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Bormes-les-Mimosas town

1 Place Gambetta, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a seaside town on the French Cote d'Azur, just to the east of the Hyeres-Toulon metropolitan area. It is well known for its picturesque hillside setting, medieval houses overgrown with bougainvillea flowers, beautiful coastline and the Fort de Brégançon - a fortress that is the official retreat of the President of the French Republic (can be visited when the head of state is not in residence). The town used to comprise the area of Le Lavandou but the latter split into a separate town in 1913.

Access & Transport

Bormes is 40km to the east of Toulon (A570/D98), 100km from Marseille, 60km to the southwest of Fréjus, 35km from St-Tropez and 135km from Nice.

Instructions & Recommendations

Visitors to the town can enjoy its beaches, medieval streets and surrounding countryside. The town of Hyeres (20km away) is also worth a visit.

Meta review

Based on online reviews, tourists really enjoy the narrow and flowery alleys, small craft shops, old stone buildings and the sea view. The only drawback for some being the steepness of some of the streets. As for Fort Brégançon, the visit is interesting but a little long and the rooms are not overly impressive, unlike the views.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral (no carbon footprint). Positive from a social perspective as tourism helps preserve the town's cultural heritage and provides economic activity to the community but there is a clear case of over-commercialization, and the town is expensive for residents.

Conclusion

The seaside town or Bormes is candy for the eye with its mimosa-lines houses and alleyways, beautiful surroundings and overall charming atmosphere. Works well for a half-day stop or as a multi-day stay for those whose aim is to soak in the sun, eat well and just enjoy the day.

Key positive

Gorgeous lanes and sea views

Some excellent restaurants

Key negative

Busy and expensive in the summer

Suitability

Overall, the town is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, but they may require assistance in some parts (steep streets).

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:4h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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