Romantic weekend in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

The Mas de Cocody team leaves you here with some very simple landmarks for a romantic weekend in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: markets, paths, gardens, tables to sit at, with addresses and numbers so you don't have to search for too long.

Between these points on the map, everyone can set their own pace, with detours, stops, and half-days without a program.

Markets and villages

Plan-de-la-Tour Market

• Location: Place Foch, 83120 Le Plan-de-la-Tour.

• When: every Thursday morning, all year round, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Contact town hall / information: +33 (0)4 94 55 07 55, mairie@plandelatour.net .

You can buy fruit, vegetables, cheeses, flowers and local products there, and then stroll through the village streets.

Villages to discover

• Saint-Tropez: old village, port, citadel, shopping streets and Provençal market several days a week depending on the season.

• Gassin: hilltop village with wide views over the gulf and vineyards, small squares and terraces.

• Port-Grimaud: lakeside town with quays, bridges and colourful houses, ideal for a walk along the canals.

Seaside walks

Beaches and coastal paths

• Pampelonne Beach (Ramatuelle): Large sandy beach, accessible via several car parks, ideal for walking in the morning or at the end of the day.

• Escalet Beach and Cap Taillat: coastal paths leading to wilder coves, clear water, rocks, preserved landscape (access on foot from the Escalet car park).

• Gigaro Beach (La Croix-Valmer): long beach with coastal path, restaurants and parking nearby, pleasant for a simple walk by the water.

Pointe des Sardinaux (Sainte-Maxime)

• Location: 1 avenue du Général Touzet du Vigier, 83120 Sainte-Maxime.

• Access: via the coastal road towards Saint-Raphaël, then on foot (5 to 10 minutes) from the D559.

•Opening hours: natural site accessible every day, all year round.

• Tourist information / tourist office: +33 (0)4 94 55 75 55, www.sainte-maxime.com .

It is a natural area with rocks, small coves, pine trees and a marked marine trail in season for snorkeling.

Gardens and walking areas

Domaine du Rayol – The Mediterranean Garden

• Address: Avenue des Belges, 83820 Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer.

• Opening: every day from 9:30 a.m., all year round, closing between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. depending on the season (5:30 p.m. from January to March and in November-December, 6:30 p.m. in spring and autumn, 7:30 p.m. in July-August).

•Contact: +33 (0)4 98 04 44 00 (standard number indicated on the website, please check when you arrive).

The garden brings together different Mediterranean landscapes, staircases, sea views and an on-site cafe.

Water activities

Boat trips in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Several providers organize boat or catamaran trips departing from Saint-Tropez and neighboring ports, with time slots available during the day and in the late afternoon.

Conditions, times and departure locations vary depending on the season: it is best to book directly with the operators present on the activity websites (GetYourGuide, tourist offices of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez) or via the Saint-Tropez tourist office to obtain the most up-to-date contact details.

Restaurants

At Plan-de-la-Tour – Mauricette Cantine & Concept Store

• Address : 23 place Georges Clemenceau, 83120 Le Plan-de-la-Tour.

• Telephone: +33 (0)6 51 75 21 41.

• Atmosphere: canteen-restaurant in the center of the village, homemade cuisine based on fresh products, short menu depending on availability.

In Sainte-Maxime – The Café de France

• Address: 2 place Victor Hugo, 83120 Sainte-Maxime.

• Telephone: +33 (0)4 94 96 18 16.

• Atmosphere: historic brasserie facing the port, large terrace, interior room with woodwork, brasserie-style cuisine and Provençal specialties.

In Ramatuelle – Moorea Beach (Pampelonne)

• Address: Moorea Plage, Pampelonne beach, Route de Bonne Terrasse, 83350 Ramatuelle.

• Telephone: +33 (0)4 94 97 18 17.

• Atmosphere: beach restaurant directly on the sand, open seasonally, for lunch or an afternoon by the water.

In Ramatuelle – The Ramatuelle Mills

• Address: Route des Plages, 83350 Ramatuelle.

• Reservations: contact details available on their official website (updated form and telephone number).

• Atmosphere : large Provençal country house, garden, bar, pétanque courts and restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine.

Once these names are noted somewhere, there are mostly moments left to fill as you wish: a Thursday morning at the market, an afternoon walking along the water, a detour through a garden, a dinner booked at the last minute.

The Mas de Cocody team leaves this page as a reminder: a few addresses, a few opening hours, so that you can get lost a little bit elsewhere, in your own way, for a weekend.