From quiet coastal walks to legendary harbour towns — the best of the Côte d'Azur is on your doorstep.
Just 25 minutes from Port Fréjus, hop on a boat to Sainte-Maxime and Saint-Tropez. Les Bateaux Bleus and Bateaux Verts run the crossings, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays — the market days. Along the way you pass Saint-Aygulf, Les Issambres and Sainte-Maxime.
Once a modest fishing village, later a refuge for artists, and eventually an international magnet for sailors and sun-seekers — Saint-Tropez still carries all three layers of its past. Contemporary superyachts moor beside traditional fishing boats in the harbour, its museums hold work by the avant-garde painters who came for the Riviera light, and the old quarter of La Ponche feels frozen in time. A single day is enough to take in the icons and still stumble on a few quiet corners of your own.
Pampelonne is home to some of the Riviera's most legendary beach clubs. Le Club 55, founded in 1955 and run by the same family ever since, serves deliberately simple, farm-driven Provençal cuisine in an unpretentious setting — no DJs, no champagne showers, no spectacle, just 900 guests a day enjoying rosé-fuelled old-money elegance beneath the Mediterranean sun. It's the quiet-luxury antidote to Pampelonne's party scene. A little further along, Nikki Beach — credited with pioneering the beach club concept in 1999 — blends a glamorous, party-forward atmosphere with white-draped daybeds, world-class DJs and a Mediterranean menu, drawing an international jet-set crowd throughout the summer. It remains one of the most iconic destinations on the French Riviera, synonymous with the opulent, hedonistic spirit of Saint-Tropez.
Take a guided sea excursion along the volcanic red-rock coastline of the Massif de l'Estérel. Hidden coves, translucent turquoise water and wild swimming stops make this a highlight of the Côte d'Azur. Companies such as Les Excursions du Var and Sea You Sun depart from Port Fréjus.
The marina is your base for jet-ski hire, kayaking, parasailing, paddleboarding, flyboard and more. Jet Fun Evasion operate right from the marina (May–September), offering everything from beginner lessons to half-day coastal rides toward Cannes or Saint-Tropez.
A 255-hectare protected lagoon reserve just minutes from the villa. Walk the 7 km loop through pine forests and wetlands where over 200 bird species have been spotted, including flamingos, swans and herons. A magical contrast to the beach.
One of France's most underrated Roman towns, Fréjus is 5 minutes away and home to a 1st-century amphitheatre, a Roman aqueduct and an archaeological museum. A fascinating afternoon for history lovers.
A charming canal village where colourful fishing boats bob outside pastel-painted houses. Stroll the quays, take a water taxi and have lunch in one of the waterfront restaurants. 30 minutes by car.
The clifftop coastal path (Customs Officers' Path) runs along Saint-Aygulf's coastline through pines and maquis, revealing dramatic views and quiet coves only accessible on foot.
Saint-Aygulf's village market is a feast for the senses — local olives, cheeses, lavender, tapenade and fresh produce. A quintessential southern French morning.
An hour up the coast, Cannes offers the Croisette, world-class restaurants and boat trips to the Lérins Islands — where you can swim in pristine water and visit the monastery where the Man in the Iron Mask was held.
Soft sand, pine-shaded coves and shallow turquoise water — the village beach is a short walk from the villa, perfect for early-morning swims and lazy afternoons.
A golden, palm-lined beach with two standout beach clubs. La Plagette blends nature and festivity — sun loungers, cocktails, music and sunset views over the bay of Fréjus/Saint-Raphaël. Le Zanzibar pairs beach, restaurant and lounge into one relaxed Côte d'Azur setting, with a Mediterranean kitchen that leans into exotic influences using carefully sourced fresh produce, fish and fruit.
A beloved seaside town between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, with over eleven kilometres of beach, breezy markets and endless watersports on offer. Stroll the boulevard with an ice cream in hand, stretch out on the long sandy beaches, or hop on the ferry across to Saint-Tropez. Sainte-Maxime also has its own aquapark and a charming old church worth a wander.
A wide, family-friendly beach in Sainte-Maxime known for its fine sand and clear blue water. Lined with laid-back luxury beach clubs and restaurants, it's an easy, relaxed alternative to the busier spots further along the coast.