FAQ

The Estagnol and Favière beaches are the most family-friendly in the town.

The supervised beaches in Bormes les Mimosas are those of La Favière and Cabasson.

The beaches in Bormes les Mimosas accessible to PRMs are La Favière, Pellegrin and Cabasson.

La Favière beach is accessible by public transport during the summer season.

Parking prices vary between 10 and 12 euros. You can get preferential rates for certain parking lots by buying your ticket at the Tourist Office.

You can find the water temperature on the marine weather website and, in summer, at the beach

Jellyfish can occur in very windy conditions. To find out more, consult the dedicated map https://meduse.acri.fr/carte/carte.php

If the wind is from the west or north, choose the Favière and Gouron beaches.

If the wind is from the east, choose the beaches between Cabasson and Pellegrin.

La Favière beach offers the most water sports: sailing schools, diving centers, paddle, kayak and boat rentals, parasailing, jet-skiing and much more.

The best-known kitesurfing spot near Bormes les Mimosas is on the Almanarre beach in Hyères.

You can rent mattresses on Plage de la Favière.

Plage de l’Estagnol and Plage du Pellegrin are the ones with the most shade.

Yes, all our beaches have fine sand.

Toilets and showers are available on La Favière, Cabasson, Pellegrin and Estagnol beaches.

You can eat at the restaurants on the Favière, Estagnol, Cabasson and Pellegrin beaches.

You can find tiralos on the beaches of La Favière, Cabasson and Pellegrin.

There are no bike paths linking the beaches of Bormes les Mimosas. You’ll have to take the road.

The Fort’s opening times vary. Visit our dedicated page to find out if you can visit or not.

You can book your visit to Fort de Brégançon on our website, at the Bormes Village Tourist Office and at the La Favière Tourist Office.

Yes, please contact [email protected]

No, it is not possible to visit the Fort de Brégançon with a dog.

Yes, you may visit the Fort with a child, but the visit is not recommended for children under the age of 6

No, the Fort is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

A visit to the Fort de Brégançon lasts approximately 2h30 to 3h.

You’ll need to allow for about 2 km of walking and lots of stairs.

No, but there are at the entrance to the Fort on Cabasson beach.

There’s a restaurant, La Cabasse, at the entrance to the Fort on Cabasson beach.

You can only photograph the exterior of the Fort.

During your visit to the Fort de Brégançon, you’ll discover the outside areas (gardens and terraces of the main building), and the inside of the Fort: the vestibule, lounges and dining rooms, and the President’s office.

No, and all the other intimate rooms such as the bathroom, kitchen…

The rates to visit the Fort de Brégançon are :

Adults: €12
-18 years: €10
Jobseekers and seniors: €10

No.

No, the Fort de Brégançon is only accessible with a guide from the Tourist Office.

No

The mimosa blooms from January to March, depending on the weather.

You can see mimosa in the medieval village, in the Gonzalez park, in the hills and plain of Bormes and at the Cavatore nursery.

No, mimosa picking is prohibited.

Mimosalia at the end of January and the Corso fleuri in February.

Yes, at Cavatore Nursery, 22 chemin des orchidées.

The Route du Mimosa stretches 130 km from Bormes les Mimosas to Grasse.

You can get to the islands by boat with the Latitude Verte company in season.

The crossing to the island of Porquerolles from Bormes les Mimosas takes about 45 minutes. The crossing to the islands of Port-Cros and Levant takes 35 minutes.

Yes, you can rent bicycles on the island of Porquerolles.

You can take your own bike with Les Vedettes des Iles d’Or, located in the port of Le Lavandou.

Porquerolles and Port Cros are wonderful islands to visit with the whole family.

No.

Yes, the island of Porquerolles.

On the islands of Porquerolles and Le Levant, dogs are not allowed on the beaches. On the island of Port-Cros, dogs are tolerated in the village and on a short walk to the Port-Cros dam.

Yes, Ile du Levant.

The coastal path divides into two sections: from Plage de la Favière to Plage de la fossette in Le Lavandou, and from Plage de Cabasson to Plage du Pellegrin.

The hike to the Notre-Dame de Constance chapel.

