The Promenade des Annamites follows a former industrial railway line: this 5.50-kilometer walking trail, marked in blue, brings the neighborhood’s former role to life as a route today. It is open free of charge every day, year-round. The harbor, a workers’ housing estate and historic sites also give the destination a distinct character. Those considering a stay in Les Bormettes can explore its cultural history and practical walking options.
Comparing the Harbor and Walking Routes
Port Maravenne, also known as Bassin des Bormettes, is a public harbor with berths exclusively for motorized pleasure boats. Two boat slipways are located above and below the harbor. These details show the harbor’s clearly defined maritime function and specify exactly what kind of boats can berth there.
The route lengths can also be compared precisely: the Promenade des Annamites is 5.50 kilometers long. In 2026, a vineyard walk at Château des Bormettes follows signposted circular trails of 2 to 5 kilometers through vineyards overlooking the sea. These circular trails are therefore shorter than the promenade. Visit arrangements for the walk may change; check them in advance.
Château and the History of Winemaking
Château des Bormettes was built between 1588 and 1642 by the Carthusians of La Verne as an agricultural bastide. It is considered the area’s first known wine estate. The château can be seen from public roads; visits are possible only as part of scheduled tours or for groups by prior request to Domaine du Château des Bormettes. Check the current visiting arrangements before planning a visit.
Les Bormettes can be seen as the historic heart of La Londe-les-Maures. Human settlement has been documented since antiquity and may possibly date back to the Iron Age. The area’s history thus extends far beyond the buildings visible today and its industrial development.
Workers’ Housing Estate and Industrial History
The workers’ housing estate, built in the style of a coron, was constructed between 1913 and 1920 for employees of the Schneider arms factory. It is considered a rare example of a coron in the Mediterranean region and is still inhabited. The factory in Les Bormettes was established in 1912 to manufacture torpedoes. Its grounds are private and not open to the public; however, visitors can learn about the workers’ history through the housing estate and the cultural tours on offer.
The tour “Malaquais et les Javanais aux Bormettes” brings the daily lives of the miners and Schneider factory employees to life through literary readings and archival images. Another way to discover the neighborhood’s heritage is the Baludik experience tour “Escapade temporelle aux Bormettes.” It leads through the historic neighborhood and focuses on its heritage and important figures in local history. Booking arrangements for tours may change; the digital availability of the Baludik tour may also vary. Check both in advance.
Memorial Sites in the Neighborhood
The Stèle des Bormettes is a memorial stop on the municipal Chemin de la Mémoire. It commemorates four children from the neighborhood who died for France during the Second World War. Throughout 2026, the memorial is open daily and free of charge. This memorial site adds a concrete connection to the neighborhood’s history of remembrance, alongside the tours and workers’ housing estate.
From the Promenade des Annamites, the site of the Hôpital des Bormettes is visible on the Les Bormettes side. Together with the former industrial railway route, this view shows how individual places and historical themes come together in exploring Les Bormettes—from walking and industrial history to remembrance.
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