Le Belvedere
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A one-of-a-kind residence with the most stunning views across the gulf of Saint-Tropez, Le Belvédère offers beauty and elegance just a short stroll from a cha...
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A one-of-a-kind residence with the most stunning views across the gulf of Saint-Tropez, Le Belvédère offers beauty and elegance just a short stroll from a charming French Riviera seaside town.
Set in an exclusive neighbourhood of Sainte-Maxime, this villa is all about refined living in a wonderful part of the Côte d'Azur. Just step out from the salon to the sea-facing terrace and admire the glistening panorama of the Mediterranean! The décor here is chic with sophisticated furnishings whilst blue-shuttered windows frame incredible sea vistas. A luxurious cinema lounge, gym and games room add to the allure of this gorgeous abode.
Sleeping up to 22 guests, there are nine inviting double bedrooms, most with en suite bathrooms and many with terraces and/or glorious sea-views. The most beautiful of all is the master double with doors sliding open to a vast private terrace with ample space for sunbathing, dining al-fresco or lounging with a glass of rosé on warm summer evenings.
The heated infinity swimming pool also faces the Côte d'Azur, as does the graceful and impressive poolhouse with its fully-equipped summer kitchen, dining area and lounge with open fireplace – such an enchanting place to spend time with loved ones. The landscaped gardens are just as exquisite – come across the wisteria-clad colonnade, jasmine surrounding the fountain of Neptune, a vegetable garden, fruit trees growing oranges, lemons, almonds and apricots alongside the colours and scents of the French Riviera with lavender, thyme and rosemary amidst the terraced grounds.
Just a ten-minute stroll down the hill brings you to the heart of Sainte-Maxime, a picturesque seaside town with restaurants, café terraces, a daily covered market and brilliant beaches. Boat trips from the marina will whisk you away to nearby Saint-Tropez or book a private yacht to tour this magnificent part of the coast.
Play golf at a choice of prestigious courses, partake in a wide range of summer watersports, follow walking trails through the verdant hills and visit picture-perfect hilltop villages such as Grimaud, Gassin and Ramatuelle. Head to the exclusive beach clubs of Saint-Tropez’ Plage de Pampelonne, soak up the sophisticated summer vibe of Saint-Raphaël or you could even venture to Cannes, reached in under an hour passing the landscapes of the Massif de l'Esterel.
What you should know…
- Le Belvédère sleeps up to 22 guests across 9 double bedrooms, two of which feature a private lounge with a 2-person sofa-bed - please see the "Features" tab and floorplans for further details on the layout.
- Young children will need supervising across the beautiful terraces and landscaped gardens with various levels and steps (and by the pond and pool).
- The discreet house manager lives in a cottage (in separate grounds) around 40m from the villa.
Property Features
Villa Interiors
Main Floor
- Entrance, boot room and guest WC
- Large lounge with doors leading to sea-view terrace
- Dining room with doors leading to sea-view terrace
- Kitchen, fully-equipped, with doors leading to sea-view terrace
- Bedroom with king-size double bed, dressing room with safe, sea-view terrace and en suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC
First Floor
- Master bedroom suite with king-size double bed, dressing room and en suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC. Large private terrace with sea-view and al-fresco lounge/dining area
- Bedroom suite with king-size double bed, separate lounge/bedroom with double sofa-bed and doors leading to sea-view terrace from each room. Two bathrooms with showers and WCs
Second Floor
- Bedroom with king-size double bed, side sea-view and en suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed
- Bathroom with shower and WC (shared between above bedrooms)
- Staff kitchen/laundry room
Lower Ground Floor (garden level)
- Cinema room with projector, screen, large TV, sound system and DVD player
- Wine cellar
- Gym
- Games room with bar, billiard table and tennis tennis
- Master bedroom with king-size double bed, lounge with double sofa-bed, doors leading to terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed, doors leading to terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and WC
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed, doors leading to terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated infinity swimming pool (15x5m, depth: 1.5-1.6m) with rolling safety shutter. Open all year
- Pool house with fully-equipped summer kitchen, lounge area with open fireplace and dining area for up to 22 guests, shower and changing area
- Pizza oven and barbecue
- Firepit
- Landscaped gardens (terraced levels with steps)
- Fish pond and grotto
- Fountain
- Pétanque court
- Vegetable plot and fruit trees
- Badminton, croquet
- Water-polo
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Smart TV (with Netflix)
- Cinema room with projector
- DVD (and DVD library)
- Gym
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Table football
- Badminton and croquet
- Water polo
- Board games
- Library
Location
About the surrounding area of Le BelvedereLe Belvédère is set in an exclusive neighbourhood of Sainte-Maxime, a short stroll down the hill to the shops, restaurants and beaches of this charming French Riviera resort overlooking the gulf of Saint-Tropez.
