Villa Graniers

Villa Graniers enjoys a privileged location in central Saint-Tropez within walking distance to the heart of the former fishing village, one of France’s most desirable destinations.

You only need to wander down the hilly road and you will find yourself at Place des Lices (50m), Saint-Tropez’s main square with its plain trees and café terraces, home of the twice-weekly Provençal market on a Tuesday and Saturday morning. In the other direction, head further up the hill towards the citadel and be inspired by the captivating vistas of the bay.

Pass designer boutiques and traditional shuttered houses as you stroll into the heart of the old quarter, then soak up the historic charm as you potter around the narrow lanes, perhaps accompanied by church bells. Stop off for a drink on a café terrace by the harbourfront as you admire luxurious yachts and look out for boat trips touring the French Riviera coast.   

The nearest beach is also within walking distance, a small sandy bay around 500m away and a beachside restaurant with tables on the sand (do check seasonal opening dates outside the height of the summer).

Ferries depart Saint-Tropez’s marina to other coastal gems including Port Grimaud with its colourful houses, canals, bridges and charming weekly markets, and family-friendly Sainte-Maxime, so loved for its seaside charm, daily market, café terraces and beaches.

Hiring a car to explore further afield is recommended. Drive to Saint-Tropez’s iconic beach, Plage de Pampelonne, to enjoy the day in an exclusive beach club or partake in a great range of watersports. Then there’s the trio of gorgeous hilltop villages, Gassin, Ramatuelle and Grimaud, with cobbled lanes, characterful restaurants and yet more stunning views of the Mediterranean.

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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.