Sainte-Maxime · LE GOLFE / DISCOVER
Build your first Sainte-Maxime visit around the harbour, old centre and waterfront. Explore this area before choosing another beach in the commune. A short walk need not become a day spent travelling.
THE LE GOLFE VIEW
“SAINTE-MAXIME FACES SAINT-TROPEZ WITHOUT COPYING IT.”
FIND YOUR RHYTHM
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On Place Mireille de Germond, Tour Carrée is a landmark in the old centre. The tourist office offers guided visits to this former tower, now the Maison des Traditions. Booking is compulsory and the advertised visit is unsuitable for pushchairs: check upcoming sessions before travelling.
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Distinguish a break by the central waterfront from a trip to another beach. At La Croisette, Myrtes garden is opposite. For other areas, compare access from your accommodation, the facilities you need and conditions on the day. A beach photograph does not guarantee swimming conditions or lifeguards.
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Les Bateaux Verts advertises this connection year-round. Check the timetable for your date and plan the return journey too. For departures from Sainte-Maxime, the operator says tickets can be bought on the day or the previous day; excursions are separate outings for which advance booking is advised.
BEYOND THE FIRST LOOK
Begin with a short harbour-and-centre loop. Take a break before deciding whether to add a beach. Bring water and avoid too many stops in the hottest hours. If the weather changes, choose an indoor visit with confirmed opening rather than a long journey without a fallback.
THE USEFUL DISTINCTION
PLAN YOUR VISIT
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Sainte-Maxime · Sainte-Maxime
Venue reference
The tourist office on Place Louis-Blanc is a reference in central Sainte-Maxime. Select La Nartelle separately for that beach. This is not a parking marker.
Location reference : Centre · tourist office. Checked on .
Location source and access information ↗Choose your starting point and travel mode in Google Maps. Check the final approach on site.
Yes. Booking is compulsory for the guided visit advertised by the tourist office. Check available dates.
Les Bateaux Verts advertises the Sainte-Maxime–Saint-Tropez route year-round. Check the timetable and conditions for your travel date.
The guided-tour listing states that pushchairs are not accommodated. Contact the tourist office to plan another option suited to your group.
NEXT MOVE
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Photo: Jibi44 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0