ACTIVITIES AT THE HOTEL
Heated swimming pool
Open daily from April to November 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bicycles
Bikes are available so you can explore the Var coast on a number of different circuits.
Pétanque
A pétanque ground is located close to the hotel.
At Le Bailli de Suffren, a few steps from the Terrasses du Bailli:
Spa
Choose your treatment and our team will take care of your moment of relaxation. Treatments for adults and children.
Fun things to do at sea
Take a trip out to sea from the hotel: rent our rigid inflatable boat with or without a skipper.
Kayaks and paddleboards: available for rent at l’Escale, our beach restaurant.
Diving: beginner’s lesson in the hotel swimming pool and sea dive with Aventure Bleue.
The island of Porquerolles and the Fondation Carmignac
Set out to sea and spend the day on Porquerolles. On the agenda: tour the island by bike, enjoy a swim at the Plage d’Argent and visit the Fondation Carmignac, a museum of modern art.
The exhibition Le Songe d’Ulysse at the Fondation Carmignac from April 30 to October 16, 2022.
Jardin des Méditerranées
Domaine du Rayol: a 20 ha garden in a protected natural area opposite the Îles d’Or.
An invitation to take a journey through the world’s Mediterranean landscapes.
Excursion with a nature expert
Set off to discover dolphins in their natural environment and enjoy the expertise of a cetacean specialist on a boat trip that leaves from the port of Le Lavandou. Le Lavandou is home to many species of cetaceans, forming part of the Pelagos Sanctuary, a maritime area covered by an agreement that protects the marine mammals that live there.
Vineyard tours
A number of wineries await discovery near the hotel:
Domaine de la Croix (La Croix-Valmer), Domaine du Siouvette (La Môle), Château Léoube (Bormes-les-Mimosas), Domaine Figuières (La Londe Les Maures), Château Sainte-Marguerite (La Londe Les Maures), Château de Jasson (La Londe Les Maures), Château Les Valentines (La Londe Les Maures), Domaine Minuty (Ramatuelle), Domaine Bertaud Belieu (Gassin), Château Barbeyrolles (Gassin) and more!
Circuits (information at reception):
Hike from Gigaro to L’Escalet
A lovely walk from Gigaro beach (La Croix-Valmer) to L’Escalet beach (Ramatuelle). A string of small beaches and coves dotted with rocks and fine sand as you discover Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat.
Distance and time one-way (plan a second car on arrival for the return journey): 8.5 km / 2 hours 40 min.
Round-trip: 17 km / 5 hours 20 min.
Hike from Pellegrin to Brégançon Fort
Pellegrin beach (in Bormes-les-Mimosas) is an ideal starting point for following the coastal path to Fort Brégançon. Take the opportunity to have lunch at Café Léoube and enjoy an outstanding landscape where the vines rub shoulders with the Mediterranean.
Fun things to do on the water
On Cavalière beach.
Jet ski and flyboard with Jet007.
Parasailing with Lavandou Watersports.
Sailboats, catamarans and pedalos with La Voile.
The sea garden at Domaine du Rayol
Put on your flippers, mask and snorkel and set off to explore the underwater fauna and flora in the Baie du Figuier. Set out from the beach accompanied by a facilitator-cum-guide from Domaine du Rayol. All equipment provided.
All our activities are available on reservation (with supplements), subject to availability and the right weather conditions.
Bormes-les-Mimosas
The town boasts more flowers than nearly any village in the department.
Saint Tropez
Climb the steps of the citadel that is home to the Maritime Museum, take a stroll through the old town or visit the Annonciade Museum.
Ramatuelle
A mediaeval village that reveals a wealth of porches, staircases and passages, not to mention narrow, flower-lined, cobbled streets.
The Îles d’Or with our partner Vedettes Îles d’Or and Le Corsaire
Spend the day on the island of Port-Cros: a national park and the wildest of the three Îles d’Or. The most fun thing to do at Port-Cros is to swim with the fish in the crystal-clear water. You can also explore a series of beautiful walks taking from 30 minutes to 7 hours.
A day in Hyères
Take the time to visit the old town with its narrow streets and Villa Noailles, a hub of cultural events.
A day in Collobrières
Spend a day in the capital of the Moors, the starting point for a numerous hikes. Explore the magnificent forest of oaks and chestnut trees.
Here is our selection of the most beautiful beaches between Le Lavandou and Cavalaire.
Rayol beaches
Only a few yards from our hotel, there are two small family beaches. You can rent an air bed on Le Bailli de Suffren’s private beach or settle down on the public section of the beach (subject to availability).
Pramousquier beach
Just after Canadel, a small beach sheltered from the wind.
Gigaro beach in La Croix-Valmer
A beach lined with pine trees that has kept all its natural character. Several seafront restaurants nearby.
Saint-Clair beach in Le Lavandou
Fine sandy beach nestled at the foot of a forest of pine trees. Numerous restaurants on the seafront.
Fossette beach in Le Lavandou
Take the underground passage beneath the D559 and walk along the vines: you will come to the quietest of Le Lavandou’s beaches.
Fun things to do at sea
Fins, masks, snorkels and buoys are all available on request at the L’Escale beach restaurant.
Londe Les Maures tropical zoological garden
A time to relax with the family as you learn all about over 250 animals from around the world.
Seascope: find out all about the world of fish
Explore the seabed without getting your feet wet! Observe sea life from a trimaran with a transparent main hull that means you can investigate all the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean.
Jardin des Méditerranées
For children aged 4 to 12. Uncover the secrets of the beach and coastline at Domaine du Rayol. Observe underwater life and learn more about the Mediterranean and its mysteries. Information at reception.
Educational farm
Early-learning activities on the Potager de l’Usine farm in Cavalaire.
