Enjoy the quiet life, sip a glass of rosé at a sidewalk café without going broke, and pick up your fresh baguette in the early morning without the strains of a long queue.
Plan de la Tour, Var
A quiet Provençal town where you can get away from the noise and traffic
Most of the village centre is found near the church and the old Presbytère where occasional art exhibitions are held. Wandering about, you will find yourself in narrow streets, connected by archways, lined with neat houses that in general are well kept and colourfully painted. Most of the buildings are from the 19th or 20th century with a few exceptions such as the bell tower from the 16th century.
Plan de la Tour is more than its small centre. Spread out over an area of almost 37km² it consists of 25 original hamlets with names such as Préconil, les Pierrons or le Vernet, These hamlets were established from the 16th century, first as a farmhouse or Bastide, always near a water well, later growing with more dwellings until today. Some hamlets may have just a few houses, others have grown and expanded to a major settlement.
In between the hamlets is the countryside of Plan de la Tour ascending with the wild Massif des Maures, dry, rocky and steep, full of pins parasol, cork oak and olive trees. But there's also the countryside of rolling vineyards, narrow, winding roads and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea.
Back to the village: even though you will not find a supermarket, you can buy all the necessary provisions here. There are boulangeries, a butcher, an épicerie, several restaurants, crêperies, a weekly market (Thursday morning) and a library to buy your newspaper and maps. At the end of your shopping you can relax on the town bench.
A little gem in Plan de la Tour is a hidden section yet more colourful and quiet. It's on the edge of the village off the main road towards Le Muy. There is a small parking area, just over the bridge with a sign d'Emponse. Or you can just take a stroll from the village centre; it's no more than 10 minutes. Wander about through the narrow streets and enjoy this secret oasis.
Events in Sainte-Maxime
Events in Sainte-Maxime
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Beaujolais Nouveau
The new Beaujolais has arrived!
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
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Fête de la Musique
Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
Sights & Attractions in Sainte-Maxime
Sights in Sainte-Maxime
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Myrtes Botanical Gardens, Sainte-Maxime
Botanical park which offers close to 60 different Mediterranean plants
Facing the Saint-Tropez bay, this is a truly airy park perfect for a relaxed stroll. The visitors will discover nearly sixty acclimatised plants such as centenary palm trees and many typical Mediterranean species like cypress and pine trees.
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Musee de l'Annonciade - Art Museum
Popular art gallery in a chapel converted into a museum
The Annonciade museum was created in 1922 and holds impressive art work dating from 1890 to 1950, including some of the greatest French masterminds such as Matisse, Derain and Marquet.
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La Citadelle
Old fortress which formed an essential part of the village's defence system
As you climb uphill past all the restaurant lined streets, you get to the impressive 17th century Citadel overlooking the village of Saint-Tropez.
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La Maison des Papillons - Butterfly Museum
Butterfly museum set within a typical Provençal house featuring over 35,000 specimens
The Butterfly Museum is located in the old town, spread across two floors, the collection houses an enormous quantity of different species. There are over 35,000 specimens, including rare types from Africa and South America.
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Place des Lices
Bustling square immortalised in 1936 by French painter Charles Camoin
A great place to go for a walk under the shadows of the 100-year old plane trees, it seems like time has stopped at the Place des Lices. Here you can still watch the locals play a game of boules every morning, before going for a Pastis at the time of apéritif.
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Musee d'Histoire Maritime
A museum dedicated to the history of Saint-Tropez
Recently renovated, this modern museum is located in the dungeon of the village's Citadel, allowing visitors to discover the true identity of Saint-Tropez as a maritime city through its last 500 years of history.
Beaches in Sainte-Maxime
Beaches in Saint-Tropez
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Bouillabaisse Beach
Delightful fine sandy beach at the entrance of Saint-Tropez
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.
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La Ponche Beach
Small beach fronting the oldest part of Saint-Tropez village
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.
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Graniers Beach
Small cove which has retained all of its natural wild side
Plage des Graniers is a beautiful, small sandy bay surrounded by greenery and a few Provençal villas.
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Canoubiers Beach
Wide sandy beach that is the local's favourite destination
This beach is situated around the coastline from Plage des Graniers, and sits close to the main road of Route des Salins, so access from St-Tropez town is fairly easy.
