St. Maxime is a charming seaside town situated on the Gulf of St. Tropez. It offers visitors an exceptional climate and a calm pace of life all the year round.
The picturesque cobbled streets offer an excellent variety of boutiques, restaurants and outdoor cafes in which to while away the time. In the heart of the old town you will discover many houses which have been renovated in their original style with their roofs of Roman tiles, shady squares, the covered provencal market (open every day except Mondays in winter), the square tower which holds the museum of local traditions and the 18th century campanile bell tower of wrought iron. Colourful outdoor markets provide a wide range of fine regional produce as well as a wide choice of ready cooked meals!
Sainte Maxime's location on the Gulf of St Tropez gives convenient access to the many pretty sandy bays and the stunning beaches of La Nartelle (3km) and Pampelonne (15km).
The historic hilltop villages of Grimaud, Gassin, Ramatuelle, Plan de la Tour and Le Garde Freinet are all within easy reach and command exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The lively port situated in the centre of town is a two minute walk from the shops. Here you can catch a regular ferry crossing to St. Tropez (12 euros return) or tour the Gulf passing the residences of many well known celebrities and stopping off in Port Grimaud. Other excursions are available to the Islands of Hyeres, Port Cros, Porquerolles and The Islands of Lerins.
Golf is very popular in Sainte Maxime. The International course is set in the marvellous setting of the garrique and of cork trees, facing the bay of St. Tropez. With over 300 days of sunshine per year it makes Sainte Maxime a perfect place to enjoy golf in the winter months as well as the summer.
The climate is particularly mild in winter: between 12 and 20 degrees centigrade, warm and airy in summer: 27 degrees on average.
