events in Lavandou
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Fête du Romerage
A very traditional religious parade accompanied by folk dancing and music, and finished with three short theatre pieces.
Things to do in Lavandou
If you tire of lazing about on the beach, diving off the coast or eating in beach clubs, you've got plently of other options.
Le Lavandou is on a developed part of the coast, but once you escape the town you'll find some fantastic hiking trails, both on the coast and hill trails up in the Maures. Some long-distance hiking trails pass close to Le Lavandou, including the GR51 and the GR90.
There's also 100km of cycle paths in the Maures.
While in Le Lavandou, you can take a boat trip to the extremely pretty islands Hyeres islands of Porquerolle or Port Cros; both have hiking trails as well as stunning beaches and quiet forested coves. There's also the Grand Jardin for a relaxing day in the park or some outdoor sports, and an outdoor cinema to spend balmy summer evenings.
How to get to Lavandou
The closest train station is at Toulon, and you can take bus no.7801 to Le Lavandou from either Saint Tropez or Toulon. You can also take a boat from Saint Tropez to Le Lavandou.
Transfers for Saint-Tropez
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Private airport transfers
From Nice airport to Saint-Tropez, they handle the rest. The Côte d’Azur's most trusted private transfers.
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Private Jet and Helicopter Transfers
With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
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Millenium Transport Transfers
For more than 10 years, Millenium Transport has been the leading firm in terms of top-of-the-range transports with driver and provides a high quality of service in order to satisfy the needs and expectations of international clients who make the French Riviera so famous.
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Chabe Airport Transfers
Chabe Transfers are a renowned luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the French Riviera.
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Helicopter Transfers and Scenic Flights
With a long history and experience in the VIP transport industry this company is proud of its personal and high-quality services.
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Acarre Limousine Transfers
Acarre Limousine offers transfers from the airport, train station and other taxi services whether it is from the beach or to a nightclub.
