Villa Coco

The glamourous centre of Saint-Tropez town is just 4km away from the villa, meaning you can be sipping a cocktail at an exclusive beach club in no time. You will find a fantastic range of chic, fine-dining restaurants, bars and unrivalled boutique shopping.

Saint-Tropez is also steeped in history, and if you head up to the imposing 17th-century Citadel, you will find the local museum. From being destroyed in the 12th century to being repopulated by wealthy noble families centuries later, you can trace the emergence of the Saint-Tropez we see today and take in amazing views from the top of the fortress.

This area is lined with fantastic beaches, so many that you could visit a new one each day. There is also a sailing school on one side of Plage de la Moune which offers classes and a range of water sports. If you would like to lounge on a sun bed and dine at an exclusive eateries head over to Pampelonne beach, the most famous beach in the area and a great place to spend the day. 

Heading inland from Saint-Tropez, you could visit Gassin, 6km away from the villa. You can wander the narrow streets, pay a visit to the chapel and the old town walls and take in the impressive views over the sea and the surrounding vineyards. Those who enjoy outdoor pursuits can head out from the village on cycling and hiking routes or visit the nearby golf course.   

Another nearby village you could visit is Ramatuelle, which is 10km away and a fascinating place built as a haven for locals to escape from invading pirates. While there, you can see the tiny prison built by Napoleon III, the 16th-century church of Notre Dame and its bell tower and visit the little artisan shops and galleries.

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.