Villa Thalassis

Situated 4km inland on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, Villa Thalassis enjoys a fantastic location with beaches and Saint-Tropez town to one side and pretty hilltop villages and vineyards to the other. From this location, you can explore the diversity of the French Riviera.  

Most people visit this area to visit the gorgeous coastline, which is only 2km away! The closest beach is a small cove that is part sand, part pebbled and a lovely spot for a lazy afternoon in the sun enjoying the views. If you are feeling more adventurous, there is also a sailing school on this beach offering private or group sailing classes, catamaran rides and kayak hire. Whether you like a chic beach club with a bar or are looking for a natural windswept bay, you will find it close to the villa! Plus, if you would like to visit Pampelonne beach, one of the longest and most popular in the area, it is just 8km away. 

The town has everything you could need on holiday; there is a lively port, fantastic shopping and restaurants, a huge range of beaches and a charming old town. In the old town, you can spend the afternoon wandering around the maze-like streets where you can discover the citadel, ancient churches and a modern art gallery.   

If you would like to head out for the day, a great thing to do is take a boat trip from Saint-Tropez port to Les Isles d’Or or the Golden islands. This delightful group of islands have unrivalled beaches and areas protected by national parks. There are three islands to choose from, or you could do a full-day tour and see all three, which lend themselves to cycling, hiking and diving in the crystal-clear waters.

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.