Festival weekend planner
Fête du Millésime de Bandol — a 3-day weekend in Provence
5–6 December 2026. Bandol, France. 40 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Bandol
Land at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Fête du Millésime de Bandol
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Provence
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Bandol
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Château Simone
Virtually the entire Palette appellation in one estate, making some of Provence's most serious and age-worthy wines far from the rosé clichés.
- Address
- 13590 Meyreuil, Aix-en-Provence, France
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- EUR 10 · Tour and tasting of 3 wines
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Chez Fonfon
€€€Beloved Marseille institution in Vallon des Auffes for classic bouillabaisse
Must try: Bouillabaisse
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- Nearest airport
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Seek out Domaine Tempier and Château Pradeaux—they pour their older vintages only at this festival, and their rosés and reds age better than most Provence producers realize. The December timing means you'll taste wines meant for cellaring, not immediate consumption.
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