Plage de Cavalière

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Cavalière, 83980 Le Lavandou, Var, France +33 4 94 00 40 50 Website
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Plage de Cavalière stretches 1.3 km in the Cavalière district, about 7 km east of central Le Lavandou, between Cap Nègre and the Pointe du Layet with the pine-covered Massif des Maures behind. Locals call it the sporty beach for its water sports. The public sand is free at any hour; check lifeguard dates with the tourist office. Stay half a day or longer.

Plage de Cavalière is a 1.3 km beach of fine golden sand in Cavalière, a seaside district about 7 km east of the centre of Le Lavandou in the Var. It lies between Cap Nègre and the Pointe du Layet, with the pine-covered Massif des Maures behind. It suits families and water-sports fans, and locals nickname it "La Sportive".

A large Blue Flag beach with pine shade

The Le Lavandou tourist office lists Cavalière among the largest of the commune's twelve beaches. It faces south-east and south-west, and pines behind the sand give some shade. The beach holds the Blue Flag. Free public sand alternates with private beach restaurants that rent loungers, among them Les Sables d'Or, Noca Plage and La Voile de Cavalière. The bay is fairly sheltered and the water usually calm in summer, and the beach is supervised in season.

Why it is called La Sportive

Cavalière has more water sports than any other Lavandou beach. A sailing school opens from 09:00, and operators offer parasailing, jet skis, water skiing and pedal boat hire, with paddleboarding and kayaking around the bay. Beach volleyball is played on the sand.

Le Layet, Pramousquier and Aiguebelle nearby

The naturist cove of Le Layet lies about 500 m west across the rocks, with its own restaurant, Chez Jo. Pramousquier is the next bay to the east, about 1.5 km away, and Aiguebelle about 3 km back toward Le Lavandou.

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🏖️Beach: Wide bay of fine sand below the Massif des Maures
🍹Mix: Public sand and private beach clubs
🎟️Entry: Public section free
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) · CEST (UTC+2) in summer

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Plage du Layet 0.5 km
Plage de Pramousquier 1.5 km
Plage d'Aiguebelle 3 km
Le Lavandou centre 7 km
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✦ Plan your visit to Plage de Cavalière Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Beach
  • Calm summer water
  • Wooded hills behind
  • Long bay for a full day
Activities
  • Swimming and paddle sports
  • Beach restaurants
  • Sunbed hire at clubs
What They Offer
Facilities Beach clubs and restaurants Motorhome stopover nearby
Visit duration Half a day to a full day
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Ask the Le Lavandou tourist office about accessible beaches.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Swimwear, sun cream, water

What to wear

Sandals

Not allowed

Littering

Amenities

Beach clubs, restaurants, motorhome stopover about 250 m away

Tips for visiting Plage de Cavalière

  • Arrive early in July and August, when parking near the beach fills up.
  • Bring your own shade if you plan to stay on the free public sand.
  • Combine the beach with a visit to Bormes-les-Mimosas village.
  • Check the tourist office for current lifeguard dates.

Admission tickets

Entry is free.

Plage de Cavalière: free public beach

A wide bay east of Le Lavandou.

  • Free access to public sand
  • Sunbeds at clubs paid separately
Admission

Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.

Opening hours

Open now · Open 24 hours · Last entry None (open access)

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Visitor policy

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Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
Calm summer water suits families.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only from November to March.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Do not leave cigarette ends on the beach.
Accepted payment
Public beach free; clubs set their own payment methods.
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General

In Cavalière, a district about 7 km east of Le Lavandou town centre in the Var, on the coast road toward Cavalaire-sur-Mer.