Reading time: 0 min Published on 19 September Are you looking for a romantic getaway? Set off along the km-long Mimosa Route with your other half and discover the eight magical stops on the way, along the French Riviera. The best time to explore this route is between January and March. Spend some quality time together as you enjoy delicious lunch breaks, visit charming villages and watch, hand-in-hand, as nature takes on shades of gold.
Set off from Bormes-les-Mimosas, the mimosa capital of the Var, with over 90 varieties of this little yellow flower with an exquisite fragrance. Enjoy an evening meal and overnight stay at the Bellevue , with a fantastic outdoor seating area overlooking the tiled roofs and lush vegetation of Bormes. In the afternoon, explore the underwater wildlife of the Baie du Figuier as a couple.
With a guide from the Domaine du Rayol , come on a tour of the fascinating underwater world, departing from the beach. Take a leisurely stroll hand-in-hand along the pretty, narrow streets in the village of Saint Maxime.
Go on a guided walking tour through the vineyards and make some new memories together. For lunch, how about an impromptu picnic on the beach? And for dessert, taste the heavenly cakes and pastries from Charles Pierruges. Spend the afternoon on the beach, and then enjoy an evening meal as you admire the sunset at Les Planches , a restaurant where local production and seasonal products are a priority.
Stay at the Royal Bon Repos hotel, where each room has a balcony complete with patio furniture and flowers. View of the bay. If you are visiting the area early March, head to the seafront promenade for the mimosa carnival. In the afternoon, take some time out at Confidentiel , for a relaxing massage and a dip in the swimming pool. You will also appreciate the restaurant and hotel there.
