Bormes-les-Mimosas, the Flower Village at the Heart of the Maures
Bormes-les-Mimosas is one of the most beautifully flowered and picturesque communes in the Var. Its medieval hilltop village — with narrow lanes adorned in bougainvillea, wisteria and mimosa in bloom from January to March — commands a breathtaking panorama over the Îles d'Or (Port-Cros, Porquerolles, Le Levant) and the Maures massif. Consistently ranked among France's most floral communes, Bormes hosts hundreds of thousands of blooms on display each year.
The commune stretches from the Maures mountain range all the way to the sea, encompassing the beaches of Cabasson and Cap Bénat — among the wildest and most unspoilt stretches of coastline on the Côte d'Azur. Just 4 km away, Le Lavandou offers some of the finest white-sand beaches in the Var.
Our Properties in Bormes-les-Mimosas
CasaBooking offers villas and bastides in the most coveted settings: the medieval village, Cap Bénat and the Maures hills.
Pool Villas in the Hills
Nestled among pine forests and cork oaks in the Maures, our villas offer privacy, Mediterranean gardens and pools, with open views over the Îles d'Or. A pristine setting, 10 minutes from the beach.
Village Houses in Medieval Bormes
In the flower-lined lanes of the village, our character stone houses immerse guests in the authentic atmosphere of Bormes. Rooftop terraces with sweeping sea views.
What to Do in Bormes-les-Mimosas and Beyond
The medieval village is best explored on foot along its flower-festooned stairways, past the Château Louis de Savoie, the Romanesque chapels and the Église Saint-Trophyme. Below the village, La Favière is a lively pleasure harbour where ferries depart for Porquerolles (45 min), Port-Cros (30 min) and Île du Levant.
The Maures massif offers hiking trails through chestnut and cork oak forests to the Chartreuse de la Verne (12th century) and its panoramic ridges. The Route du Mimosa passes through Bormes each January during the flowered corso parade.
CasaBooking in Bormes: Nature and Authentic Var
Our local team organises crossings to the Îles d'Or, guided hikes in the Maures and reservations at the village's restaurants. See also our Cavalaire-sur-Mer and Saint-Aygulf pages.