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Le Lavandou
Two nights if you want beach days and a boat trip to Porquerolles; one night if you are passing between Toulon and Saint-Tropez.
Le Lavandou is a south-facing resort on the Var coast with a string of sandy coves and a working port. It works best as a short beach stop between Toulon and Saint-Tropez, or as a base for the Hyères islands. The town itself is compact: a seafront promenade, a handful of restaurants and a market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, high prices), Nov–Feb (many places closed)
- Airports
- TLN · NCE · MRS
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Le Lavandou17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Le Lavandou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyLe Lavandou is a low-crime resort.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLN Toulon-Hyères (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or bus #7801 (check)).TLN Toulon-Hyères (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or bus #7801 (check)).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (pint)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLN Toulon-Hyères (About 25 km (16 mi); taxi or bus #7801 (check)) · NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 100 km (62 mi); bus or rental car) · MRS Marseille Provence (About 120 km (75 mi); bus or rental car)TLN Toulon-Hyères (About 16 mi (25 km); taxi or bus #7801 (check)) · NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 62 mi (100 km); bus or rental car) · MRS Marseille Provence (About 75 mi (120 km); bus or rental car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Le Lavandou: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the centre. A car or bicycle is useful for the coves east of the port. Buses #7801 and #8814 connect to Toulon and Saint-Tropez but run infrequently and can be late in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Vedettes Îles d'Or from the port, about 30 min
First boat around 09:00, last return around 17:00 (check seasonal times).First boat around 9:00 AM, last return around 5:00 PM (check seasonal times).
Door to door: About 20 min
Bus #8814 or a 10-min drive
Hill village with mimosa in winter; combine with a morning in Le Lavandou.
Saint-Tropez
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus #8814 via Cogolin, about 1 h
Bus schedule is thin; a car is more practical.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus #8814, about 30 min
Longer beach and a quieter promenade.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre / port
Close to restaurants and the boat pier; parking can be tight.
Along the D559 coast road
Quieter, often with sea views; you will need a car or bike.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel or B&B)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €90 | €360 |
| Boat return to Porquerolles2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Bus #7801 Toulon–Le Lavandou, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Parking in the centre, per day1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €71 |
| Trip total≈ €194 per person per day, bed included | €776≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Baguette sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Menu du jour (lunch) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer (pint) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Glass of rosé | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Ice cream (two scoops) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat tickets to Porquerolles sell out in July–August: book a day ahead.
- Many restaurants close for lunch between 14:00 and 19:00.Many restaurants close for lunch between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
- Parking in the centre is paid and scarce in August.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Toulon–Le Lavandou (#7801): about €10 (≈ US$12), about 1 h (check)
- Boat Le Lavandou–Porquerolles: about €35 (≈ US$45) return, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Le Lavandou–Bormes-les-Mimosas: €15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byehn)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syohn, seel voo pleh)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo eh la plahzh)
- Avez-vous une table pour deux ? — Do you have a table for two? (ah-vay-voos ewn tah-bl poor duh)
Most locals speak some English in summer, but a bonjour goes a long way.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Le Lavandou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, high prices), Nov–Feb (many places closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each cove with verified seasonal lifeguard and parking status.
- Boat schedule page for Vedettes Îles d'Or with real-time departures.
- Restaurant pages with last-order times.
Sources
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