Bormes-les-Mimosas
The flower village of Bormes-les-Mimosas is a medieval village located in the lush Massif des Maures in the Var department, just north of the small holiday resort of Le Lavandou and 20 km east of Hyères. Bormes-les-Mimosas is beautifully situated in the countryside and is built amphitheatrically on a hillside. It's an incredibly pretty and popular village with an abundance of flowers and exotic trees. Bormes-les-Mimosas has been voted one of France's most flowery towns, village fleurie. Bougainvilleas, nerias, hydrangeas, mimosas and eucalyptus are everywhere. There are 30 different species of mimosa in Bormes. Bormes-les-Mimosas also boasts a beautiful old town with winding, narrow alleys and stairways, beautiful pastel-coloured houses from the 12th century and a 13th-century château. From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the islands, Îles d'Or, Le Lavandou and Massif des Maures. Bormes-les-Mimosas is undoubtedly one of the great gems of the hinterland that should not be missed. 
Inspiration for your holiday:Attractions:The old town with its abundance of flowers Chapelle St-François: Erected in 1560 in honour of Saint-François de Paule, who saved the city from the plague in 1481. He was an Italian monk known for his blessings and miracles. The 18th-centuryneo-Romanesque church of St-Trophym Château from the 13th century. Parts of the château have been listed since 1931. Chapelle Notre Dame de Constance: Located at an altitude of 324 metres. You can walk up to the chapel. Arts and History Museum 
Activities in Bormes-les-MimosasWalking and hiking in the area Golf: There is a wealth of golf courses in the Var department. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Go to Guide de golfs and search here under the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region: http://www.ffgolf.org/ |