A fabulous retreat, right on the beach, and close to the chic boutiques and bars of Port Grimaud and St Tropez.

The Gulf of St Tropez is a seductive stretch of buzzing resorts, lively cities and surprisingly sedate countryside. And, when all the elements come together - as they do at Les Prairies de la Mer, the result can be very tempting indeed.

For those who seek spirited evenings, lazy days and lots of sightseeing, a second home at Les Prairies comes highly recommended. For the energetic, Les Prairies couldn't be better placed. Your home, just yards from a gorgeous strip of South of France sand, has access to a range of watersports - from windsurfing lessons through to pedalo hire.

With most of the day's action centred on the beach, your site remains blissfully calm - a haven of peace in the warm Mediterranean sun. Come nightfall and the beach is the place to be again, with its friendly beach bar and evening entertainment throughout the summer. A holiday home on Les Prairies is a sociable and good value way to enjoy the fabled South of France good life.

 

Some facilities are mid-summer only and some are payable

Dining

Restaurant: French food and pizzas, outdoor terrace
Take-away meals: English food, salads, sandwiches
Bar:   Located on the beach

Shopping

Nearest town/village: 1 km
Nearest bank: 1 km
Nearest supermarket: 2 km

Swimming

Direct access to the beach

Activities

Basketball
Archery
Badminton
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Cycle Hire
Football

Boat trips: 250 metres
Cycle hire: 20 km
Golf course: 8 km
Gymnasium: 6 km
Horse riding: 24 km
Motor boats: 30 km

Towns to visit

Grasse 83 km
Port Grimaud 1 km
St Tropez 39 km
Roquebrune 40 km
St Raphael 41 km
Ste Maxime 8 km

Attractions

Luna Park de Gassin
Small theme park and leisure park with over 22 attractions for the family. Open every evening until late with all the usual favourite funfair rides

Parc Zoologique de Fréjus
Established in 1971 on 50 acres of natural Mediterranean woodland. Discover more than 130 different species from all of the continents, from mammals to birds and reptiles. Various exhibitions by the trainees encourage audience participation

Grand Canyon du Verdon 
The French "Grand Canyon". Spectacular views with the river Verdon running along the bottom of the gorge from Castellane to the Lac de Ste Croix. Length 21kms, depth 200-700m. 6-8 hours descent for experienced rafters only. The road from Castellane passes through woods & fields of Lavendar used in the perfumeries at Grasse through to Moustiers-Ste. Marie on the D952.

Le Souterroscope Grottes de Baume Obscure
Discover the most beautiful caves of the region 70 metres below the surface. Over 700 metres of paths through a series of spectacular caves.

Local events

The spectacular Firework Festival is held in Cannes on 14th July where international teams compete to give the most amazing show; the La Castellada Festival in Nice celebrates the season between 19th July and 2nd September and Grasse celebrates its perfume industry with the Fete de la Rose between 14th and 16th May.

Why not take a taxi boat into St Tropez and marvel at the luxury yachts. Visit the beautiful traffic free island of Porquerolles, reached by ferry from St Tropez.

The best local markets are Port Grimaud on Thursday morning or St Tropez on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. We recommend an early start as most are morning markets

Other services

Washing machines
Clothes dryers
Internet access available

 

Les Prairies is just a kilometre from the stylish resort of Port Grimaud, with its pastel coloured cafes and villas clustered around a network of canals and tree-lined avenues. You can walk here to buy your croissants fresh each morning. A little inland, the original town of Grimaud is a quaint, picturesque village with stone houses, bistros and fountains over looked by a medieval castle. The interesting antique shops and boutiques are wonderful. A little further away is the Roman town of Fréjus, with its amphitheatre, bustling market and summer-long calendar of festivals. Take a taxi boat along the coast to magical St Tropez which, despite its reputation, still retains the air of a provincial French seaside town - albeit a very stylish one. Enjoy coffee or cocktails along the promenade and shop for local produce at Des Lices market. Those seeking an all-over tan must head for the beautiful Ile du Levant, once a monk's settlement, but now an island devoted to sun worshipping.

Activities

Boat trips: 250 metres
Cycle hire: 20 km
Golf course: 8 km
Gymnasium: 6 km
Horse riding: 24 km
Motor boats: 30 km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: 1 km
Nearest bank: 1 km
Nearest supermarket: 2 km

Towns to visit

Grasse 83 km
Port Grimaud 1 km
St Tropez 39 km
Roquebrune 40 km
St Raphael 41 km
Ste Maxime 8 km

Attractions

Luna Park de Gassin

Small theme park and leisure park with over 22 attractions for the family. Open every evening until late with all the usual favourite funfair rides

Parc Zoologique de Fréjus

Established in 1971 on 50 acres of natural Mediterranean woodland. Discover more than 130 different species from all of the continents, from mammals to birds and reptiles. Various exhibitions by the trainees encourage audience participation

Grand Canyon du Verdon 

The French "Grand Canyon". Spectacular views with the river Verdon running along the bottom of the gorge from Castellane to the Lac de Ste Croix. Length 21kms, depth 200-700m. 6-8 hours descent for experienced rafters only. The road from Castellane passes through woods & fields of Lavendar used in the perfumeries at Grasse through to Moustiers-Ste. Marie on the D952.

 

With flights to Nice from many regional airports in the UK, fly drive is a possible choice. However, the route from Calais is direct for those preferring to drive and stop-over.

Airport

Toulon 47km
Nice 88km
Marseilles 139km

Motorail

Nice Terminal 97km

Ferry port

Bilbao 966km
Caen 1109km
Calais 1170km
St Malo 1197km