Your hosts' local tips

The Gulf of Saint-Tropez guide

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.

Toes in the sand

The beaches

Aerial view of Gigaro Beach in La Croix-Valmer

Gigaro

La Croix Valmer · 5 min away

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.

Aerial view of Pampelonne bay and its beach restaurants

Pampelonne

Ramatuelle · 20 min away

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.

L'Escalet cove in Ramatuelle

L'Escalet

Ramatuelle · 15 min away

Turquoise coves perfect for snorkelling. From here, the coastal path leads to Cap Taillat and its sandy isthmus — postcard scenery guaranteed.

Stones & panoramas

The villages

Bougainvillea-lined lane in Gassin village

Gassin

Our village · 5 min away

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 Saint-Tropez bell tower above the rooftops, with the gulf behind

Saint-Tropez

15 min away

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.

Panorama of the hilltop village of Ramatuelle

Ramatuelle

10 min away

A spiral-shaped hilltop village above the vineyards, peaceful and authentic. In summer, its festival lights up the open-air theatre under the stars.

View towards La Croix Valmer and the Golden Islands

La Croix Valmer

5 min away

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.

The rooftops and bell tower of the medieval village of Grimaud

Grimaud

20 min away

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.

Flavours of Provence

Markets & gastronomy

Cheeses, tapenades, sun-ripened fruit, tarte tropézienne… Almost every morning, a Provençal market awaits within 20 minutes.

La Pâtisserie d'Octave in La Croix-Valmer

La Pâtisserie d'Octave

La Croix-Valmer · 3 min from the rooms

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.

Pépé beach restaurant at Gigaro

Pépé — beach restaurant

Gigaro Beach · 5 min 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.

La Voile restaurant at La Réserve Ramatuelle, overlooking the sea

La Voile — La Réserve Ramatuelle

Ramatuelle · 2 Michelin stars

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.

Sushi platter from Kyoto Sushi & Thaï

Kyoto Sushi & Thaï

Delivered to the rooms

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.

La Halle de Grimaud

La Halle de Grimaud & the After Beach

Grimaud · 20 min away

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.

At sea & on the trails

Activities

Cap Lardier seen from the coastal path

The coastal path

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.

Sailing yacht under sail in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Water sports

Paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkelling at l'Escalet, sailing or boat trips from Saint-Tropez: the gulf is best discovered from the water.

Cannons of the Saint-Tropez citadel overlooking the gulf

The Saint-Tropez citadel

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.

Classic yacht in front of the Saint-Tropez bell tower during Les Voiles

The big events

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!

Jazz orchestra performing on stage

Jazz à Ramatuelle

Open-air theatre · every summer

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.

Culture & art de vivre

Art galleries

Saint-Tropez has drawn artists since Signac and the pointillists. Today the village is home to dozens of galleries — here is where to start.

Façade of the Bel-Air Fine Art gallery in Saint-Tropez
Our favourite

Bel-Air Fine Art — Saint-Tropez

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

Discover the gallery
The Port of la Ponche, painting by Albert Marquet (1905)

The Annonciade museum

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.

The ochre houses of the La Ponche quarter at the water's edge

Gallery-hopping

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.

Your base camp for exploring the gulf

All of this within 20 minutes of our two rooms in Gassin. And once you're here, we'll share our latest local secrets.