La Cadière-d'Azur: A Village in the Bandol Vines
Villages
La Cadière-d'Azur, a perched village in the Bandol vineyards: wine, views and lunch on the French Riviera, near Toulon.
35mn from Villa Mauricette
Bandol Wines
Panoramic Views
Clock Tower
Medieval Ramparts
Art Galleries
If Le Castellet is the fairy tale, La Cadière-d'Azur is the working village next door: just as beautiful, a touch more lived-in, and ringed by some of the finest vineyards in Provence. Perched on its own hill, it looks straight across the valley to its famous neighbour, with the Bandol vines rolling out between them.
What to do
Climb to the clock tower, walk the ramparts for the vineyard views, browse the art galleries, and time your visit for a Bandol tasting at a domaine below.
Practical information
Getting there: about 35 minutes from Toulon via the A50. Parking at the edge of the village.
Best time: harvest season (September to October) for vineyard energy; spring for walking and wildflowers; summer for village festivals.
Don't miss: the clock tower, the rampart views over the vineyards, and a Bandol tasting nearby.
Mauricette's Tip
Make it a Bandol day: La Cadière and Le Castellet in the morning, Domaine Tempier for a tasting, then a swim at the Capelan cove.
Wine-country views, 35 minutes from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Le Castellet · Domaine Tempier · Capelan cove, Bandol
