Bandol

Although just a couple of minutes from the centre of the town the hotel is on a fine sandy beach with magnificent views across the bay.

Nowhere could be finer for a pampered stay. There is a lounge area, bar and gastronomic restaurant adjacent to the sea water swimming pool. Steps lead down to the beach where there are two further restaurants with beach concessions providing complementary mattresses and umbrellas. All 55 air conditioned rooms are beautifully decorated in the Provencal style, rooms with sea view may have balconies. Buffet breakfast. Return taxi transfer included from Toulon.

High season supplement: 4 Feb-31Mar: £10. From 17-30 Jun & 1-15 Sep: £15. Half Board: £25 (obligatory between 17 Jun & 15 Sep). Supplement for room with sea view, Low Season: £16, Mid Season: £21, High Season: £39

Under the same ownership as the Ile Rousse, this very pleasant, welcoming 2-star enjoys a truly exceptional location at the very water’s edge.

The 24 tastefully decorated rooms in 2 fin de siecle buildings, separated by a garden terrace, have all the modern facilities to ensure a comfortable stay, including soundproofing and air-conditioning, with bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, safe and minibar. Moreover, all guests have free access to Ile Rousse facilities, inc. beach, swimming-pool and thalasso. Buffet breakfast with wonderful view across the bay.