Le Lavandou: Panoramique HD
Le Lavandou combines a long sandy waterfront with the wooded foothills of the Massif des Maures in a way that reflects its position on Provence’s Mediterranean coast. The town stretches around the Baie du Lavandou, an open sweep of shore on the Côte d’Azur, while the Îles d’Hyères form part of the wider seascape offshore. Its centre grew from a fishing settlement and remained part of Bormes-les-Mimosas until Le Lavandou became an independent commune in 1913. Today, a promenade, marina and a chain of beaches give the town a distinctly seaside rhythm, while the Maures range brings forested slopes close to the coast. It is a useful counterpoint to the denser resort cities farther along the Riviera.
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Built around a small fishing port on the Mediterranean, Le Lavandou grew into a seaside resort on the Côte d’Azur. The town stretches along the coast below the Massif des Maures and faces the Îles d’Hyères across the water. Its harbour remains a focal point for boats, cafés and the daily rhythm of the waterfront, while beaches and the coastal road trace the shore east and west of the centre. Le Lavandou became an independent commune in 1913, separating from Bormes-les-Mimosas. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Le Lavandou’s Maures coastline relates to its Mediterranean surroundings.
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