Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
One the most flowery villages in France with stunning sea views
If you're looking for a medieval village with fine sea views, plenty of flowers and fine dining restaurants on cobbled lanes, then Bormes les Mimosas is for you.
With plenty of gourmet restaurants to try, this sleepy little hillside village is made even prettier by the careful nurturing of blooming flowers throughout the year. The mimosa tree after which the village is named, blossoms from January to March.
In terms of things to see, there is a medieval ruined castle, sadly not open to the public, artisan shops and a market. The closest beach (family-friendly) is at La Faviere, where you can also find a marina and a diving club.
There's not much to be said about the nightlife in Bormes-les-Mimosas, although the streets are filled with the music of buskers on summer evenings and there are some nice terrace cafés and bars to enjoy some aperitifs and the wonderful view before heading to dinner. If you're fancying a night at the clubs, head to Saint Tropez
Bormes les Mimosa has several budget hotels where you can stay, offering simple bedrooms with sea views.
As you can imagine, many of the events in this town are floral-based. But certainly worth the trip to enjoy...
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.
Exceptional locations around France, including Saint-Tropez, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.
Bormes les Mimosas is a very pretty medieval town, with a ruined castle guarding over a village of pink-stone buildings spilling down the hill on narrow, winding lanes.
It's a wealthy town these days, full of expensive shops and fine dining restaurants. The 'les Mimosas' part of the name was added in the 60's to reflect the incredible greenery and flowers the town is known for- in particular the mimosa (Australian wattle) tree which blossoms from January to March.
The views across the coast are stunning, making it a lovely place to wander through the boutiques and find a nice terrace restaurant for a long, leisurely lunch. Down at Port-Bormes and Le Lavandou you can do much of the same. It's a tough life on the Côte d'Azur.
In terms of things to see, there is a medieval ruined castle dating from the 12th century, which although not open to visitors, does afford a nice view over the coast and a park bench to enjoy it under the parasol pines.
If you continue climbing uphill past the castle you'll reach an absolutely spectacular lookout spot in the grounds of the 13th century Romanesque chapel. There's also the 18th century Church of Saint-Trophyme and the Chapel of Saint-Francois-de-Paule, who 'saved' the village from the plague. Nearby in Cabasson is the Bregançon Fort, the summer residence of French presidents.
The coastline between Cape Taillat and Cape Camarat is a succession of pretty little beaches, coves and rocky inlets, with translucent waters over the polished rocks or golden sands.
La Bouillabaisse is a more low-key option to the swanky beach clubs on Pampelonne beach and is situated closer to the town of Saint Tropez.
Bonne Terrasse beach is a sheltered little bay which in olden times provided safe harbour for the local fishing boats. Today, the beach is surrounded by residential properties and well-known restaurants.
Pampelonne Beach is the beach most people associate with Saint-Tropez. This is where you will find the A-listers, the famous beach clubs, and the super yachts resting in the bay.
Plage de la Ponche and its neighbour Plage de la Fontanette are two lovely beaches which you can access directly from the heart of the village.
Plage des Graniers is a beautiful, small sandy bay surrounded by greenery and a few Provençal villas.
With plenty of gourmet restaurants to try in the area, why not go Michelin-starred when it's really quite reasonably priced?
La Rastègue is the only Bormes restaurant to currently hold a Michelin star, impressing the inspectors with modern French cuisine using fresh, local produce. It also has a nice terrace view.
Lou Portaou has a simply wonderful rustic setting in a romantic grotto- archway in the middle of town, serving good and inventive (if slightly expensive) Provencal food.
For something simpler, have a pizza at L'Azzura or a crepe at Crepe d'Or.
Down at Port-Bormes, CAP120 is the most popular for elegant waterfront dining.
In the heart of an Andalusian garden or on the terrace opening on to the park, you can enjoy a dinner under the stars in a calm and authentic Provencal environment.
This restaurant has some seating inside, but most comfortably is on their nice patio and stone terrace.
The semi-gourmet restaurant distinguishes itself as much for the taste of its delicious dishes as for its dream views over the upper reaches of Ramatuelle and the turquoise sea.
Italian restaurant located in the wonderful village of Ramatuelle. Discover a selection of high quality Italian products in a pleasant, romantic and cosy atmosphere.
Renowned for its fine and distinguished cuisine, the talented chef creates tasty southern flavoured compositions served on the luxury terrace.
Open to all, the starred restaurant provides an opportunity to get to know La Réserve Ramatuelle in the most delicious possible manner.
For a pleasant evening with family and friends head to the Bowling du Golf located in Grimaud.
Perhaps the most famous of all St Tropez beach clubs is Nikki beach. Renowned for hosting the likes of Paris Hilton, it is definitely the hip and trendy place to party on Pampelonne beach. There are famous DJs and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.
This modern bar is situated within the famous Hotel de Paris which was once graced by stars such Coco Chanel, Jean Cocteau and Clarke Gable.
Expect glitz, glamour, champagne, celebrities and one wild party at the VIP room. Located in the centre of the Saint Tropez this restaurant/club attracts some of the most famous guests in the world.
