Snorkel the points
Rocky ends of the bay have clear water for snorkelling.
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Plage de Pramousquier
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In short
At the eastern edge of Le Lavandou, Pramousquier is a beach of white and dark sand sheltered by Cap Nègre on the border with Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer. It is free and open at all times, which suits travellers looking for a quieter bay on the Var coast. Half a day is enough.
Plage de Pramousquier is a 400-metre beach of fine, dark sand in the hamlet of Pramousquier, about 8 km east of Le Lavandou centre in the Var, on the D559 just past Cap Nègre. It is shared with neighbouring Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer and suits families and anyone looking for a quiet bay below wooded hills, away from the town beaches. The tourist office nicknames it "La Mystérieuse".
Why it is called La Mystérieuse
The beach is harder to find than the other Lavandou beaches and is reached by small footpaths. Green hills and umbrella pines of the Massif des Maures come straight down to the sea, and Cap Nègre shelters the bay. On foot from the road, take the stepped path on the left of the D559 just after the Anse de Pramousquier residence.
Public and private sections and summer restaurants
The bay has public and private sections. Toilets, mattress, deckchair and pedal boat hire, water bikes and paddleboards are available in season, and beach restaurants such as Le Café de la Plage, Akwabô Beach and Tamaris Plage open in summer. The rocks at the ends of the bay are good for snorkelling on calm days. Outside the season options are limited, so bring a picnic.
Gilles Clément's gardens at the Domaine du Rayol
About 3 km east, the Domaine du Rayol is a 20-hectare estate owned by the Conservatoire du littoral, with about seven hectares of gardens designed by the landscape architect Gilles Clément. The Jardin des Méditerranées takes visitors through landscapes from regions with a Mediterranean climate, including California, Chile, South Africa, Australia and the Canary Islands. It is open every day of the year for a fee. Closer by, the Nécropole nationale du Rayol-Canadel lies about 1.2 km away.
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Key information
🏖️Beach: Curve of light sand with rocky points
🌲Setting: Corniche des Maures, near Rayol-Canadel
🎟️Entry: Free
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) · CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Explore the area
Plage du Cap Nègre 1 km
Nécropole nationale du Rayol-Canadel 1.2 km
Domaine du Rayol 3 km
Plage de Cavalière 1.5 km
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Plan your visit to Plage de Pramousquier
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Beach
- Clear water
- Shade under nearby pines
- Quiet compared with the town beaches
Nearby
- Domaine du Rayol Mediterranean garden
- Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire chapel
What They Offer
Visit duration
Half a day
Timed entry required No
Domaine du Rayol
Visit the seaside garden of Mediterranean-climate plants nearby.
Quiet day
Read in the shade of the pines on a calmer stretch of coast.
Accessibility
Ask the Le Lavandou tourist office about accessible beaches.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Snorkel, water
What to wear
Water shoes near the rocks
Not allowed
Littering
Amenities
Seasonal beach restaurants
Tips for visiting Plage de Pramousquier
- Arrive early in summer, as parking is limited.
- Combine your visit with the Domaine du Rayol garden.
- Bring a snorkel for the rocky ends of the bay.
- Walk to Plage du Cap Nègre for a change of scene.
Driving
On the coast road between Le Lavandou and Rayol-Canadel. Parking is very limited: a few marked roadside spaces, plus car parks run by some beach businesses for customers.
Public transportation
Zou bus lines 873 and 878 follow the coast road; a cycle path and a seasonal tourist train also reach the area. The nearest stations are Toulon and Hyères.
Address
Pramousquier is a hamlet in the east of Le Lavandou on the Corniche des Maures; Cavalière beach is about 1.5 km back toward Le Lavandou.
Opening Hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
Last entry: None (open access)
Open all year.
Free access at all times.
Special events
No special events on record for Plage de Pramousquier.
Best times to visit
Early morning or later afternoon in July and August.
Best days to visit
Weekdays.
Best months to visit
June and September.
Admission tickets
Entry is free.
Plage de Pramousquier: free entry
A quiet bay on the Corniche des Maures.
- Free access to the beach
Admission
Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
Calm bay 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
Entry is free.
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It is quieter than the beaches in central Le Lavandou, but parking is limited in summer.
The Domaine du Rayol garden is about 3 km east.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What to know about Pramousquier.
General
In Pramousquier, Le Lavandou, Var, about 8 km east of the town centre on the D559, on the border with Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer.
Yes. You pay only for loungers, hire and food.
A 20-hectare Conservatoire du littoral estate about 3 km east, with gardens by Gilles Clément planted with species from the world's Mediterranean climate regions. Entry is paid.
Because it is harder to find than other Lavandou beaches and is reached by small footpaths.
Only from November to March.
Yes, around the rocks at the ends of the bay on calm days.
Yes, entry to Plage de Pramousquier is free.
Bags: No restrictions.
Explore the area on this page lists 4 places around Plage de Pramousquier, among them Plage du Cap Nègre and Nécropole nationale du Rayol-Canadel.
Stay & facilities
Yes, in season: Le Café de la Plage, Akwabô Beach and Tamaris Plage among them.
Getting there
Drive or take Zou bus 873 or 878 along the coast road. From the road, a stepped path leads down to the sand.
Very little: a few marked roadside spaces and car parks for beach-business customers.
Timing & weather
About 400 metres.
Plage de Pramousquier is open Monday–Sunday: Open 24 hours.
The best months to visit Plage de Pramousquier are June and September. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.