Bormes-les-Mimosas is a picturesque, provencal  village. Famous for its flowers and narrow old streets. A 12^th century village located on a hill. Bormes  faces the Mediterranean sea. Bormes provides a beautiful example of medieval architecture with its arches, ramparts and castle ruins. Many artists and craftpersons have adopted the village for their summer shops. In the evening, tourists and Bormeans stroll through the narrow, winding streets, sit at outdoor cafes or play “boules” and converse on the large public square located near the townhall. Bormes is a 15 minute drive from Le Lavandou, 30 minute drive from Hyeres and 2 hours from Nice by highway. The most beautiful and least crowded beaches are Cabasson, L’Estagnol and Le Pellegrin which are private meaning that one has to pay for parking to get in –  but are well worth the price. Public beaches are found along the entire coast. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE .  The property is a typical 19^th century village home on three floor levels with a narrow, winding stairway inside. The house is furnished with antique furniture. If you are looking for a “three star lodging” our house is not for you!.If you are looking to live like the French live in a small provencal village, then it is the right place. Five persons can stay comfortably in the house. It has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and three bathrooms.  It also has electricity, hot and cold water, shuttered windows and a red earthen tile floor. In cool weather, the house is equipped with electric radiators and a permanent unit (located in the upper dining room).

The entrance door is located at the beginning of a small pedestrian street where it is safe for children to play.

Ground floor description (rez-de-chaussee):
The first floor, with high ceilings, has two bedrooms and a bathroom. With a nice view of the village, master-bedroom has a queen size bed, a modern armoire with hangers and shelves. Against an interior wall is a sink with hot and cold water behind a curtain. There is also an antique armoire which is locked. The master-bedroom also has a telephone. The second bedroom has a single bed, a desk, a sink with hot, and cold water next to the washing machine with a ground-level view of  a small medieval pedestrian lane. One closet serves as a library with English and French books in one closet and another closet next to the bed. There is a separated bathroom with a toilet and a sink.

Lower level description:
The lower level, with low, arched ceilings, has two bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom is locked for our private use. The available room has two single beds and a nice view on the village.  This room has a small corner kitchenette (sink, electric stove (2 hotplates), small refrigerator, counter and cupboards. The bathroom has a stand-up shower, a toilet, mirror and sink. There is a telephone in the bedroom.

The house is furnished with linens and towels (including for the beach) located in an upper closet and some beach equipment in the rez-de-chaussee’s small bedroom storage closet. In that room there is a washing machine.

Email, laptop, international calls:
Our phone line is opened for local calls only.   For international calls, use phone cards.

Not a place for  individuals with physical dishabilities.
Bormes as well as our home are not a place for people who have difficulties with walking, going up stairs, climbing narrow winding streets.  Bormes is a hill village and our home is on three levels.

Trash: deposit your trash bags in one of the village trash collection places. The village prides itself on cleanliness and all guests are implored to participate in preservation of the clean village environment. You will find trash containers near the fountain across the street from the bakery.

Bakery: the bakery is two minutes from the house and has hot fresh bread and croissants everyday starting at 7:00 a.m.

Post Office: The Post Office is close by across rue Pierre Toesca.

Banking Services: Also across the street is a bank that will cash traveler’s checks.   ATM cards work almost everywhere.

Shopping:  The main shopping street in Bormes Village is on the rue Carnot. You will find a small grocery store , pastry shop, magazine and newspaper store, restaurants and cafes, all within five minutes walking distance from the house. There is a large supermaket Le Casino on the road towards Le Lavandou. Credit cards such as Visa are accepted there.

Parking: Parking can be a problem during July and August. If you have a small car you can park on rue Pierre Toesca, if not leave the car on a street below the Post Office. Always lock your car while in France and it is prudent not to leave valuables and bags in the car.

Tourist Office: The tourist office is on the main street. English is spoken. There web site is: http://www.bormeslesmimosas.com

Food and local wines:  are all excellent! If you wish to learn to cook provencal cuisine. Go see Thomas Caro at Lou Pouli Cantoun is a young American Chef who gives cooking classes (but not during the summer).

There is a lot more to do:  hike the hills above Bormes, visit the islands and so on.  You will find more information in our NOTEBOOK  ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS that we leave in the livingroom.

Finally, a housekeeper will stop the day of your arrival to check if everything is fine. She will be your local contact and will clean the house at the end of your stay.