Le Lavandou
In Lavandou , you will find the ideal place for unique holidays at the Mediterranean Sea: this resort is known for its 12 beaches (Saint-Clair, Cavalière and La Fosette among the most famous) and for its closeness to the Islands of Hyères (Port Cros, Porquerolles and Le Levant).
But Le Lavandou has much more to offer such as a footpath on the seaside and open air events in the summer. Because of its mild climate this is a perfect holiday destination all year round…
For your sport holidays you can choose between water sports, hiking, mountainbiking and a walk on one of the Port Cros or Porquerolles islands where you can discover the flora and fauna of Southern France.
Facts
- Country: France / Southern Europe
- Region: Provence – Alpes- Côte d'Azur (French Riviera)
- Department: Var
- City: Le Lavandou "La Cité des Dauphins" and "La Station aux 12 sables" 5 Neighbourhoods: Saint-Clair, La Fossette, Aiguebelle, Cavalière, Pramousquier
- Etymology "Lavadou": which means washing place in Provençal or variety of Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) or Le Lavendour, vent d'est "lévent dur"
- Date of birth: May 23, 1913
- Location: On the Mediterranean seaside, just in front of the islands "Le Levant" and "Port-Cros" (at 7 nautical miles) with an International port of 1100 sites. In front of the "Massif des Maures" completely on the the South of the Var in the French Riviera
- Climate: Mild and temperate – Weather warm and dry in summer
- Surface: 3200 hectares Population: 5807 Lavandouraines and Lavandourains