A relaxed town compared to glitzier Saint-Tropez just across the bay, Sainte-Maxime is a lovely place to spend time, backed by beautiful hills and enjoying a sunny climate. The old town is attractive with its café and restaurant terraces which come to life on summer evenings, a daily covered market (five mornings a week in winter) and a larger market on a Thursday morning showcasing the best regional produce.
The town’s main sandy beach is next to the picturesque port and is home to a small handful of beachside restaurants whilst slightly further south is Plage de la Croisette and Sainte-Maxime’s sailing club. Just north of the town, come across the long sandy beach of Plage de la Nartelle (3km), loved especially by families and windsurfing enthusiasts or seek out the wilder shores around La Pointe des Sardinaux (3km), the last part reached only on foot and popular with snorkellers.
There are also ample opportunities for summer boat trips – Saint-Tropez is just a 20-minute ferry ride away or take a private excursion to explore this gorgeous coastline either north around Saint-Raphaël and the Esterel calanques or south towards Port Grimaud, Saint-Tropez and beyond.
Golf-lovers can play at the 18-hole Golf Blue Green Sainte-Maxime course or the prestigious Beauvallon Golf Club, both around 5km away. Other outdoor activities include wonderful walking trails in the hills, cycling, horse-riding as well as a wealth of summer watersports in or around Sainte-Maxime such as stand-up paddle boarding, sea-kayaking, pedalo hire and diving as well as wake-boarding and water-skiing.
Discover the glamour of Saint-Tropez (16km), one of the French Riviera’s most famous towns, with its boutiques, high-end restaurants and impressive marina alongside its characterful old quarter and bustling twice-weekly market at Place des Lices. If driving, combine with a trip to one of the exclusive beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach (20km) or venture to the wild shores and beautiful landscapes around La Croix Valmer, Plage de Gigaro and Plage d’Héraclée, an area also ideal for keen hikers and wine lovers.
Flower-filled Grimaud (13km) is an old Provençal village with stunning views down to the coast, a delightful spot for a gourmet lunch or just a potter around its medieval lanes. Ramatuelle (17km) and Gassin (15km) are two other picture-perfect hilltop villages in this part of the French Riviera, or visit Port-Grimaud (10km), a unique seaside town, also known as the ‘little Venice of Provence’, where you can explore its canals by boat.
Heading north, experience the French Riviera charm of Saint-Raphaël (24km) and historic Fréjus (22km) or you could even spend the day in Cannes (60km), around an hour away by car via the autoroute through the Massif de l'Esterel.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Aéroport de Saint-Tropez - private planes
(20km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Toulon-Hyères Airport
(55km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
(78km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Sainte-Maxime
(Within 700m) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Sainte-Maxime
(Within 700m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Casino Shop
(800m) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Sainte-Maxime
(800m) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf Blue Green Sainte-Maxime/Beauvallon Golf Club
(5km/5.5km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Les Arcs - Draguignan
(30km) |
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Region
Once a traditional fishing village, Saint-Tropez is now one of the most glamourous destinations of the Côte d’Azur and welcomes visitors from across the world.
