{"id":1169,"date":"2022-03-10T10:04:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T09:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/alentours\/discovering-the-commune-of-le-lavandou\/"},"modified":"2024-01-12T12:35:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T11:35:12","slug":"lavandou","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/alentours\/lavandou\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavandou Discovering the commune"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover Lavandou in French Riviera<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The town of Le Lavandou is located in the Var department (83), in the Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d’Azur region. It stretches along more than 12 kilometres of the C\u00f4te d’Azur Varoise, and boasts vast beaches of fine sand and small bays. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, opposite the Golden Isles and at the foot of the Massif des Maures, Le Lavandou enjoys a Mediterranean climate and hot summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the beaches of Le Lavandou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its geographical location, the town of Le Lavandou has some very beautiful and extensive beaches. Also known as the “City of Dolphins and Whales”, this town in the south of the Var C\u00f4te d’Azur boasts 12 fine sandy beaches! And that’s just the beginning! With its 12 kilometres of coastline, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the Lavandou beach that’s right for you. From large sandy beaches to small, hidden, steep coves, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Enjoy the azure blue sea, the white sand and the mildness of the C\u00f4te d’Azur.
If you prefer a private beach, our hotel has its own reserved beach at the foot of the hotel, ideal for a relaxing holiday in our seaside hotel in the Var.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose from 12 Le Lavandou beaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • La Plage de l’Anglade, known as “La Branch\u00e9e”, close to the town centre, ideal for families who want to relax and enjoy the beach restaurants,<\/li>
  • The town centre beach, lined with palm trees, in the heart of Le Lavandou village,<\/li>
  • Aiguebelle beach, with its fine sand and discreet coves, 4 km from the centre of Le Lavandou,<\/li>
  • La Fossette beach, 3km from the centre, a fine sandy beach in a green setting,<\/li>
  • The beach at Saint Clair, with its turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling and magnificent sunrises,<\/li>
  • Jean Blanc beach, a wilder beach with shady spots thanks to its vegetation,<\/li>
  • Plage du Rossignol is a pretty cove lined with rocks and hidden from view. Access to the beach is difficult,<\/li>
  • La plage de l’\u00e9l\u00e9phant, fine sand, wild and unspoilt.<\/li>
  • Layet beach “L’anse du Boucanier” is a well-known naturist beach in the Var,<\/li>
  • Cap N\u00e8gre beach with its ochre-red sand,<\/li>
  • The beach at Pramousquier is sheltered by Cap N\u00e8gre and accessible by small footpaths.<\/li>
  • Cavali\u00e8re beach is a lively beach with plenty of water sports activities, including jet skiing. Not forgetting the private beach of the Grand H\u00f4tel Moriaz, reserved for guests only.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    With its 12 kilometres of coastline and 12 beaches, Le Lavandou is the ideal destination for relaxing, family activities and even thrills. Stay at our charming hotel in Le Lavandou and make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Jet ski hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Make the most of your stay in Le Lavandou and the Grand H\u00f4tel Moriaz to discover jet skiing and ride the waves!
    Cavali\u00e8re beach, just a stone’s throw from our Lavandou hotel, is the ideal place to enjoy thrilling activities: jet skiing in Le Lavandou, parasailing, water skiing, etc. You’ll find a wide range of boat hire services. From 30-minute introductory lessons (with or without a boating licence) to jet ski excursions of up to 4 hours. Find out more about the Cavali\u00e8re water sports centre in Le Lavandou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Le Lavandou and its cultural heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For your holidays, the town of Le Lavandou has a number of tourist sites where you can discover its rich cultural heritage. Le Lavandou is the ideal place to enjoy your holiday. The town has a calm atmosphere that allows you to relax and enjoy the many activities on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In Le Lavandou, you will discover places and monuments such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Villa Th\u00e9o in the Saint Clair district<\/li>
    • Saint-Louis du Lavandou church,<\/li>
    • the chapel of Saint Clair<\/li>
    • the chapel of Notre Dame de l’Annonciation on the hill of the old church,<\/li>
    • the Temple of Hercules in Cavali\u00e8re, etc.<\/li>
    • Grand H\u00f4tel Moriaz: Rayol<\/li>
    • The atmosphere of Provence in Le Lavandou<\/li>
    • Discover Lavandou through its festivals and traditions<\/li>
    • By the sea, in the sunshine, you can hear the cicadas singing\u2026 You’re in Provence!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Festivals and traditions in Le Lavandou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In the traditional Provencal atmosphere, Le Lavandou offers festivities and traditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • The Corso Fleuri, a real tradition for the people of Le Lavandou and all visitors! Enjoy a 2-day festival in March and discover a veritable festival of colour with a parade of over twenty floats decorated with thousands of fresh flowers.<\/li>
      • If you’re more interested in the sea, you can take part in the fishermen’s festival on St Peter’s Day, where you can enjoy some good fishing and meet the “pescadous”.<\/li>
      • Finally, there’s the Rom\u00e9rage festival, held on the second weekend in September. This traditional festival is a procession punctuated by singing and folk dancing in traditional costumes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        The Lavandou market and its Provencal atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Don’t miss the Lavandou market! The Lavandou market is a place to meet, share and discover local produce. The market takes place on Thursday mornings and is one of the most beautiful markets in the Var. It’s the perfect place to sample delicious local dishes and try the best wines. It’s also a place where you can enjoy the scents of Provence: lavender, olives\u2026 Have you ever tasted lavender and Proven\u00e7al honey? We recommend a visit to the market in Le Lavandou to experience it for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Cavali\u00e8re market takes place on Sunday mornings and offers organic and local produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The 3-star Grand H\u00f4tel Moriaz is located by the sea, between the Layet and Cap N\u00e8gre beaches, opposite the Golden Islands. It has quiet rooms that offer comfort to all visitors. Away from the noise of the town, the hotel’s terrace offers a general view of the sea, and you can breathe in the freshness and softness of the clear waters of its private beach. Le Lavandou is the ideal place to visit if you love peace and quiet, nature and the beauty of the villages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":732,"template":"","meta":[],"lieux":[32],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/1169"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieux","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandhotelmoriaz.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieux?post=1169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}