Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

The beaches accessible to people with reduced mobility in Bormes les Mimosas are those of Favière, Pellegrin and Cabasson.

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

Parking prices vary between 10 and 12 euros. Benefit from preferential rates for certain car parks by purchasing your ticket at the Tourist Office.

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

There may be jellyfish when there is a lot of wind. To find out more, see the dedicated map https://meduse.acri.fr/carte/carte.php

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

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

La Favière beach has the most water activities: sailing school, diving centers, paddle, kayak and boat rental, parasailing, jet-skiing and many others.

The most famous kitesurfing spot close to Bormes les Mimosas is on Almanarre beach in Hyères.

You can rent mattresses on the Favière beach.

Estagnol beach and Pellegrin beach are the most shaded beaches.

Yes, all our beaches have fine sand.

You can find toilets and showers on the beaches of Favière, Cabasson, Pellegrin and Estagnol.

You can eat at the restaurant on the beaches of La Favière, Estagnol, Cabasson and Pellegrin.

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

There is no cycle path connecting the beaches of Bormes les Mimosas. You will have to take the road.

The Fort's opening times vary. Visit our dedicated page to know if you can visit it 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, by reservation with servicegroupes@bormeslesmimosas.com

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

Yes, you can visit Fort de Brégançon with a child.

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

The visit to Fort Brégançon lasts around 2 to 30 hours.

It will take about 2 km of walking and a lot of stairs.

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

You have the restaurant La Cabasse at the entrance to the Fort on Cabasson beach.

You will only be able to photograph the exterior of the Fort.

During the visit to Fort Brégançon, you will discover the outdoor spaces (gardens and terraces of the main building), the interior of the Fort: the vestibule, the lounges and dining rooms, the President's office.

No, and all other intimate rooms like the bathroom, the kitchen...

The prices to visit Fort Brégançon are:

• Adult: 12€
• -18 years: free
• Job seekers and seniors: 10€

No.

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

Free entry is only available for children under 18.

Mimosa flowers from January to March depending on the weather.

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

No, picking mimosa is prohibited.

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

Yes, at the Cavatore nursery, located at 22 chemin des orchides.

The Mimosa Route stretches for 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. It takes 35 minutes to the islands of Port-Cros and Levant.

Yes, you can rent bikes on Porquerolles Island.

You can take your own bike with the company Les Vedettes des Iles d'Or located at the port of Lavandou.

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

No.

Yes, the island of Porquerolles.

On the islands of Porquerolles and Levant, dogs are prohibited 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, Levant Island.

The coastal path is divided into two parts: starting from Favière beach towards Fossette beach on Le Lavandou, and starting from Cabasson beach to Pellegrin beach.

The hike to the Notre-Dame de Constance chapel.

Here are the hikes that you can easily do with your family:

• Coastal paths
• The hike to the Notre Dame de Constance chapel
• The Trapan Lake hike
• The Barjean Trail

Here are the hikes where you can find picnic areas:

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

Check this out website to see if you can access the forest and coastal areas.

Yes, the GR90 and the GR51.

Yes, they must be kept on a leash.

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

Yes, the greenway which follows the old railway line: the path of the pignes train.

Yes.

You will find rbike racks next to the village Tourist Office and La Favière.

Yes, the coastal cycle route.

Yes, however there is no marked route.

Yes, we have several bicycle rental shops in the town.

Yes, you can find them here.

You will find a repair kit available in all shops with the Accueil Vélo label, particularly at the Tourist Office in the village and in La Favière.

On our website in the cycle tourism section and at the tourism office.

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

Out of season, you will find a camper van area at P2 of the Saint-François car park in Bormes les Mimosas, otherwise, in the car park at Cavalière beach in the neighbouring town of Le Lavandou or at the corner of the roundabout on Avenue Henri Matisse in La Londe les Maures.

To rent a car in Bormes les Mimosas, go to Label Auto, the Batailler garage, Carrefour or Blue Bikes in Lavandou.

By train stopping at Toulon station, then by ZOU! regional buses with the following lines: 873, 878, 879, and line 886 in summer. 

The best way to get around Bormes les Mimosas without a car is to rent a bike, or take taxis or ZOU! buses.

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

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

PMR parking in Bormes les Mimosas is located next to the St-François Chapel in the village, at the Favière car park and at the Pin de Bormes car park.

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

You can pay for your parking online with the free Flowbird app.

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

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

Tourist tax rates vary depending on 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 on our website in the “all accommodation” section.

In campsites with pitches for tents (list of campsites available at the Tourist Office).

No, bivouacs are prohibited in Bormes les Mimosas.

You can find gifts and souvenirs in the shops and boutiques of the village, La Favière and Pin de Bormes.

You can buy wine at all our wine estates in Bormes: 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 the Caveau dei Bormani cooperative winery and in the Gastronomia boutique.

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

The markets take place on Tuesdays at the Pin de Bormes, on Wednesdays in the village and on Saturdays at La Favière in season.

Yes, Monday at La Favière and Tuesday in the village, in the summer.

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

Brégançon beach is accessible to our dog friends.

Unfortunately no, dogs are not allowed in city parks.

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

Yes, at the Mimosas veterinary clinic.

Yes, the brochure Le Var Destination Accessible and the Guide to accessible holidays in the Mediterranean Porte des Maures Tourisme.