However, there’s more to Saint-Tropez bay than exclusive beach clubs, glitzy boutiques and fine dining restaurants. From the family-friendly beaches of Sainte-Maxime to the vineyards of La Croix Valmer, Oliver’s Travels guests can truly admire this enchanting corner of the French Riviera whilst staying in one of our handpicked villas in and around Saint-Tropez.
Soak up the luxurious yet laidback vibe of Saint-Tropez as you wander around its marina lined with huge yachts contrasting colourful fishermen’s houses overlooking the bay. The old quarter is a warren of winding lanes with French designer boutiques, picturesque cafes and restaurants whilst Place des Lices hosts a vibrant Provençal market on a Tuesday and Saturday morning. Enjoy the most glorious vistas from Saint-Tropez’s 17th century citadel and maritime museum. Boat trips are another superb way to tour this part of the coast and passenger ferries cross the bay.
Just south of the town, follow Brigitte Bardot’s footsteps as you visit one of Plage de Pampelonne’s exclusive beach clubs, the most famous being Le Club 55 (always book well in advance). Stretching over 5km, Pampelonne’s long sandy beach is also loved for its vast range of summer watersports including jet-skiing, windsurfing and paddleboarding.
The picture-perfect villages of Saint-Tropez bay are beautifully located to make the most of the French Riviera scenery. On the hillside overlooking Plage de Pampelonne, Ramatuelle has attracted artists and writers over the years and is full of charm – look out for performances during its theatre and jazz festivals in the summer months. Meanwhile, hilltop Gassin is classified as one of France’s 'Plus Beaux Villages’ whilst flower-filled Grimaud is such a pretty medieval village with yet more stunning views of the coast.
Driving into the Maures hills, discover the characterful villages of La Garde-Freinet and Le Plan-de-la-Tour surrounded by oak and chestnut forests, a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, horse-riding enthusiasts and other outdoor adventurists.
Back to the coast, take a boat tour of Port Grimaud, known as the ‘little Venice of the Côte d’Azur’, and experience its atmospheric Monday evening summer market. Across the other side of the bay, Sainte-Maxime is a lovely sheltered seaside town with pretty cafes, a daily market and gorgeous beaches. Families adore this area – there are tree-top adventures, tennis, mini-golf, a water park and coastal paths for biking and hiking.
Golf-lovers can appreciate a choice of courses – Golf Blue Green as well as the prestigious Beauvallon Golf Club and Golf Club Saint-Tropez. Wine connoisseurs should head to the wine châteaux of Saint-Tropez and Pampelonne as well as the vineyards of La Croix Valmer.
Not forgetting the idyllic shores of soft sand and crystal-clear sea of La Croix Valmer’s coastline from Plage de Sylvabelle to Plage de Gigaro, also home to a wonderful coastal walking trail with the most incredible flora and fauna alongside sensational views of the Mediterranean as you hike towards Cap Lardier and beyond.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesAs well as gorgeous beaches, a wealth of seasonal watersports and beautiful hills for long family walks, there is plenty in and around Sainte-Maxime to keep all ages entertained – no wonder the seaside town has been awarded a ‘Famille Plus’ designation.
In the summer months, the carrousel by marina is an enchanting place for youngsters, not far from the little road train that departs for a 45-minute tour of the town, taking in the views of the bay en route. For a change of scene, wander down to the Jardin Botanique (2km) with its shady trees and little playground.
There are many summer boat trips with ferries whisking you away to nearby Saint-Tropez or Saint-Raphaël as well as private yacht charters and sight-seeing excursions of the French Riviera.
Find waterparks near Sainte-Maxime, Gassin and Fréjus and a tree-top adventure centre just a 10-minute drive away, Aventure Famille, also featuring a fun mini-golf course. Sainte-Maxime is home to a municipal tennis court whilst local water-based activities include paddle-boarding, sea-kayaking, wakeboarding, pedalo hire, snorkelling, diving and more.
