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Local Area

You can go across the bay to St Tropez, and share a taste of a rich and luxurious life style in this busy harbour waterfront. Many artists work and exhibit their paintings a long the quayside. If retail therapy is required sample the many boutiques and designer shops tucked away in the quaint old streets behind the port area. The market in St Tropez is held twice weekly (Tuesday and Saturday) and should not be missed, but if travelling by road be warned that during the high season, the road can be very congested so travel early or why not take the ferry from Port Grimaud itself? The fare is the same as the bus and its much more fun!

The following is just a small selection of the local restaurants. There are a great many more to choose from. During the high season, it is absolutely vital to book in advance.

Port Grimaud - Table de Mareyeur, Place des Artisans. Tel 04 94 56 06 77
Grimaud - La Spaghetta, 1 Montée, St. Joseph. Tel 04 94 43 28 59
Grimaud - St. Joseph, 2 Montée, St. Joseph. 04 94 43 28 84
La Garde Freinet - La Faucado, Bd. Esplanade. Tel 04 94 43 60 41
Gassin - Au Vieux Gassin, Place Dei Barri. Tel 04 94 56 14 26
Ramatuelle - Ferme Ladouceur, Quartier La Rouilliere. Tel 04 94 79 24 95
St. Tropez - Le Café, Place des Lices, Tel 04 94 97 44 69
St Tropez - La Marine, Quai Jean- Jaures. Tel 04 94 97 04 07
St Tropez - La Bouillabaisse, Quartier Bouillabaisse. Tel 04 94 97 54 00

The main beach in the area is Pampelonne, a couple of miles south of St Tropez. The beach is five miles long and dotted with restaurants. Again, it is important to book in advance.

St. Tropez - Plage des Graniers. Tel 04 94 97 38 50
Pampelonne - Key West. Tel 04 94 79 86 58
Pampelonne - Plage des Jumeaux. Tel. 04 94 79 84 21

For fresh air, exercise and an escape from city life, try the beautiful mountains of the Maures, which are situated between the coast road and the motorway. Driving up the winding roads leading to the parking area, followed by a walk through the country at La Garde Freinet to reach the ruined fort is definitely worth it to see the view out across Grimaud and the Golfe of St Tropez. Be prepared for walking across rocky scree slopes and take some water!

Amusements and entertainment's for children include an aqua theme park at La Mole and a similar one near St Maxime, a small funfair near to the supermarket, together with crazy golf.

For the adults there are tennis courts within 200 metres, and beautiful Golf courses all along the Cote d'Azur including Beauvallon and St.Maxime both within a ten minute drive. There is a superb go-karting track just a mile up the road towards Grimaud and much, much more including horseriding, sailing, diving, water-skiing, windsurfing, walking, cycling, swimming, mountain-biking, fishing - in fact you name it, it is probably available nearby.

 Markets:

Tuesday - St.Tropez
Wednesday - Cogolin
Thursday - Grimaud, Ramatuelle and Port Grimaud
Friday - Ste. Maxime
Saturday - St. Tropez and Cogolin
Sunday - Ramatuelle and Gassin

A good place to stock up on wine is Domaine de La Giscle on the Rte de Collobrieres from Grimaud.Tel 04 94 43 34 27

Tourist offices are located near the car park entrance at Port Grimaud I and in the centre of La Garde Freinet and Grimaud.