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Village guide · Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 4 places to discover

A Var village decked in mimosas in winter, Bormes-les-Mimosas was voted France's Favourite Village in 2026, between stepped lanes and views over the Îles d'Hyères.

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The 4 must-see places in Bormes-les-Mimosas

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Old Village of Bormes-les-Mimosas Must-see

Stepped lanes decked in bougainvillea and mimosas, typical of Var Provençal architecture.

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Saint-François-de-Paule Chapel Must-see

A 16th-century chapel dedicated to the village's patron saint since a plague epidemic, at the heart of the village.

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Panorama of Bormes-les-Mimosas

A viewpoint from the old village over the Bormes roadstead and the distant Îles d'Hyères.

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Cemetery of Bormes-les-Mimosas

A cypress-planted cemetery offering a panorama over the sea, the resting place of several artistic figures.

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