The Var department is renowned for its exceptional climate. However, rain can sometimes disrupt your holiday. Do you want to find something to do when it rains in Bormes-les-Mimosas? A visit to a monument offers you a fun or educational experience, as well as shelter from the bad weather. Want to diversify your activities? You can also discover the local shops, share a gourmet break at the restaurant, … As a family, as a couple or with friends, we suggest visits and activities to discover Bormes-les-Mimosas when it’s raining !
Located in a magnificent 17th century stone house, the Arts and History museum houses a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Works by Bénézit, Van Rysselberghe, Peské, Rivière and Cross are on display. The museum is currently undergoing work, and will reopen at the end of 2022.
Other tourist activities are accessible on rainy days near Bormes-les-Mimosas. In La Londe-les-Maures, the Espace Horace Vernet, Art et Patrimoine, offers exhibitions throughout the year where contemporary artists are showcased. Also in La Londe-les-Maures, the Musée Vivant des Automates Vignerons (Living Museum of Automated Winegrowers) allows visitors to discover the region’s winegrowing tradition in a fun and educational way. Twenty kilometres from Bormes-les-Mimosas, the Villa Noailles in Hyères hosts temporary exhibitions in a villa with modern architecture.
