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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Lavandou 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.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Lavandou 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.
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==Charts==
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: 2120 Toulon to Cavalaire Sur Mer
==Weather==
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** [http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/marina_bormes Windfinder]
** [http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/marina_bormes Windfinder]
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Navigation==
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[[Le Lavandou]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]].
[[Le Lavandou]] is a port of entry/exit to [[France]].
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''For entrance details see [[France#Entrance| France]]''.
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==Berthing==
''See [[Port du Lavandou]]''.
''See [[Port du Lavandou]]''.
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[[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.''
[[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.''
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====Tourism====
====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).  
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).  
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''See [[France#References_&_Publications|France]]''.
''See [[France#References_&_Publications|France]]''.
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Le Lavandou
Port of Entry
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Port of Le Lavandou

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

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:

Passages

Islands

Iles d'Hyeres (see separate entry)

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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.

Entrance

Le Lavandou is a port of entry/exit to France.

For entrance details see France.

Berthing

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.

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.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See France.

Comments

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