In the heart of the old village
As you walk in the paved streets you will discover the fronts of the houses renovated in the original style with their roofs of roman tiles, the shady squares, the covered provencal market the 18 th century church and the many fountains and stone drinking places.
The Markets
The covered market
Fresh Products: Fruit, vegetables,fish, meat, cheese, flowers and local products.
Open every morning in winter except Monday. From June to September everyday from 7am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm.
Central Local Market
Regional Product, fruits, vegetables.
Thursday Mornings
The Capet Market
Monday Mornings
Local craft Market
In the pedestrian Zone
From 15 th June -15 th September from 5pm to 11pm.
The forain Market
Jean-Mermoz square. Friday morning
Second hand Market
The attics from around the Gulf
Magnoti area
Wednesday from 8am to 6pm
Sainte
Maxime, overlooks the Gulf of Saint Tropez and is a delightful seaside
resort. The beach in front of the town give it a picturesque charm
while the port and marina offer the novice sailor an opportunity
to improve his skills!
The
bustling town has numerous restaurants offering a variety of
Provençal
dishes and other styles of cooking to suit all tastes and pockets.
There is an array of shops and an abundance of street cafes to enjoy
a coffee or aperitiff. Enjoy the evenings with live music in one
of the many bars or take the boat to Saint Tropez. During high season
enjoy one of the many outdoor concerts and firework displays that
take place on the beach. Stroll down the back streets and enjoy browsing
at the market stalls or simply sit and sip a cool glass of wine
and watch the world go by.
For
the more adventurous there are many things to do and see; hiring
a boat, learning to sail, horse riding, climbing through trees or
having fun at the water park. No matter what your age something
is bound to appeal.
The
area offers a number of excellent golf courses with the bonus of
some beautiful views.
The
glamourous resorts of Cannes,
Nice, Port Grimaud, St Raphael, Frejus and St Tropez are all an easy car journey away.
Why not visit the beautiful towns of Mougins, St Paul de Vence or
even follow the aptly titled Corniche Sublime with unparalled views
of the Gorges du Verdun.
The
readers of the Babar books will be aware of the significance of
Sainte Maxime as the setting of those wonderful childhood books.
The town continues to hold the charm as described in the books all
those years ago and offers quaintness with a little sophistication.
The beach , now known as plage d'elephants, described in the Babar
books is local to the Villa.
For further information about St Maxime and St Tropez:
Go to the St Tropez Tourist Website
Go to the St Maxime tourist Website
