Le Lavandou, at the foot of the Maures hills, faces Port-Cros and Île du Levant. It is the harbour with the shortest crossing to Port-Cros: 30 minutes direct or 55 minutes via Le Levant with Vedettes Îles d'Or, which sail all year round. The town, which split from Bormes-les-Mimosas in 1913, has twelve fine sand beaches along twelve kilometres of coast. It is 31 minutes by car from Toulon-Hyères airport and from Hyères harbour.
Key facts
- Vedettes Îles d'Or: Port-Cros in 30 min (direct) or 55 min (via Le Levant), departures all year.
- Twelve fine sand beaches along twelve kilometres, from L'Anglade to Pramousquier.
- 25 km and 31 min from Toulon-Hyères airport (OSRM).
- Classified tourist resort since 2017.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| To Port-Cros | 30 min direct, 55 min via Le Levant |
| Company | Vedettes Îles d’Or, departures all year |
| Beaches | 12 fine sand beaches along 12 km |
| Toulon-Hyères airport | 25 km, 31 min |
| Hyères harbour | 25 km, 31 min |
| Toulon station | 41 km, 42 min |
Sources: Wikipedia, Port-Cros National Park, OSRM.
The harbour for the Golden Isles
Vedettes Îles d’Or serve Port-Cros and Le Levant from Le Lavandou all year round. Depending on the day and the wind, the boat goes to Port-Cros or to Le Levant first: in an east wind, the company sometimes reverses the order of calls. See getting to Port-Cros and Île du Levant.
The beaches
Twelve fine sand beaches line the coast: L’Anglade, Le Lavandou centre, Saint-Clair, La Fossette, Aiguebelle, Jean Blanc, L’Éléphant, Le Rossignol, Le Layet, Cavalière, Le Cap Nègre and Pramousquier, shared with Le Rayol-Canadel.
Activities
As checked on GetYourGuide in November 2026: licence-free jet-ski tour with breakfast (from €185, 5 out of 5, 17 reviews), the beach tourist train (from €10, 71 reviews), and nearby the Cavalaire catamarans (night cruise from €50, 555 reviews). See boat trips.
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Trips from Le Lavandou
Le Lavandou: Jet ski tour without a boat licence, with breakfast1 hour★ 5.0 (17 reviews)from €185 per groupCheck availability
The Little Train of Lavandou's beaches1 hour★ 4.4 (71 reviews)from €10Check availability- Côte d'Azur: Evening Catamaran Cruise with Aperitif2 hours★ 4.9 (555 reviews)from €50Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Le Lavandou to Port-Cros?
30 minutes direct, or 55 minutes when the boat calls at Île du Levant first, according to the national park. Vedettes Îles d'Or sail from Le Lavandou all year round.
What are the beaches in Le Lavandou?
Twelve fine sand beaches: L'Anglade, Le Lavandou centre, Saint-Clair, La Fossette, Aiguebelle, Jean Blanc, L'Éléphant, Le Rossignol, Le Layet, Cavalière, Le Cap Nègre and Pramousquier.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Wikipedia, Le Lavandou (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, practical information: crossings (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Vedettes Îles d'Or, Port-Cros island: departures (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, Le Lavandou listings (prices, reviews), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