Formerly the Papagayo nightclub, this is another of the legendary nightclubs in Saint Tropez where you can expect to have a wild night and party with the stars.
This new establishment offers visitors a wonderful array of options, from a chilled out Port side coffee or bottle of champagne, to fine dining and delicious seafood delights, and finally live music and dancing in one of the hippest late night bars in the Port.
The densely forested Maures hills rise up behind the town, providing hiking and mountainbiking paths galore for 'outdoor' types. Down by the sea you can rent a boat for the day and explore the coast, go diving in the crystal clear waters, or just hit the nearby beaches for some watersports. Or, of course, you could just have lunch.
The Massif des Maures lies above the coast to the west of Saint-Tropez and continues on to Hyères. Although the Massif is not a designated Natural Park (as opposed to the Plaine des Maures, which is) the area is sparsely populated because of the rugged landscape.
Les Ecuries de l'Eau Blanche is an equestrian centre situated in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a 15 minute drive from Saint Tropez.
Open from mid-March to mid-November, Eau Bleue diving centre welcomes passengers, from beginners to qualified divers, aboard its comfortable boat.
Visit tortoises from all around the world in this unique park.
Aboard a little train discover the small hilltop village of Grimaud, a medieval town nestled below its feudal castle. Hop off to explore the medieval village and catch the next train to complete the tour.
Located in the heart of the Saint Tropez Gulf, this riding school welcomes you in nearly 10 acres of land at the foot of the magnificent Grimaud castle.
Open from mid-March to mid-November, Eau Bleue diving centre welcomes passengers, from beginners to qualified divers, aboard its comfortable boat.
Adventure Sports provides a wide range of watersport activities on the warm sunny Mediterranean Sea. Friendly English staff will welcome you in a personal, one to one tuition.
La Moune is located just outside of St Tropez and allows you to enjoy a range of watersports in the bay.
Located in Saint Tropez, Marine Air Sport offers a wide range of nautical and aerial sports. The sporting activities include water-ski, wakeboard, Jet Ski, parascending and boat rentals.
Cap Marat diving centre is located under the Cape Camarat lighthouse and 100 metres from the famous Pampelonne beach.
Open from May through until October you are welcome to discover scuba diving with Mio Palmo Plongée.
Villa with sea view in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Luxurious villa for rent with 2 private pools in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Sumptuous contemporary villa, ideally located at a few minutes walk from the famous beaches of Rayol and the city center, while enjoying a quiet and peaceful environment, without being overlooked.
Sumptuous contemporary villa, ideally located at a few minutes walk from the famous beaches of Rayol and the city center, while enjoying a quiet and peaceful environment, without being overlooked.
Villa with sea view in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Luxurious villa for rent with 2 private pools in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
This beautiful Italian-inspired residence looks over the Mediterranean Sea is located less than 3 km from the centre of the village of La Croix Valmer, right by the beach.
This luxurious sea-side chateau, a former stately house with its winery is an elegant and charming country house which has been restored and re-decorated with care and finesse.
In the heart of the vineyards of Ramatuelle, La Vigne de Ramatuelle is a place of calm, peace and elegance with panoramic view of the AOC vineyards, pine forest and the sea waves in the distance.
Just 10km from St Tropez amongst the vineyards of the hillside village of Ramatuelle this hotel has flower filler private gardens and an outdoor swimming pool area.
A beautiful Provençal farmhouse that offers quiet and charming guest rooms, located less than 2 km from the town centre of Saint-Tropez, the perched village of Gassin, and beaches.
Hidden in heart of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, this 18th-century family-friendly hotel welcomes you in a secluded and relaxed atmosphere.
As with many other towns in Provence, the historic village is up on a hill away from the coast, with a newer part of town leading down the hill, and a marina village 'Port-Bormes' a few kilometres away on the sea.
Bormes les Mimosas village is inland of Le Lavandou (which used to be part of Bormes but broke away in 1913), on the stretch of Var coastline about halfway between Saint Tropez and Toulon.
From Nice airport to Saint-Tropez, they handle the rest. The Côte d’Azur's most trusted private transfers.
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
With an International fleet of jets and helicopters based across Europe it is quick and easy to get a private charter flight for business, pleasure or an airport transfer.
Acarre Limousine offers transfers from the airport, train station and other taxi services whether it is from the beach or to a nightclub.
Chabe Transfers are a renowned luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the French Riviera.
For more than 10 years, Millenium Transport has been the leading firm in terms of top-of-the-range transports with driver and provides a high quality of service in order to satisfy the needs and expectations of international clients who make the French Riviera so famous.
Ideally nestled in the sought-after town of Cavalaire, just a few steps from the Mediterranean and the village, this villa enjoys a truly exceptional location.
Located in a sought-after area not far from Gigaro beach, this plot offers open views of the sea (on a side) and countryside.
Set on a 2,090 m² plot in the heart of a peaceful hamlet surrounded by nature, this character-filled stone property is a true haven of tranquillity.
Magnificent renovated farm house just a few minutes from Pampelonne beach and Saint-Tropez
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