Maison Chic

Maison Chic enjoys a central location in the heart of Saint-Tropez. Arrive by aeroplane into Toulon Hyères (52km)/Nice Airport (112km) or the nearest train station with TGV arrivals from Paris is Saint-Raphaël Valescure (40km) or Les Arcs-Draguignan (42km). Saint-Tropez also has its own airport for private arrivals near La Môle, around 16km away. 

The apartment is located on a bustling narrow street with pretty shuttered houses and boutiques - the one-way road is pedestrianised at times (usually in the afternoon/evening during mid and high season). Within a 2-minute stroll you are by the harbourfront lined with an array of restaurants, bars and impressive yachts. Payable parking is a short walk away near the port or there is an underground carpark a little further near Place des Lices. The owner will give you details about both car parks and weekly passes (which tend to be cheaper) before you arrival.

Look out for celebrities as you explore the characterful lanes of Saint-Tropez, once an old fishing village with its colourful houses by the waterfront. Nowadays it’s an exciting and vibrant town, especially in the summer months as one of France’s most visited destinations. Embrace the charm of the old town with the beautiful baroque-style church, climb up to the citadel to admire the stunning views and soak up the ambience of the Provençal market that takes place on Place des Lices, just 400m away, on a Thursday and Saturday morning – a fine way to shop for seasonal produce during your stay.

Summer boat trips whisk you along the coast for luxury trips, whale-watching excursions or sun-set cruises and there are tours to other parts of the French Riviera. Ferries will also take you across to the seaside towns of Port Grimaud and Sainte-Maxime for more lovely restaurants, markets and picturesque scenery.  

Saint-Tropez is home to a small handful of town beaches, yet it’s most iconic stretch of coastline is Plage de Pampelonne (6km), home to summer watersports and exclusive beach clubs including Le Club 55 (7km) and Nikki Beach (8km).

Other activities include playing golf at prestigious courses, attending the Polo Country Club, tasting local wines in the châteaux near Pampelonne and visiting some of the region’s prettiest villages such as Ramatuelle (11km), Gassin (8km) and Grimaud (11.5km). There are further vineyards around La Croix Valmer (12km) alongside idyllic beaches and coastal walks around Plage de Sylvabelle, Plage de Gigaro and beyond, both around half an hour by car from your central Saint-Tropez holiday abode. 

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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.