Le Brusc
A village between pine forest and lagoonA touch of retro
At the far end of Six-Fours-les-Plages, just before the Pointe du Gaou, the hamlet of Le Brusc will enchant you with its authenticity. Around its fishing port, locals and tourists rub shoulders in a peaceful village atmosphere, playing pétanque and chatting about fishing.
5 good reasons to come to Le Brusc
- Shopping with a sea view
- Buy fish from the stalls of fishermen just back in port
- Taste the giant bouillabaisse made by the locals
- Fun with the names of the pointus in the lagoon
- Attend an open-air cinema session
Well-kept traditions
Le Brusc is a little Saint-Tropez, minus the glitz and minus the fishermen, a haven for celebrities in search of authenticity. Fishermen sell their fish in the harbor and travel around in pointu, a traditional Mediterranean boat. These little boats with funny names liven up the port and the lagoon.
A trip to the Le Brusc market
On Thursday mornings, the Rue du Port (Quai Saint-Pierre) becomes pedestrianized to make way for the weekly Provencal market. It’s one of the region’s only seaside markets. After shopping for souvenirs and local produce, take a moment to enjoy an aperitif on a sunny terrace. Some of the hamlet’s “institutions” have vintage facades that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time a few decades.
Le Brusc comes alive
Despite its reputation as a quiet village, Le Brusc is alive and kicking all year round. Many events are organized by local associations, including literary meetings, sardinades, fêtes patronales and “baleti” (a dance party pronounced with a Provençal accent). The traditional giant bouillabaisse, prepared in June, is well worth a visit to Le Brusc.
Our advice
Are you coming to Le Brusc for the day or to stay on the Ile des Embiez?
We recommend parking in the free, guarded Gardiole parking lot. If you have a full load, drop your belongings at the pier before parking.
REACH THE PARKING LOT
How do I get there?
To reach Le Brusc by bus, take Mistral line 70 from Toulon bus station, then change at the “Gabois” stop to get on line 87.
By car, take exit 12 off the A50 freeway, follow signs for Six-Fours-les-Plages, then Le Brusc. When you arrive in Le Brusc, park in one of the on-site parking lots: the Charmettes parking lot and the Port parking lot are subject to a charge from May to October. The Citadelle parking lot is chargeable all year round.