La Pivoine

Enjoying a stunning setting surrounded by vineyards, La Pivoine is set just off the road leading to the hilltop village of Gassin, only 6.5km from Saint-Tropez.

The nearest airport is La Môle-Saint-Tropez Airport (14km) for private arrivals and Toulon Hyères (49km) for commercial airlines. If arriving by train, Les Arcs-Draguignan (41km) usually has direct arrivals from Paris (or change at Toulon/Marseille).

There is a good French restaurant with a terrace overlooking the vineyards around 500m away (walking distance - no pavement) whilst the hilltop village of Gassin (1.5km) is less than a 5-minute drive away, a delightful place to explore with its narrow lanes, pretty cafes and restaurant terraces. It is also handy having a small grocery store in the village whilst there are larger supermarkets towards Port Cogolin and Saint-Tropez including a hypermarket only 4km by car.

Within a 15-minute drive (summer traffic dependent) you can be wandering around Saint-Tropez (6.5km) admiring its impressive marina, upmarket restaurants and high-end boutiques. Loved by the rich and famous, get to know the more authentic side of this former fishing village as you explore its old quarter and experience the twice-weekly Provençal market at Place des Lices.

So many boat trips depart Saint-Tropez or you can charter your own yacht for a fantastic day out, an unforgettable way to tour the French Riviera coastline – do always book well in advance.

Port Grimaud (5km) is another wonderful place to discover with its canals, best explored by boat, and weekly summer night market. Meanwhile, flower-filled Grimaud (10km) will enchant you with its rich heritage, historic charm and glorious views of Saint-Tropez bay.

Watersport lovers will be keen to head to Pampelonne Beach, famed for its long sandy shores, summer watersports and exclusive beach clubs including Le Club 55. For a more authentic experience, drive up to Ramatuelle (6.5km) to potter around its art galleries and enjoy yet more vistas of the Mediterranean.

Venturing further afield, partake in a range of outdoor activities across the Maures hills and forests including cycling, mountain biking, hiking and horse-riding passing oak and chestnut forests. Come across pretty villages such as La Garde-Freinet (20km) or continue towards the Var landscapes and wine châteaux around Lorgues (50km) for a truly Provençal experience.

Read more about Saint Tropez

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.