Grimaud self catering holidays, Cote d'Azur A stunning medieval town with spectacular coastal views
Holidays in Grimaud - a medieval hilltop village on the spectacular Côte d'Azur, Grimaud is surrounded by the foothills of the Maures mountain range, oak forests and chestnut trees and overlooks the Gulf of Saint-Tropez just 5kms away. Grimaud is made up of the main village with the castle as the focal point plus several hamlets that join together through a network of narrow cobbled streets. When wandering around this maze, you will discover fantastic cafes, restaurants and artisan shops.
In just a few minutes by car, you can be at Port Grimaud. This stunningly beautiful resort is known as mini Venice due to its network of waterways. The white sandy beaches are fabulous and perfect for swimming and watersports. Away from the beaches, there are plenty of great walks ranging in length and difficulty along the protected mountain range called Massif de l'Esterel giving panoramic views of the coast.
| At a glance... | |
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| Bars & restaurants | 50+ |
| Water sports | ✔ |
| Walking trails | ✔ |
| Boat trips | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Port Grimaud (5kms) |
| Nearest airport | Nice (70kms) |
| Nearest train station | Saint-Raphaël (47kms) |
Featured holiday rentals in Grimaud
Walking around the pretty town of Grimaud is very plesant and you will see traditional stone and slate holiday homes, some of them dating back to the sixteenth century. Away from the centre and dotted around the hamlets, the stone villas give way to more modern holiday rentals, many having private swimming pools.
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Things to see & do in and around Grimaud
A self catering villa holiday in Grimaud offers the best of both worlds being in the foothills of the Maures mountain range and yet close to the gorgeous sandy beaches, watersports and lively nightlife. The local area is packed with things to see and do and renting a villa or apartment provides you with the freedom and flexibility to explore the region at your own pace.
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| A day in Port Grimaud and take a scenic boat tour along the waterways | ✔ |
| Take a walk along the mountain trails of the Massif de l'Esterel | ✔ |
| Discover the treasures of Chateau Grimaud | ✔ |
| Relax on Grimaud beach and try some watersports | ✔ |
| Take the ferry from Port Grimaud and spend a day in St Tropez | ✔ |
| With a car, you can drive to the spectacular Verdon Gorge | ✔ |
Our view on self catwering holidays in Grimaud
We think Grimaud is the perfect location on the French Riviera to rent a holiday home. Fantastic restaurants, great beaches, stunning countryside and packed with history and culture.
