Sainte-Maxime is the starting point for your holiday in the South of FranceSainte-Maxime is a small seaside resort located in the beautiful bay of Saint-Tropez, a good hour's drive southwest of Nice. Sainte-Maxime is a very lively town with a big crowd in the summer. Throughout the year there are various events such as film festivals, theatre by the sea, water ski championships and more. Sainte-Maxime has a long, beautiful promenade, lovely sandy beaches and great water sports. Next to the promenade is a large shaded area that is popular with both men and women for pétanque. Sit down on a bench, enjoy the game and the special southern French atmosphere. Sainte-Maxime offers a beautiful old town with narrow streets and houses built in the Provencal style. There are plenty of shops, several good restaurants, eateries and ice-cream parlours. There are several small, cosy squares where there is a market during the week. In the evenings during the summer, the old town comes alive with life. The unspoilt nature and beautiful surroundings of Sainte-Maxime invite you to explore by car, bike or on foot. The area offers several small and large wine castles, beautiful seaside resorts and old medieval towns. ![]() From the harbour in Sainte-Maxime there are daily boat departures to Saint-Tropez, located on the opposite side of the Bay of Saint-Tropez. The journey takes just 15 minutes. Other cities nearby:![]() St. TropezSaint-Tropez is the most fashionable town on the French Mediterranean coast. With its beautiful mar... ![]() St. RaphaëlSaint-Raphaël is a popular holiday destination located on the French Mediterranean coast between Ca... ![]() Les IssambresThe small holiday resort of Les Issambres is located in the bay of Saint-Tropez on the beautiful co... |