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Salins Beach
Beautiful shingle beach shaded by huge pine trees north of Pampelonne beach
Located north of the infamous stretch known as Pampelonne beach and about 7km from the town of Saint-Tropez, Plage des Salins is a little slice of wilderness.
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Pampelonne Beach
Longest, most famous and most popular beach in Saint-Tropez
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.
Dining in Sainte-Maxime
Restaurants in Sainte-Maxime
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La Ponche Restaurant
Restaurant with sea view terrace in Saint-Tropez
The gourmet restaurant’s secluded dining room offers a splendid view on Saint-Tropez’s bay. In total secrecy, the hosts can dream along as they admire beautiful landscapes that resemble works of art.
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Cucina at Byblos Restaurant
Located down the stairs leading to the Byblos hotel
The restaurant Cucina Byblos, welcomes guests warmly to a colourful and resolutely contemporary setting, in which a relaxed atmosphere reigns supreme.
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Les Toits Lounge
Lounge bar and restaurant with spectacular views over St Tropez
A magical place that gives you the feeling of being suspended between sky and sea, overlooking the sunbaked rooftops of Saint-Tropez and the wonderful Mediterranean Sea.
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L'Isoletta Restaurant
Italian, Mediterranean and quality cuisine at Le Bastide de Saint Tropez
The restaurant of the Bastide de Saint-Tropez hotel is run by Sardinian chef, Alessandro Caria, and his team.
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Colette Restaurant
In an elegant setting enjoy gastronomic cuisine at the Sezz Hotel
Renowned for its fine and distinguished cuisine, the talented chef creates tasty southern flavoured compositions served on the luxury terrace.
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Matsuhisa Restaurant
Asian influenced cuisine at the Chateau de la Messardière
Discover pan-Asian cuisine in all its splendour, with breathtaking views of the Pampelonne Bay.
Nightlife in Sainte-Maxime
Bars & Clubs in Sainte-Maxime
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The Atrium Bar
Contemporary bar with huge wine cellar, rare champagnes & afternoon tea
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.
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White 1921 Bar
Elegant, romantic & peaceful spot to enjoy champagne & cocktails
Offering a delightful garden, the corner bar is open every evening from 20:00. A cellar of superior champagnes can be tasted by the glass.
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Les Caves du Roy Nightclub
Most prestigious nightclub in France located within the Hotel Byblos
Set within the chic 5 star Byblos hotel is one of the most exclusive night spots in Saint Tropez.
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Bar du Port
Beautifully renovated bar & restaurant fronting the Old Port
One of the trendiest bars in Saint Tropez, the Bar du Port has been in the Chaix family since 1963, and with the architect Chrisophe Pillet, the owners have recently updated the decor.
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Le Sporting Bar & Restaurant
Lounge bar & restaurant in the heart of the fishing village of Saint- Tropez
Owned by a former Breton fisherman who drives this café-brasserie in a very friendly atmosphere.
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Bowling du Golfe, Grimaud
Eight lane bowling alley with several pool tables and arcade games
For a pleasant evening with family and friends head to the Bowling du Golf located in Grimaud.
Things to do in Sainte-Maxime
Things To Do in Sainte-Maxime
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
A really family orientated waterpark with slides & a flying boat
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
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One Week Yacht Charter Itineraries
Specialised yacht charter itineraries to truly experience the French Riviera, leaving from Saint-Tropez
Experience the French Riviera your way with 212 yachts, using one of their sample itineraries or with a specialised itinerary created just for you, based on what you like and don't like, as well as their own expertise.
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Regatta Boat Trip
20+ person motor boat, with sightseeing
This is a great way to come and discover the beautiful village of Saint Tropez. Sit back and relax aboard the Brigantin II boat as the experienced crew takes you on a memorable one hour guided boat tour.
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Private Coastal Boat Trip
60 person motor boat, with sightseeing
This is a great way to come and discover the beautiful village of Saint Tropez. Sit back and relax aboard the Brigantin II boat as the experienced crew takes you on a memorable trip around the Bay of Canoubiers.
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Gulf of Saint Tropez Boat Trip
60 person motor boat trip, with sightseeing along the coast
Running every Saturday, this trip departs from St Tropez, taking you on a tour to discover the beautiful landscapes around the Gulf of St Tropez.
