Villa Citrouille

Villa Citrouille enjoys an enviable location within walking distance to the heart of Saint-Tropez, one of France’s most desirable destinations.

The villa is in a residential area on one of the roads leading to the centre - just step out of your villa grounds and within 400m you will be at Place des Lices where the bustling market takes place on a Tuesday and Saturday morning. Stroll a little further to the old quarter with narrow lanes, boutiques, café terraces, upmarket restaurants and charming little squares. Spend time visiting museums, art galleries, shops and the impressive marina. There is even a little bay you can walk to in around 15 minutes whilst Plage des Canoubiers and its sailing club is only 2km away, the start of the Chemin Littoral coastal path.

Saint Tropez’s iconic beach, Plage de Pampelonne, is around a 10-minute drive away, summer traffic dependent. This long stretch of sandy coastline offers a wealth of seasonal watersports and exclusive beach clubs including Le Club 55 (5.5km) and Nikki Beach Saint Tropez (6.5km).

Heading towards Port Grimaud, play golf at the Gary Player designed course at Golf Club Saint-Tropez (7.5km), tour the vineyards of Saint-Tropez’s wine châteaux and watch polo matches at the Polo Resort & Country Club (7km).

Port-Grimaud is a delightful place to explore – often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Côte d’Azur’, tour the little canals by boat and soak up the ambience of the Monday evening marché nocturne in the height of the summer.

Meanwhile, don’t miss the trio of picture-perfect historic villages, Gassin (9km), Ramatuelle (10km) and Grimaud (12km), all enjoying glorious Mediterranean views from their hilltop settings.

For a change of scene, admire the beauty of the vineyards around La Croix Valmer (12km) or venture to idyllic beaches including Plage de Gigaro (17km) and Plage de l'Escalet (11.5km), both ideal for coastal hiking paths.

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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.