Harbour

Bormes-les-Mimosas

4.5Bormes-les-Mimosas, FranceVar
Maximum length
35 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
2.5 m

Marina of 950 berths in the bay of Le Lavandou on the Var coast, at the foot of the Massif des Maures.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open approach from the south across the bay. Entrance between two jetties lit by red and green lights. Max draught 2.5 m. Sheltered from the mistral behind Cap Bénat but exposed to easterly winds. VHF 9.

Practical

950 berths, harbour office open year round. Water and electricity at the pontoons. Fuel berth with diesel and petrol. Toilets and showers. Shops, bakeries and restaurants on the Boulevard du Front de Mer within 300 m.

Ashore

Sandy beach of La Favière west of the marina, 200 m on foot. Sentier du littoral around Cap Bénat to the south, 3 km of signed coastal path. Medieval village of Bormes-les-Mimosas 3 km inland, labelled Plus Beaux Villages de France associate, known for its mimosa trees flowering in February.

Story

Fort de Brégançon, the summer residence of the French President, sits on a rocky islet 2 nm SE of the marina and has hosted heads of state since Charles de Gaulle in 1968.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.12260, 6.36493 (43°7.36'N 6°21.90'E)
Town
Bormes-les-Mimosas
Country
France
Maximum draught
2.5 m
Maximum length
35 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Bormes-les-Mimosas lies at 43°7.36'N 6°21.90'E, that is 43.12260, 6.36493 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Bormes-les-Mimosas accept?

Bormes-les-Mimosas accepts boats up to 35 m.

Which VHF channel for Bormes-les-Mimosas?

Bormes-les-Mimosas answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Bormes-les-Mimosas?

Bormes-les-Mimosas is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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