“Ne me quitte pas”Jaques Brel
Location
Relais de Font Mourier, at the foot of the Maures Mountain Range, close to Saint-Tropezand its beaches, only 2 km from the sea, welcomes you to a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of a pinewood filled with Provencal colors and fragrances.The starting point of many activities, ranging from water sports (scuba diving, sailing, kite surfing, jet skiing ect) to hiking, to art galleries, food and wine tours jet-setting and glamour.
Cogolin itself has different historic-artistic interest points. Its handicraft artsproduces terracotta items, the renowned Provencal fabrics, the famous pipes, whilst the Provencal markets, framed in the beautiful medieval environment, sell typical products.
In the hinterland take a moment to visit Gassin,one of the most beautiful towns in France! It is a small medieval town that depends on its local economy based on vine-growing with an extraordinary 360 view of the peninsula from its promontory.Hills, cork-trees, vineyards and, all the way on the bottom, the blue of the Mediterranean Sea, as far as the eye can see...
Grimaud, with its feudal castle keeping guard on the sea, is also seductive. Visit its Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.A medieval town on the seashore with a modern pile-dwelling city at its feet:Port Grimaud, also known as the Venice of Provence.In a nutshell, that is how you can describe Grimaud.
Ramatuellewill be your refuge!Many astarhas fallen in love with this age-old little town, which clings to the hills, in the middle of the vineyards, with its houses overlooking the beaches ofPampelonne.A blaze ofbougainvilleaand sun, here you'll enjoy, under the shade of an olive tree, paintings, typical wooden, fabric and wicker products and the Provencalbistrots.Furthermore Ramatuelle hostsinternational eventssuch as theFestival de Jazz (Jazz Festival)and theFestival de Musique Classique (Classic Music Festival).
From the hotel residence Font Mourier you can also reach theGulf of St.Tropez,where you can go on numerousexcursionsfrom the marinas ofCogolinandPort-Grimaud.With the famousSaint-Tropez, city of art, culture andtraditions, you will think of the jet-set, yachts, shopping, Brigitte Bardot but also of Picasso, Prévert, Signac and theImpressionists.Visit it and you will understand why this historic place continues to exert an irresistible charm.With fashions that come and go, Saint-Tropez has knowingly preserved the joy of a Provencal town on the Mediterranean Sea.While you saunter along, you'll discover:markets,bistrots, restaurants, fisherman and bowls players.The dreamy myth of Saint-Tropez has always made this town the main destination for many celebrities, sea lovers, history, art and.....casino buffs!
You'll find it hard to go back home...
Winter in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, for a moment of relaxation in Provence
During a weekend or for a few days come and discover or re-discover themore authentic part of the Gulf of Saint Tropez.From October to March, you will find a whole new world:with a milder sun and more vivid landscape, in a blaze of light.
The weather is milder for loafers, lovers of nature, art, sports, food and wine and....shopping.It is during this period that you will enjoy, just like a realgourmet, the Gulf of Saint Tropez.
The Gulf of Saint-Tropezoffseason, the magic still continues...
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Latitude:6 33' 53-56 East
Longitude:43 15' 20-41 North
Port Grimaud 2 km
Gassin 3 km
Saint Tropez 5 km
Private and fully equipped beach, with life guard, only 2 km
By car
FROM MARSEILLE:take highway A8.Exit at Le Cannet des Maures-Le Luc.Follow the indications for Saint-Tropez.At the rotunda (or roundabout) just outside Grimaud,do notfollow the indications for Cogolin but follow the ones for TROPEZ-TOULON (twice on the right) and, arriving at the rotunda, take the second exit towards Font Mourier.Follow the sign for the hotel "Le Relais de Font Mourier".
FROM NICE:take highway A8 for Cannes Aix-en-Provence, exit at MUY-ST MAXIME-ST TROPEZ and follow the indications for Saint-Tropez Sainte-Maxime.8 km after Sainte Maxime, at the intersection, go right towards Hyères-Toulon-Cogolin.At the rotunda, take the third right that goes towards Font Mourier and follow the sign for the hotel "Le Relais de Font Mourier".
FROM TOULON:take the N98 for Saint-Tropez.Pass the town La Môle and keep Cogolin to your left (do not enter it) and 2 km after having crossed the industrial area, take, at the rotunda, the first right towards Font Mourier.Follow the sign for the hotel "Le Relais de Font Mourier".
By plane
The airport of Nice is 98 km away.From the airport follow the directions "By Car - from Nice".
The airport ofToulonis 46 Km away, follow the directions « By Car – from Toulon ».
By train
The train station ofToulonis 62 km away.From the station follow the directions "By Car - from Toulon".
The train station ofFrejus St Raphaëlis 34 km away.From the station follow the directions ST-TROPEZ on the RN 98. Pass Frejus, St. Aygulf, Les Issambres, Sainte Maxime, always following the directions for ST-TROPEZ (RN 98).8 km after Sainte Maxime, at the intersection, go right towards Hyères-Toulon-Cogolin.At the rotunda, take the third right that goes towards Font Mourier and follow the sign for the hotel "Le Relais de Font Mourier".
