Local surroundings:
The villa is situated between Frejus and St. Maxime in the village of San Peire in the commune of Les Issambres. The villa is in a residential area yet only 5 minutes walk down to the village centre and beach. The villa faces South and West and has views across the bay to St. Tropez and the sandy beach of La Nartelle. The auto route is about 20 minutes away which gives access to Aix en Provence to the west and Nice and Monaco to the east and to the north are the Gorges of Verdon (the grand canyon of Europe) and Grasse the perfume centre. 9 kms from the villa is the Roman town Frejus with its ruins and amphitheatre. The Cathedral with a 5th century Baptistery and Cloister, built on the site of the ancient city founded by Julius Caesar in 49 BC. And for the young at heart is Aqualand with many flumes and go-carting. In the opposite direction, 6 km, is the town of St. Maxime which is very lively with street entertainment at night and numerous restaurants plus concerts most of the year.
Garden Apartment of Provencal Villa, near beach:
This attractive self-contained garden apartment and benefits from a good selection of mature trees which give some welcome shade from the hot sun. The villa is in a quiet residential area with ample parking in the grounds of the villa and electric operated gates for security. The apartment has it's own private entrance and is tastefully decorated. The living room has sliding doors on to the south/west covered patio, spa/hot tub, with beautiful bougainvilla over the kitchen door. There is a quiet sitting area, accessed by four steps to the boules area under two large palm trees with views across the bay, the perfect place to read a good book. The village is only 5 mins walk with a small Casino Supermarket, Cafes, 2 Bakers, two Banks and cash machines. Also a Butchers, Fish shop, Paper and Souvenir shop. A Doctors and Post Office The Marina offers diving, sailing and skiing facilities. There are Tennis courts, 9 hole Golf course nearby, with a restaurant.
Activities:
The Port of San Peire has all the water sports you would wish, sailing, wind sailing, jet ski, boat rentals, scuba diving, water skiing plus the ferry to take you to the other ports like St Maxime, Port Grimaud and St. Tropez or excursions to the Bay of Canoubiers near St Tropez, with its famous celebrity houses. Issambres has it's own tennis club where courts and rackets can be hired. Across from the port is Les Thermes Marins des Issambres, Thalassotherapy, which offers sea water fitness centre and spa, gym, massage, Turkish baths, pools and sun room. Back from the coast in the ancient village of Roquebrune sur Argens guided tours of the village are given in English every week. On the way to Roquebrune is a 9 hole Golf course and a beautiful club house and restaurant which is open all the year round. Walking and hiking-trekking groups, open all year round also Archery. There is an Art exhibition room which changes its exhibits every week. The nearest train station is St. Raphael
Other Activities:
Art Galleries, Markets and Wine tasting
