Nestled in the Bay of St-Tropez and sheltered from the sea breezes by the Maures massif hills, SAINTE-MAXIME, boasts an impressive 300 days of sunshine per year. This chic coastal town also offers an elegant promenade perfect for relaxed strolls after a day on the beach, an attractive marina and fine sandy beaches, and the town has a friendly and lively atmosphere all year round.
In and Around SAINTE-MAXIME: Why not take a day trip to Grasse, the world's perfume capital? History buffs should also head to nearby sites such as Aups village and the Roman town of Frejus. Natural landmarks like the Verdon gorges are definitley worth a visit, as are the nearby towns of Port-Grimaud (known as the "Provencal Venice"), St-Tropez, and the"Les Iles d'Or" (Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Levant) to name but a few!
OTHER ACTIVITIES Sainte-Maxime has a wide range of activities for visitors to try whilst staying in the resort, including: > Watersports > Tennis > Golfing > Rambling > Botanical Garden at Myrtes (3ha+) > Bowling
> Restaurants > Shops > Cinema > Nightclubs.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday: > Shuttle bus service operating from the station in St Raphael. > Doctors and Pharmacies. > Cinema. > Beaches supervised from mid-June to early September. > Restaurants specialising in local cuisine...
>> For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033.4.94.96.19.24. If you would rather let the train take the strain this summer, then why not enquire about rail travel and accommodation packages? Sainte-Maxime is easily accessible by rail, with the closest train station located just 14 miles away in Saint-Raphael/Valescure. For more information, why not contact our UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111!
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.