Le Lavandou
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Le Lavandou, France
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Le Lavandou is a small town of 5,500 inhabitants nestling at the foot of the Massif des Maures, 25 miles E of the port of Toulon in France and 10 miles N of the beautiful Iles d'Hyeres. The old fishing harbour of the port has been developed over the years into a full-service marina, Port du Lavandou. A convenient stop-off point on a cruise to the Iles d'Hyeres or along the Riviera coast, it is also an excellent base for a trip to the lovely town of Bormes les Mimosa a few miles inland.
Charts
- Imray
- M15 Marseille to San Remo
- British Admiralty
- 1705 Cabo San Sebastian to Iles d'Hyeres
- 1974 Toulon to San Remo
- 2120 Toulon to Cavalaire Sur Mer
Radio Nets
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
The predominant pattern during the summer months is coastal seabreezes, however Le Lavandou can be affected whenever there is a strong mistral blowing down the Rhone Valley (although winds here are slightly less strong than in the Rhone delta). Less frequently, it may be affected by the scirocco, a hot southerly wind that blows up from the Sahara and can last for several days, depositing its cargo of dust over everything in sight.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- VHF
- Continuous forecast on channel 23
- Channel 80 (0733 – 1303 – 1933)
- NAVTEX - Cross La Garde (W)
- INTERNET
Approach the marina from SW. The welcome berth is to starboard at the marina entrance. Depths in the entrance are 9.0 metres and inside from 9.0 to 1.0 metres.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing options
See Port du Lavandou.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Port du Lavandou has 1060 berths in three separate basins for yachts up to 30 metres, of which 100 are reserved for visitors. Click on link for details.
Anchorages
None.
Offshore Islands
Iles d'Hyeres (see separate entry)
Yacht Repairs & Services
Most repairs possible in the marina.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See Port du Lavandou.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Le Lavandou itself is a typically colourful Provencal town, with the usual bright souvenir shops and pastel-coloured restaurants. The esplanade, lined with palm trees, gives onto streets lined with mimosa bushes and shaded by pine and eucalyptus trees. The tourist office in the town is very helpful in advising on excursions further afield, into the Massif des Maures or to the lovely town of Bormes-les-Mimosas. Bormes-les-Mimosas is well worth a visit and is within walking distance if you are energetic. It is a very pretty mediaeval hilltop affair, nestling in the shade of the former castle of the Seigneurs de Fos, with cobbled streets winding down through archways and bright bougainvillea draped over almost every building (even the church).
 Bormes les Mimosas |
 Village house, Bormes |
 Street market, Bormes |
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarket and provisions shops in the town
Eateries
- Numerous cafes and restaurants in the town
Internet/WiFi
- WiFi in the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Rental outlets in the town
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
References & Publications
See France.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2002 --Atheneoflymington
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