Underwater path: The Garden of the Mattes

Underwater path: The Garden of the Mattes

In La Londe les Maures, facing the islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros Located at the tip of the rocky spur of the Argentière and Pellegrin beaches, in a totally protected area.
Plage de l'Argentière
Eperon Rocheux
83250 La Londe-les-Maures
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Underwater path: The Garden of the Mattes

Plage de l'Argentière
Eperon Rocheux
83250 La Londe-les-Maures
I'm going by train

Presentation

The coastal underwater world can be discovered on the surface, with fins, mask and snorkel by anyone who can swim.
By following the numbered buoys equipped with handrails you will discover the underwater panels presenting the ecosystem. At depths ranging from 0 to 4 metres, there is a wide variety of underwater landscapes (posidonia meadow, cymodocae, rocks, sand, scree...), inhabited by numerous species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans, starfish...

The posidonia meadow: this is not a seaweed but a plant with marine flowers. Posidonia plays a very important role in fixing the sandy bottom, thanks to its roots which form a sort of barrier called the "matte" when they mix with the sediments.
A real "lung" of the Mediterranean, this plant has been protected since 1988. The underwater trail can be explored on your own from June to September, following the numbered buoys. An Aquaguide for identifying the species is available at the Tourist Office. Equipment required, not supplied: mask, snorkel, fins.

Spoken languages

Labels, brands and classified sites

Chemins de la biodiversité en PACA (fr)
French nautical resort label 2 stars

Equipments

Equipements (fr)

Openings & pricing

Horaires

All year round.
Trail equipped with buoys from June to September.
Water walk with guide in July and August.

Tarifs

Free access. Guided tours in July and August
- 30 to 40 min guided snorkelling tour
- Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.45 a.m.
- Adult price: €8 / children aged 8 to under 12: €4
- Reservations and ticket office: Tourist Office.

Mise à jour le 20/02/2025
Par Office de tourisme intercommunal La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var

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