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Coastal Boat Trip
60 person motor boat, with sightseeing
This is a great way to come and discover the beautiful village of Saint Tropez. Sit back and relax aboard the Brigantin II boat as the experienced crew takes you on a memorable one hour guided boat tour. During the cruise you will be shown the old village, the famous beaches and the spectacular millionaire's bay. A full commentary is available in English.
Yachts & Sailing in Sainte-Maxime
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Looney Motor Yacht - 22m Yacht Charter for up to 12 people
Motor boat in Saint-Tropez for up to twelve people (sleeps six)
Looney is a striking 22m Pershing motor yacht, offering the perfect combination of performance, style and comfort for cruising the French and Italian Riviera. Built in 2012, she stands out with her sleek silver profile and unmistakable sporty design, delivering exhilarating cruising speeds of up to 35 knots.
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Orion I Superyacht - 28m Yacht Charter for up to 12 people
Superyacht in Saint-Tropez for up to twelve people (sleeps eight)
The 28m motor yacht Orion I is a stylish Mangusta build, offering a perfect balance of speed, comfort and contemporary design. Based in the South of France and available for charter across both France and Italy, she is an excellent choice for exploring the West Mediterranean in style.
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Aquaholic Superyacht - 29m Yacht Charter for up to 12 people
Superyacht in Saint-Tropez for up to twelve people (sleeps twelve)
Step aboard Aquaholic, a sleek twenty-nine-metre motor yacht built by Custom Line, and enjoy a refined charter experience on the French Riviera. Delivered in 2009, she showcases modern design, generous spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout.
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Baby Magic Superyacht - 23m Yacht Charter for up to 12 people
Superyacht in Saint-Tropez for up to twelve people (sleeps six)
Baby Magic is a beautiful 23 metre Aikon yacht for charter in France. She was first constructed in 2006 by the renowned Italian shipyard Aikon Yachts. Then in 2018 she underwent an extensive refit, including a new painted hull. Thanks to said refit, she is in great condition and certainly has a quality design. Baby Magic is based in Frejus, making her the ideal choice for cruising around the sunny South of France and the West Mediterranean waters.
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Annamia Motor Yacht - 43m YAcht Charter for up to 12 people
Motor yacht in Saint-Tropez for up to twelve people (sleeps twelve)
Annamia is an exceptional 43m Baglietto motor yacht, offering a luxurious charter experience with expansive living spaces spread across three beautifully designed decks. Combining elegant Italian styling, impressive amenities and a highly attentive crew, she is perfectly suited to unforgettable Mediterranean charters.
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Golden Yachts 40m Motor Yacht
12 Person (Sleeps 12) Motor Yacht in Saint Tropez
A very modern yacht with all the technology you would expect to come with that. The 8 crew including a chef are there to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Watersports in Sainte-Maxime
Watersports in Sainte-Maxime
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Adventure Sports Watersports
Adventure activities and watersports in the gulf of Saint Tropez
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.
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Ketos Diving School, Sainte Maxime
Diving centre located in Sainte Maxime
Ketos diving centre is located in the centre of the Sainte-Maxime harbour and offers 60 extraordinary dive sites to explore the wrecks and wonderful sites with rich littoral coral and all sorts of wildlife.
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Societe Nautique de Saint Tropez
Sailing Club within the Saint Tropez harbour
Societe Nautique de Saint Tropez is a sailing club based in the port with over 500 members.
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La Moune Watersports, Gassin
Sailing school with a variety of watersports and courses on offer
La Moune is located just outside of St Tropez and allows you to enjoy a range of watersports in the bay.
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Mio Palmo Plongee Diving School
Learn how to dive in the waters of the Saint Tropez Gulf
Open from May through until October you are welcome to discover scuba diving with Mio Palmo Plongée.
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Marine Air Sport Watersports
Fun watersport activities with fully qualified instructors
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.
Where to stay in Sainte-Maxime
There are some very nice B&B's in the village and surrounding area, take a look at our B&B Pages.