Not forgetting Saint-Tropez, a great day out especially when reached by boat, or drive to the iconic Plage de Pampelonne with its exclusive beach clubs and summer watersports.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Beach
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Sailing
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Go-Karting
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Badminton
- Boules/Petanque
- Board games
- Child-Safe Pool
- Heated Pool
- Lift
- Games Room
- Indoor Games
- Outdoor Games
- Table Tennis
- Table Football
- Pool/Snooker
- Home Cinema
- DVD
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Private chef
- Extra cleaning
- Pre-stocked fridge
- Babysitting
- Transfers
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
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Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a hig...
Read moreEvent information
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
| Security deposit | €15,000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €15,000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, changed once for stays of more than 7 nights. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes and mid-stay cleaning for stays of more than 7 nights also included. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax is included. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. All other changeover days on request. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Pool opening dates? | Open all year. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. |
| Pool heating charge? | Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings (reception only) are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. Stag/hen parties and any other special events are not allowed. |
| Other Ts and Cs | A cot and highchair are available on request. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Le Belvédère sleeps up to 22 guests across 9 double bedrooms, two of which feature a private lounge with a 2-person sofa-bed - please see the "Features" tab and floorplans for further details on the layout. |
| Other Ts and Cs | The discreet house manager lives in a cottage (in separate grounds) around 40m from the villa. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 22 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Jul 26th 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 | £78,049 |
| Sep 1st 2024 - Oct 1st 2024 | £63,415 |
| Oct 1st 2024 - Apr 30th 2025 | £48,780 |
| Apr 30th 2025 - May 31st 2025 | £63,415 |
| May 31st 2025 - Jun 30th 2025 | £68,292 |
| Jun 30th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £78,049 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 30th 2025 | £63,415 |
| Sep 30th 2025 - Jan 27th 2026 | £48,780 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
- When did you become the owner?
January 2020.
- What was it about the proper you first fell in love with?
The view! The most spectacular sea view I had ever...
Read moreOwner Profile
- When did you become the owner?
January 2020.
- What was it about the proper you first fell in love with?
The view! The most spectacular sea view I had ever seen.
- Are there any interesting stories in its history?
It's history is still being made.
- Have you ever had any famous guests staying?
The owner.
- For anyone who is coming to stay, is there anything you suggest they really...
Must do?
Take the boat across the bay to St. Tropez.
Must eat?
Everything! Especially the bread and pastries.
Must see?
1. Drive the coastal road to Nice.
2. Visit one of the many private beaches with restaurants.
3. Visit a vineyard.
- What insider tip would you pass on about the property or the area?
1. The shops, bars and restaurants of St. Maxime are reachable on foot in no more than ten minutes. Leave the car at the villa.
2. Do not attempt to drive to St. Tropez. Take the boat.
3. Enjoy our wonderful cinema room, equipped with bar.
4. Enjoy games on the lawn.
5. Spend all day by the pool in our spectacular, fully-equipped pool house.
6. Explore inland by car, away from the coast. Lovely countryside and villages. Fewer tourists.
Reviews
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Perfect location
The villa was fantastic and the location was perfect – we had so many options on what to do based on the location.
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Very happy!
We could walk down to St Maxime harbor and shop and dine or if we felt like it take the ferry to St Tropez (which was super easy) and have dinner there. Everything was easy and we could not have been happier.
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The gardens are a delight!
The gardens are a delight. Lots of nooks and crannies to get away from the main party and enjoy a quiet read in the shade.
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Never seen a sea view like it!
Never seen a sea view like it! The owners couldn’t be more helpful. The pool is delightful
and the pool house is wonderful. Everything is there! You can happily spend all day by the
pool.
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Spectacular.
Spectacular. So spacious and what a view! Couldn’t be more pleased with it.
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