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 Saint-Tropez — skipping the notorious summer traffic entirely. Les Bateaux Bleus and Bateaux Verts run regular crossings, especially on Tuesday and Saturday market days. Return tickets around €40. The boat passes Saint-Aygulf, Les Issambres and Sainte-Maxime — the scenery alone is worth it.
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 like 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 7km loop through pine forests and wetlands where over 200 species of birds 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, Roman aqueduct, and an archaeological museum. A fascinating afternoon for history lovers.
A charming canal village where colourful fishing boats bob outside pastel-painted homes. Stroll the quays, take a water taxi, and 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 sensory delight — local olives, cheeses, lavender, tapenade and fresh produce. A quintessential South of France 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.