Le Castellet

LeCastellet

Race to the track or relax in the vineyards. The ultimate transfer for F1 fans and luxury travelers visiting the hinterland.

Le Castellet sits inland from the coast in the Var hinterland, home to the Circuit Paul Ricard — the F1 test track and MotoGP venue — and to the vineyards of Bandol. There is no practical road shortcut from Monaco or Nice into this pocket of Provence during a race weekend, when local roads clog with circuit traffic; the helicopter lands within minutes of the paddock. Outside race season it is an equally direct way to reach the perched medieval village of Le Castellet itself or a long lunch among the Bandol vines.

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Monaco
45 min
from3250 €*
Nice
40 min
from2900 €*
Toulon
8 min
from900 €*
Cannes
30 min
from2650 €*
Saint-Tropez
25 min
from2350 €*

*Prices are indicative

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Helicopter vs Car

Circuit weekends bring heavy local traffic to Le Castellet — the flight sidesteps it entirely.

Le Castellet – Monaco

35 minutesby helicopter
about 1 hour 45by car

Le Castellet – Nice

40 minutesby helicopter
about 1 hour 30by car

Le Castellet – Toulon

8 minutesby helicopter
about 30 minutesby car

Le Castellet's own aerodrome (ICAO LFMQ) sits directly beside the Circuit Paul Ricard, making it the fastest possible arrival point for race weekends and private track days.

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Le Castellet Airport Information

Type

Aerodrome / Aérodrome

Altitude

423 m / 1,388 ft

IATA / ICAO Code

CTT / LFMQ

Coordinates

43°15′08″N, 5°47′10″E

Facilities

General aviation, adjoins Circuit Paul Ricard

On-site Services

Chauffeur transfer to circuit, village and vineyards

Frequently Asked Questions

Why fly to Le Castellet?

F1 testing, MotoGP, and the quiet vineyards of Bandol — all in the Var hinterland, all a short flight away.

Highlights

Circuit Paul Ricard

Home of the French F1 Grand Prix and the Bol d'Or, the Paul Ricard hosts testing, races and driving days all year round. The airfield is right next door.

Bandol vineyards

On terraced hillsides facing the sea, the Bandol appellation produces some of Provence's most renowned reds and rosés. Many estates are open to visitors.

Le Castellet village

A medieval hilltop village above the vineyards, with ramparts, a castle and stone lanes. The view stretches all the way to the sea.