I’ve had the great fortune to spend a while in “The Var” area of France just lately, discovering some very stunning villages alongside the best way. The Var could be very various and you’ll have a selection between the ocean, the vineyards and the countryside. There isn’t a scarcity of issues to do and relying in your temper, you’ll have all the pieces you want in a matter of minutes.

Right here is an instance of some cities that I actually loved and they’re all inside strolling distance of one another. All the pieces may be accomplished in in the future.

Bandol: Var

Bandole is a dream. You’ll be able to spend the day on the seashore, having fun with the market and small outlets, consuming espresso whereas absorbing the solar or doing because the French do and spending a few hours having lunch at one of many many eating places that line this beautiful harbor facet city.

I discovered one of the simplest ways to spend the day in Bandol is to park the automobile on the finish of the village. It’s best to go proper and comply with the street straight by means of city. The port will likely be in your left and the town in your proper. As soon as you have handed all of the eating places, hold transferring ahead and following till you’ll be able to go no additional. On the left, you will note a free parking zone! From there you’ll be able to stroll again alongside the water which can lead you to the principle strip that connects to Bandol Harbour. Right here it is possible for you to to walk round, get pleasure from consuming and consuming, and easily benefit from the environment of this stunning coastal city. As you stroll, you may doubtless see locals enjoying bowling, children pedaling on their buggies, and households strolling alongside whereas admiring the gorgeous surroundings that Bandol has to supply.

Do you know that Jacques Cousteau lived in Bandol?

After lunch I went again to the automobile park and as a substitute of going to my automobile I continued straight on. I recommend you stroll to the tip of the road and take the steps that may lead you up. Climb to the highest and switch proper. You’ll now stroll by means of a really good neighborhood on prime of a hill that provides probably the most stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. The road could be very quiet, and there’s a pretty little church and homes to die for.

Jacques Cousteau

It isn’t stunning that Jacques Cousteau selected to stay right here. When you proceed down a bit, you will note his home on the suitable. Personally, I used to be in awe of this, having grown up watching his candy reveals on TV as a child. How particular is it to see the place he spends most of his time?!

This street will take you again down the place you’ll discover your self close to the parking space. Soar again within the automobile! After spending a while on the seaside, you would possibly wish to change gears fully and make your means up the hill as you permit city and comply with the indicators to “Le Cadiere d’Azur”. Take the small roads and trek by means of the vineyards of Bandol. Right here you can be shocked (a minimum of I used to be) by the gorgeous countryside.

The Var – France at its finest

As you journey alongside these little nation roads, you may drive by means of the various vineyards that produce that beautiful rose that all of us love a lot. If I had been you, I might miss simply driving round. There are such a lot of stunning houses and maisonettes to admire. It is France at its finest, and generally, I simply need to push myself that not one inch of this space is not as fairly as the subsequent. When you like taking footage, this is a chance to not be missed. From my current expertise, Bandol has all the pieces to supply and I would not miss it.

• morning espresso by the ocean,
• He walked,
• Adopted by lunch and
• Why not pattern somewhat wine within the afternoon?
• Afterwards, take a pleasant nap within the sunshine.

You’ll not be upset.

Le Cadir d’Azur – The Far

This stunning medieval village isn’t removed from Bandol and sits on prime of a cliff the place you’ll benefit from the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and look down on Bandol.

I fell in love with this village. There may be an environment right here the place you’ll be able to really feel the neighborhood could be very tight knit. I loved strolling by all the varied outlets as I used to be greeted by a number of shopkeepers as I walked by. There’s a lot to craft and you’ll make some distinctive finds as you make your means by means of the outlets.

I particularly liked the little store the place the creator made cell telephones (hangings on the wall). He noticed me peak and opened his door to let me browse. Inside, he had many superbly made cell telephones that had been hanging from the ceiling and partitions. They had been actual items of artwork. He was so beneficiant, giving me his card, and telling me the place to search out Le Cadière-d’Azur. It was very good and it felt so genuine to have somebody in entrance of you who makes artwork for a residing. I discovered this entire metropolis full of individuals like that. What you see right here you will not discover wherever else.

In right this moment’s world, that is fairly particular, actually!

Take a great stroll round and take a look at all the beautiful streets as she makes her means up and down everywhere in the village. As all the time there’s a pretty church on the prime of the village the place you’ll benefit from the peace of the streets. He’s calm and mild. I feel I can stay right here.

Le Castellet – Var

This stunning village can be situated above Bandol. It’s one other gem price visiting. From right here you’ll have beautiful views of Sainte Baume and all the encircling vineyards. Le Castellet is adorned with cute outlets that cater to the vacationer crowd. Right here you’ll discover native produce and quite a lot of handmade presents to take house.

It is a pretty little city and nice for a brief stopover. I feel it might be higher to stroll and have a drink right here. You’ll love the medieval fortress which is now the city corridor. The fantastic thing about this small village is a deal with for the eyes. To not be missed in case you are close by and a pleasant solution to finish (or begin) your day at Bandol.

Have you ever been to The Var, Provence? What are your favourite locations? Please share within the feedback part beneath.

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