Here are some easy family hikes:

• Coastal paths
• Notre Dame de Constance chapel hike
• Lac du Trapan hiking trail
• The Barjean trail

Here are the hikes where you can find picnic areas:

• Coastal trails: Gouron pine forest, Cabasson, Estagnol and Pellegrin
• Barjean trail

Consult this site to see if you can access the forest and coastal massifs.

Yes, the GR90 and the GR51.

Yes, but they must be kept on a leash.

Yes, you can cycle to Bormes les Mimosas via the V65 coastal cycle route.

Yes, the “voie verte”, which follows the old railway line: le chemin du train des pignes.

Yes

You’ll find bike racks next to the village tourist office and at La Favière.

Are there any cycle tourism trails?

Yes, but there are no marked trails.

Is it possible to rent bicycles in Bormes les Mimosas?

Yes, you can find them here.

You’ll find a repair kit available at all businesses with the Accueil Vélo label, and in particular at the Tourist Office in the village and at La Favière.

On our website in the cycle tourism section and at the Tourist Office.

You can park in the Saint-François parking lot on levels 1 and 2, at the château, on the roadside in avenue Jean Aicard and in the blue zones (with parking disc in season).

Off-season, you’ll find a motorhome park at P2 of the Saint-François parking lot in Bormes les Mimosas, or at the Cavalière beach parking lot in neighboring Le Lavandou, or at the corner of the Avenue Henri Matisse traffic circle in La Londe les Maures.

To rent a car in Bormes les Mimosas, visit Label Auto, Garage du Batailler, Carrefour or Blue Bikes in Le Lavandou.

By train, stopping at Toulon station, then by ZOU! regional bus lines 873, 878, 879, and 886 in summer.

The best way to get around Bormes les Mimosas without a car is by renting a bike, or taking a cab or ZOU! bus.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of cabs in Bormes les Mimosas:

Cab Charle : +33 6 80 33 52 97
Cab Coralie : +33 6 80 67 98 57
Cab Nathalie et Claude : +33 6 08 43 62 02
Cab Vanessa: +33 6 25 49 26 42
Philippe VTC: +33 6 41 98 11 72

PRM parking in Bormes les Mimosas is available next to the Chapelle St-François in the village, at the Favière parking lot and at the Pin de Bormes parking lot.

Parking is free in Bormes les Mimosas from September 16 to June 14.

You can pay for your parking online using the free Flowbird application.

Yes, you can come to Bormes les Mimosas by blablacar.

Yes, parking spaces are reserved for recharging your electric vehicle: at the Cabanons parking lot in La Favière (2 spaces), at the Saint-François parking lot in the medieval village (2 spaces) and at the 4 vents parking lot in the Pin de Bormes district (2 spaces).

Tourist tax rates vary according to several parameters. Please refer to our dedicated page in the pro area.

You can find accommodation on sites such as Booking or Airbnb, and also our website in the “all accommodation” section.

In campsites with tent pitches (list of campsites available from the Tourist Office).

No, bivouacs are forbidden in Bormes les Mimosas.

You can find gifts and souvenirs in the stores and boutiques in the village, in La Favière and at Le Pin de Bormes.

You can buy wine at all our Bormes wineries: Domaine de la Sanglière, Château Léoube, Château Brégançon, Château Malherbe, Château Angueiroun, Domaine du Noyer “Clos Mistinguett”, Domaine des Campaux and Domaine Sainte Marie. Also at Caveau dei Bormani cooperative winery and Gastronomia boutique.

You can buy Bormes honey at “La butinerie” honey house at 1509 chemin de l’Angueiroun in season, at the lavandou market on Thursday mornings or at the Caveau dei Bormani store.

Markets are held on Tuesdays at Le Pin de Bormes, Wednesdays in the village and Saturdays at La Favière in season.

Yes, on Mondays at La Favière and Tuesdays in the village in summer.

You can buy vegetables at the markets, grocery stores and supermarkets in Bormes les Mimosas.

The Brégançon beach is accessible to our doggie friends.

Unfortunately no, dogs are not allowed in the city’s parks.

Yes, you can take a guided historical tour of the village with your dog.

Yes, at the Mimosas veterinary clinic.

Yes, the brochure Le Var Destination Accessible and the Guide des vacances accessibles en Méditerranée Porte des Maures Tourisme.