La Nautique

Set up in the hills of Gassin above the glistening Côte d'Azur, you can enjoy views towards the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from your upper terrace at La Nautique.
The hotel which manages this villa is only 50m away and you can use the hotel’s heated swimming pool, spa facilities and high-end restaurant.

There are some small local beaches within a couple of kilometres where you can enjoy views of the gulf or for the best beach head to the famous stretch of sand just south of Saint-Tropez, Pampelonne beach (7km). Here you will find a great range of watersports and also many upmarket beach clubs where you can dine as well as hire sun beds and umbrellas in an exclusive setting, including the famous Club 55 which is known to be a celebrity hot-spot.

Other water-based activities include yacht rental with its own crew for a day out on the Mediterranean including the idyllic island of Porquerolles. Alternatively, you will find many boat trips leaving from various nearby marinas including Saint-Tropez to discover the wonders of the French Riviera and helicopter tours can also be arranged where you can see the glorious coastline from above, even as far as Cannes and Monaco, as well as the rugged hinterland and beautiful perched villages.

The location of this villa is incredibly special, perched in the hills behind Saint-Tropez and also near the charming village of Gassin. The fishing village of Saint-Tropez (4km) is a delightful place where you can explore the historic lanes, watch yachts come into harbour alongside traditional fishing boats, visit the early morning market, sip cocktails in a bar and enjoy the excellent restaurants of this wonderful place which is full of charm as well as having a glamourous reputation.

Head inland and enjoy marvellous views of the gulf and surrounding vineyards from the hilltop medieval village of Gassin (6km). Relax on a shady terrace for a long lunch with a glass of chilled rosé, explore the flower-filled cobbled lanes and visit the art gallery. Wine-lovers should organise a tasting at one of the many local wineries for an excellent choice of Côtes de Provence wines.

Golf-lovers are only a short drive from the wonderful Golf Club Saint-Tropez and other famous places to tee-off include Beauvallon Golf Club (9km) and Golf de Roquebrune Resort (30km). Another special day out is the Saint Tropez Polo Club where you can watch polo whilst enjoying the excellent facilities at the club.

Keen walkers can discover the wonderful paths along the La Croix-Valmer (15km) coastline, taking in breathtaking scenery and stopping off in wonderful beach restaurants or head inland to the beautiful Plaine des Maures. Further afield, the spectacular Verdon Natural Regional Park, just over two hours away by car, offers amazing hiking opportunities, spectacular scenery and canoeing/kayaking in the world-famous gorge.

Closer to home, other lovely hilltop villages include Ramatuelle (9km), Bormes-les-Mimosas (33km) and Grimaud (10km) whilst the French Riviera cities of Cannes (73km) and Toulon (68km) are also worthy day trips.

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Once a traditional fishing village, Saint-Tropez is now one of the most glamourous destinations of the Côte d’Azur and welcomes visitors from across the world.

However, there’s more to Saint-Tropez bay than exclusive beach clubs, glitzy boutiques and fine dining restaurants. From the family-friendly beaches of Sainte-Maxime to the vineyards of La Croix Valmer, Oliver’s Travels guests can truly admire this enchanting corner of the French Riviera whilst staying in one of our handpicked villas in and around Saint-Tropez.

Soak up the luxurious yet laidback vibe of Saint-Tropez as you wander around its marina lined with huge yachts contrasting colourful fishermen’s houses overlooking the bay. The old quarter is a warren of winding lanes with French designer boutiques, picturesque cafes and restaurants whilst Place des Lices hosts a vibrant Provençal market on a Tuesday and Saturday morning. Enjoy the most glorious vistas from Saint-Tropez’s 17th century citadel and maritime museum. Boat trips are another superb way to tour this part of the coast and passenger ferries cross the bay.

Just south of the town, follow Brigitte Bardot’s footsteps as you visit one of Plage de Pampelonne’s exclusive beach clubs, the most famous being Le Club 55 (always book well in advance). Stretching over 5km, Pampelonne’s long sandy beach is also loved for its vast range of summer watersports including jet-skiing, windsurfing and paddleboarding.

The picture-perfect villages of Saint-Tropez bay are beautifully located to make the most of the French Riviera scenery. On the hillside overlooking Plage de Pampelonne, Ramatuelle has attracted artists and writers over the years and is full of charm – look out for performances during its theatre and jazz festivals in the summer months. Meanwhile, hilltop Gassin is classified as one of France’s 'Plus Beaux Villages’ whilst flower-filled Grimaud is such a pretty medieval village with yet more stunning views of the coast.

Driving into the Maures hills, discover the characterful villages of La Garde-Freinet and Le Plan-de-la-Tour surrounded by oak and chestnut forests, a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, horse-riding enthusiasts and other outdoor adventurists.

Back to the coast, take a boat tour of Port Grimaud, known as the ‘little Venice of the Côte d’Azur’, and experience its atmospheric Monday evening summer market. Across the other side of the bay, Sainte-Maxime is a lovely sheltered seaside town with pretty cafes, a daily market and gorgeous beaches. Families adore this area – there are tree-top adventures, tennis, mini-golf, a water park and coastal paths for biking and hiking.

Golf-lovers can appreciate a choice of courses – Golf Blue Green as well as the prestigious Beauvallon Golf Club and Golf Club Saint-Tropez. Wine connoisseurs should head to the wine châteaux of Saint-Tropez and Pampelonne as well as the vineyards of La Croix Valmer.

Not forgetting the idyllic shores of soft sand and crystal-clear sea of La Croix Valmer’s coastline from Plage de Sylvabelle to Plage de Gigaro, also home to a wonderful coastal walking trail with the most incredible flora and fauna alongside sensational views of the Mediterranean as you hike towards Cap Lardier and beyond.