For those who don’t like the limelight of St Tropez but want to be close to the star of the Var region, Sainte-Maxime is a good alternative. Opposite St-Trop (boat shuttles are available, it is a good idea in our view to avoid traffic jams which are numerous in the summer season in Port-Grimaud), the sandy beaches are very nice (especially those in the city centre opposite the casino or Nartelle, which are our favourites). There are also a few coves in Pointe des Sardinaux.
The centre of Ste-Maxime, even if it is less typical than Saint-Tropez, has some shopping streets with many restaurants and is very lively in the high season. The casino of Sainte-Maxime is located on the seafront, ideal to spend a few evenings. At the port, you can even buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen.
If you are looking for a seaside destination, Sainte-Maxime is a good solution! Note that in the summer season, the beaches of Ste Maxime are less frequented than the beaches of St Tropez.
The little village of Ramatuelle is little known, and we love its beaches! They ...
The seafront of Saint Aygulf is relatively preserved and shops and businesses ...
The discreet seaside resort of La Croix-Valmer is in the gulf of Saint-Tropez. ...
Fréjus is a major seaside resort in France and has two large sandy beaches ...
The Gulf of Saint-Tropez is one of the gems of the French Riviera. But to make ...
A famous resort of the Var, located at the foot of the Massif de l'Esterel, ...
The French Riviera ranks among the top seaside destinations for summer. But ...
Located in the heart of the Var coast, facing Porquerolles and 30km from Toulon, ...