Holiday Rentals in Sainte-Maxime
Holiday Rentals in Sainte-Maxime
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Riviera Villa, Cavalaire-sur-Mer
4 bedroom Villa in Cavalaire-sur-Mer. Sleeps 8
Property for seasonal rental in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez - Villa Riviera
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Paola Villa
4 bedroom Villa in Saint-Tropez. Sleeps 8
Superb Villa for Rent 300m from the Beaches of Saint-Tropez
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Bleu Azur Villa, Les Issambres
5 bedroom Villa in Les Issambres. Sleeps 10
Contemporary villa with swimming pool and double view of the sea and the hill, located in Les Issambres not far from the Gulf of Saint Tropez.
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Tropez Villa
9 bedroom Villa in Saint-Tropez. Sleeps 20
The Villa Tropez, a 5-star rated property, spans an area of 775 m² and is situated on a 13,000 m² estate in Saint-Tropez.
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Ange Apartment, Grimaud
4 bedroom Apartment in Grimaud. Sleeps 8
Magnificent Provençal Manor in Grimaud, Gulf of Saint-Tropez
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Marine Villa, Sainte-Maxime
5 bedroom Villa in Sainte-Maxime. Sleeps 10
Splendid villa with sea view in Sainte-Maxime
Hotels in Sainte-Maxime
Hotels in Sainte-Maxime
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Chateau de Valmer Spa Hotel, La Croix Valmer
Restored charming country house a stone's throw from 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.
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Le Y Boutique Hotel
4* boutique hotel in central Saint Tropez
Hidden amongst the narrow streets of the old village, this discrete hotel is right at the foot of the Citadel and only 2 minutes from the Port and La Ponche beach.
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Hostellerie Le Baou Hotel, Ramatuelle
Panoramic views from hillside hotel in Ramatuelle, near St Tropez
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.
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Le Yaca Hotel
5 star hotel set in beautiful 18th-century Provencal houses
This hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere in the heart of Saint-Tropez village and offers a refined setting and stylish rooms and suites.
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Chateau de la Messardiere Spa Hotel
Restored castle tucked away in magnificent grounds with sea views
The exclusive palace-style hotel is Saint Tropez' largest hotel, situated in the middle of a park with amazing scents and breath-taking views.
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Sezz Spa Hotel
Luxury design boutique hotel with a full-service spa & gourmet restaurant
Relax in a luxury and contemporary design hotel in a lush wooded park near the beaches of Pampelonne and the town of Saint-Tropez.
How to get to Sainte-Maxime
Transfers for Saint-Tropez
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Private Airport Transfers
Effortless and reliable transfers from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez
From Nice airport to Saint-Tropez, they handle the rest. The Côte d’Azur's most trusted private transfers.
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Private Jet & Helicopter Transfers
Aircraft & helicopter charter company based at Nice Airport in the South of France
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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Top-of-the-range transportation service
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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Reliable private airport transfer & taxi service
Chabe Transfers are a renowned luxury transfer and taxi service operating in the French Riviera.
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Helicopter Transfers & Scenic Flights
Helicopter charter company based in Monaco with over 25 years experience
With a long history and experience in the VIP transport industry this company is proud of its personal and high-quality services.
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Luxury helicopter transfers to the French Riviera & the French Alps
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.
Property For Sale in Sainte-Maxime
Property for Sale in Sainte-Maxime
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Villa for Sale | STZ240169
7 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 571.19m² New luxury estate in Saint-Tropez, moments from the beach in Var
New luxury estate in Saint-Tropez, moments from the beach
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Villa for Sale | STZ250281
5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 250m² Villa in Var
A “Belle Époque” property, rich in history, fully renovated and within walking distance of the village.
Villa for Sale | STZ250281
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Apartment for Sale | stz260389
3 bedroom 1 bathroom, 120m² apartment in Saint Tropez
From the moment you step inside, your eyes are drawn to the breathtaking view - an endless expanse of shimmering sea, visible from both the west-facing reception room and the primary bedroom, bathed in the golden light of sunset.
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Villa for Sale | STZ250006
4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 181.44m² Villa in Var
Villa with private pool in the centre of the village of Saint-Tropez
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Apartment for Sale | STZ260364
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 65.19m² Apartment in Var
Refurbished two bedroom apartment with south-facing private garden / terrace
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Villa for Sale | STZ240263
8 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 200.41m² Exceptional Property with Sea View and Pool in Saint-Tropez in Var
Exceptional Property with Sea View and Pool in Saint-Tropez
Villa for Sale | STZ240263
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