Authentic village of fishermen, modern, dynamic and sportive seaside resort, a cultural city.
12 kilometres of coast where beaches, creeks blend into different colours, from light blue to azure and amethyst to the turquoise colour of the sea.
12 marvellous beaches with thin sand, whose granulometry and the variety of colours are a real geological curiosity.
Lush Mediterranean vegetation and a protected environment.
An international port with 1100 parking places divided into 3 docks and with a stretch of water of more than 7 ha.
The « Blue flag of Europe » for its managing of water and environment at large, for its actions to promote education to sensitize at the protection of our environment, at the preservation of our coast heritage, at the safety and beach equipments.
The « starfish flag» for the quality of its bathing water.
The « flowery city label », for its flowers and trees that contribute to the embellishment of Le Lavandou.
A wide range of entertainments, distractions and festivities.
Lodging of quality, several shops and one of the best food...
Le Lavandou welcomes you in unique place
where everything contributes to an unforgettable vacation !
| COUNTRY | France / Southern Europe |
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REGION | Provence – Alpes- Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) |
| DEPARTMENT | VAR (83) |
| CITY | LE LAVANDOU « La Cité des Dauphins » and « La Station aux 12 sables » |
| ETYMOLOGY | LAVADOU (which means washing place in Provençal) or variety of Lavender ( Lavandula Stoechas) or Le Lavendour, vent d'est "lévent dur" |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 23, 1913 (communal autonomy) |
| LOCATION | On the Mediterranean seaside, just in front of the islands « Le Levant » and « Port-Cros » (at 7 nautical miles) with an International port of 1100 sites. CLIMATE : Mild and temperate – Weather warm and dry in summer. SURFACE : 3200 hectares |
| POPULATION | 5807 Lavandouraines and Lavandourains |
| TWIN TOWN | Kronberg im Taunus (Germany) since 1972 |
