Villa Sarraire Bormes
Near the villa, all year round;
on weekends and almost every day during the summer holidays, the towns of Bormes, Hyères and Le Lavandou organize free events.
You will find this information on the agenda or event pages of the tourist offices, or by consulting my FB page "Holiday rental Villa 12 people Bormes"
Medieval village of Bormes
A 12th century heritage site, listed among the most beautiful sites in France, the village of Bormes les Mimosas is an essential stopover for lovers of old stones and history buffs!
It is classified as one of the most flowery villages in France.
It is an old village in Provence, typical and authentic with its old houses facing the Mediterranean, the ramparts and ruins of castles, its flowery streets which wind through a labyrinth of stone walls covered with lush vegetation.
Many restaurants and souvenir shops await you.
The Notre Dame de Constance Chapel, located at an altitude of 324m, is a very popular walking theme for hikers.
A nice climb of around 30 minutes from the village, along an old Stations of the Cross dotted with oratories.
Orientation table at the top.
https://www.bormeslesmimosas.com/fr/quoi-faire/patrimoine-visits
Visit of old Hyères. Arts trail
The old town, perched on the hill and dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle of the Lords of Fos, is worth a detour. Come stroll through the alleys with the scents of Italy, Hyères offers you its secrets.
Between the Saint Louis Church, the Templar Tower and the Saint Paul Collegiate Church, medieval Hyères now provides each resident and each visitor with a moment of curiosity or entertainment.
A marked circuit connects all the remarkable places and buildings of the historic center.
Throughout this route, the visitor learns about the architectural, plant and urban heritage of this center steeped in history and culture.
This path offers the opportunity to discover know-how and artistic talents.
Nearly forty premises are to be discovered during your visit to Hyères.
https://www.hyeres-tourisme.com/hyeres/
coursdesarts.hyeres.fr
Porquerolles Islands
The island of Porquerolles is a magical place, a few minutes by boat from the Giens Peninsula in Hyères (45 minutes by car), or with boarding at the port of Lavandou, 10 minutes by car, but the boat crossing is longer.
To the south of the island, a steep coast dominated by cliffs, where some well-deserved coves are hidden.
In the north, Caribbean atmosphere with fine sand beaches and turquoise waters.
In the center, cultivated plains where the plant collections of the botanical conservatory extend.
Set off to explore this unique island.
Many restaurants at the port, and shops, mountain bike rental on site.
Out of season take advantage of special offers:
"crossing / mountain bike rental / restaurant"
Find on this page all the information you need to prepare for your visit to the island.
Port Cros Islands
Departing from the port of Lavandou, 10 minutes from the villa by car, you
disembark on the wildest and hilliest of the Hyères islands: the island of Port-Cros, the change of scenery will be immediate!
The island of Port-Cros and its small South Seas port is a wonderland of green and blue, where the forest ends at the sea.
30 km of trails offer marked walks, lasting from 30 minutes to 7 hours.
Swimming with fish in emerald water. Bring a mask and snorkel.
The underwater trail at Palud beach will guide you in the observation.
The island of Port-Cros is a protected area for the well-being of all, without cars or bicycles.
Here the smells of the maquis and the song of the cicadas will enchant you.
Fort de Brégançon
This unusual site, at the tip of the small hamlet of Cabasson, became the official residence of the Presidents of the Republic in 1968 at the suggestion of General De Gaulle.
It adjoins the wonderful Cabasson beach.
After your visit to the fort, you can take the wonderful coastal path towards Léoube beach.
Bring shoes for hiking and if you like swimming among fish, your snorkel masks!
Cabasson beach is south facing, you will have the pleasure of witnessing magical sunsets!
Plan your picnic for this occasion
Visit to the fort by appointment:
https://www.bormeslesmimosas.com/fr/quoi-faire/visites-et-patrimoine/le-fort-de-bregancon
Saint Tropez
Do you, do you, do you Saint-Tropez?
Welcome to the most emblematic village of the Côte d’Azur.
Located about 40 minutes by car from the villa, there are buses with approximately 1 hour journey time. , (Bormes la Verrerie stop, Bus Saint Tropez Toulon 7802)
Emblematic for its “policeman”, played by Louis de Funès; for its glamour, which brought together and brought together again international celebrities; for its omnipresent nature; for its famous beaches, its luxury boutiques, restaurants from the simplest to the most prestigious.
Put on your Tropeziennes and let yourself be seduced by the charm of Saint-Tropez and its Gulf.
It is best to plan the times to get to and from Saint Tropez because depending on the time, there are often traffic jams.
https://www.sainttropeztourisme.com/fr/sejour-nature-et-decouverte/
