We live here all year round. These are our beaches, our villages, our markets and our favourite spots — everything we recommend to our guests, all within 20 minutes of the rooms.
Our everyday beach: a long stretch of sand lined with umbrella pines, crystal-clear water and a family feel. It is also the starting point of the coastal path to Cap Lardier — one of the most beautiful walks on the coast.
Saint-Tropez's legendary beach: 4.5 km of fine sand, from iconic beach clubs to long unspoilt stretches. Whether you fancy a sunbed with rosé or a quiet spot for your towel, it's all here.
Turquoise coves perfect for snorkelling. From here, the coastal path leads to Cap Taillat and its sandy isthmus — postcard scenery guaranteed.
Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, Gassin is perched high above the gulf with breathtaking views from the Maures hills to the Golden Islands. Wander its flower-filled lanes — including the Androuno, said to be the narrowest street in the world — and stay for sunset on a terrace.
The harbour and its yachts, the old fishing quarter of La Ponche, pétanque games on place des Lices, and the citadel with its panoramic view. Stroll early in the morning or at the end of the day to feel the old fishing-village charm.
A spiral-shaped hilltop village above the vineyards, peaceful and authentic. In summer, its festival lights up the open-air theatre under the stars.
Our seaside neighbour: a peaceful village between vineyards and the Mediterranean, gateway to the Gigaro beaches and the Three Capes nature reserve. Its big Sunday market is a highlight of the peninsula.
One of the Var's most beautiful medieval villages, crowned by the ruins of its castle. Cobbled lanes, flower-filled squares and a superb view over the gulf — and just below, the canals of Port-Grimaud are worth the detour.
Cheeses, tapenades, sun-ripened fruit, tarte tropézienne… Almost every morning, a Provençal market awaits within 20 minutes.
Our sweet spot, just 3 minutes from the rooms. Octave Fabre, trained at the Ferrandi school and in Michelin-starred houses — including La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez —, crafts creations as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for morning pastries or a dessert to take away.
Our favourite beach restaurant, feet in the sand at Gigaro. Generous, sun-drenched Italian cuisine served between umbrella pines and turquoise sea — perfect after a morning on the beach or the coastal path.
For a special occasion: chef Éric Canino's two-Michelin-starred restaurant at the hotel La Réserve. Featherlight Mediterranean cuisine — vegetables, fish, olive oil — served overlooking the sea. Booking essential.
The cosy option for an evening on the terrace: sushi by chef San Sarak (red-label salmon, red tuna, organic sea bream) and Thai specialities, delivered straight to the rooms. Order online.
A gourmet food hall of artisans and local producers — and on its terrace, the After Beach: an open-air guinguette grilling market-fresh meat and fish, drink in hand, barefoot on the grass, with live music and DJs every evening in season. On Sundays, live jazz and a fish grill straight from the fishmonger's stall.
From Gigaro to Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat, the old customs officers' trail winds past wild coves, pine woods and crystal-clear water in a protected nature reserve. Allow half a day, and bring water and a swimsuit.
Paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkelling at l'Escalet, sailing or boat trips from Saint-Tropez: the gulf is best discovered from the water.
Above the village, the 17th-century citadel houses the maritime history museum and offers the finest panorama over the gulf. The free-roaming peacocks are part of the charm.
The Bravade in May, and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in late September — when the world's most beautiful sailing yachts gather in the gulf. Book your dates early!
Five evenings of jazz under the stars at Ramatuelle's open-air theatre, preceded by aperitif concerts in the gardens. A gulf institution, celebrating its 40th edition in 2026.
Saint-Tropez has drawn artists since Signac and the pointillists. Today the village is home to dozens of galleries — here is where to start.
Housed in the village's former 1950s cinema on boulevard Louis Blanc, it is the largest contemporary art gallery on the peninsula: 350 m² over two floors devoted to pop art, street art and photography by international artists.
34 boulevard Louis Blanc, Saint-Tropez
Open every day
In a 16th-century chapel on the harbour, one of France's most beautiful small museums: Signac, Matisse, Bonnard and the painters who made Saint-Tropez a cradle of modern art.
In the lanes of old Saint-Tropez, galleries follow one another between the harbour and place des Lices. A lovely way to spend a late afternoon, when the light turns the façades golden.
All of this within 20 minutes of our two rooms in Gassin. And once you're here, we'll share our latest local secrets.