Port of Bandol

Bandol is one of France's biggest marinas with 1,700 berths, so you'll almost always find a spot — and the staff are known for being genuinely helpful and keeping rates reasonable (around €50 for a 45-footer off-season). It's been a natural harbor since antiquity, tucked away from NW, E, and SE winds, with a fuel station on-site and the charming town of Bandol right on your doorstep — great beaches, local wine, and decent restaurants within easy walking distance.