Le Castellet: A Medieval Village in the Bandol Vines
Villages
Le Castellet, a walled medieval village above the Bandol vineyards: wine and views on the Riviera, minutes from Toulon.
30mn from Villa Mauricette
Medieval Ramparts
Artisan Shops
Bandol
Wines
F1 Circuit
Le Castellet looks like it was built for a film set, and it has served as one more than once. This immaculately preserved medieval village sits on a hill above the Bandol vineyards, its stone ramparts, cobbled lanes and arched gateways framing views that run out to the sea. Touristy in high summer, and worth it anyway.
What to do
Walk the ramparts, browse the artisan workshops tucked into the old houses, and pair the visit with a Bandol tasting in the vineyards below. Motorsport fans will know the Paul Ricard circuit sits nearby.
Practical information
Getting there: about 30 minutes from Toulon via the A50. Parking at the foot of the village.
Best time: spring and autumn for quiet streets and mild light; summer for artisan markets and festival energy.
Don't miss: the rampart walk, the artisan workshops, and a Bandol tasting nearby.
Mauricette's Tip
Combine Le Castellet with a Bandol wine run: Domaine Tempier and the neighbouring village of La Cadière-d'Azur make a perfect pairing.
A medieval film set above the Bandol vines, minutes from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby La Cadière-d'Azur · Domaine Tempier · Calanque de Port d'Alon
