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1. Cap Sicié
Head south on the D16 to the D2816 around the cape for a tremendous view across the Bay of Toulon.
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2. Gorge d'Ollioules
Head north on D11 to Ollioules; just past the village, follow N8 (toward Le Beausset) through a 5-km (3-mile) route that twists its scenic way beneath the chalky rock faces of the Gorge d'Ollioules.
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3. Île de Bendor
Boats leave every half hour to make the 2-km (1-mile) trip to Île de Bendor. The island was only a large rock until pastis magnate Paul Ricard bought it in the 1950s and tastefully transformed it into a tourist center with fine beaches, charming cottage shops, an "espace Ricard" highlighting Paul Ricard's lifetime works, and the Museum of Wine and Spirits. Although there is a surprisingly varied selection of island restaurants, a picnic is a nice option, too.
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4. Le Castellet
On the D559, perched high above the Bandol vineyards, the village of Le Castellet has narrow streets, 17th-century stone houses, and (alas!) touristy shops designed for beach lovers on a rainy day.
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5. Le Gros Cerveau
On the D20, take a left at Ollioules, and follow the winding road along the crest of Le Gros Cerveau. You'll be rewarded first with inland mountain views and then with an expansive view of the coastline.
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6. Notre-Dame de Pépiole
Just east of Bandol on the D559, past the smaller resort of Sanary, as you turn left onto the D63 you'll see signs pointing to the small stone chapel of Notre-Dame de Pépiole. It's hemmed in by pines and cypresses and is one of the oldest Christian buildings in France, dating from the 6th century and modeled on early churches in the Middle East. The simple interior has survived the years in remarkably good shape, although the colorful stained glass that fills the tiny windows is modern—composed mainly of broken bottles.
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7. Zoa Parc Animalier et Exotique Sanary-Bandol
Three kilometers (2 miles) north of Bandol via the D559 is this zoo and garden, where cacti and exotic tropical plants grow to remarkable sizes. In a small zoo setting, animals such as flamingos, gibbons, and gazelles frolic in shady gardens.
131 av. Pont d'Aran, Sanary-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 83110, France04–94–29–40–38Sight Details
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