Villa Artesanal

This beautiful villa is set in landscaped gardens within a prestigious estate on the edge of Saint-Tropez. Arrive via private jet into Saint Tropez’s international airport only 21km away whilst Toulon Hyères Airport is just over an hour away by car.

In an ultra-desirable French Riviera setting, the Mediterranean vistas are stunning. There is a small wild bay around 1km away, found along the coastal hiking route (Le Sentier du Littoral) that connects Plage des Canoubiers and Plage Des Salins. Further south, the iconic beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach are around 10km away, two of the most famous being Le Club 55 and Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez.

Fall in love with Saint-Tropez (4.5km), once a bustling fishing village with colourful houses by the harbourfront, now one of the Côte d’Azur’s most sought-after destinations with high-end restaurants, bars and boutiques. Be enchanted by the warren of narrow lanes as you come across little shops, cafes and leafy squares and don’t miss the twice-weekly Provençal market that takes place on Place des Lices. Charter a yacht along the French Riviera coastline for sight-seeing, sunset cruises or even whale-watching.

Experience the charm of Port Grimaud (16km), also known as the ‘Little Venice of the Côte d’Azur’ – hiring a boat is the best way to explore the canals. On summer evenings the coastal town comes alive with canalside restaurants and a weekly nighttime market.

Meanwhile, find time to discover the pretty hilltop villages in this part of the French Riviera including Ramatuelle (15km), Grimaud (16km) and Gassin (13km), all with glorious views of the Mediterranean coast. Pass oak and chestnut forests as you approach La Garde-Freinet (25km), a medieval town in the heart of the Massif des Maures, or continue on towards the vineyards and famous wine châteaux around Lorgues (55km) in the beautiful hills of Provence.

Back to the coast, find more hiking opportunities around the pretty bay at Plage de l'Escalet, an ideal spot for snorkelling, and visit the idyllic beaches around La Croix-Valmer’s coastline including Plage de Gigaro (21km) and Plage de Sylvabelle (20km).

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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.