Port Grimaud

Only a 20 minute drive to Saint Tropez, the canal town of Port Grimaud is a tourist destination in its own right. It wasn’t always this way.

Seated at the base of Golfe de Saint-Tropez, the port town looks like its been there for hundreds of years. In fact it was a marshland swamp up until the 1960’s when a young architect Francois Spoerry undertook to develop the area following the concepts of ‘Vernacular Architecture’ and ‘New Urbanism’ – revolutionary movements at the time. New construction would incorporate the local materials and architectural styles traditionally used in the region would be designed to promote walk-able neighbourhoods.

Building on the Mediterranean architecture Francois Spoerry built a canal and pedestrian town out of the marshland. Today Port-Grimaud consists of 2,400 housings and 2,000 moorings harmoniously distributed over 12 islands connected with 14 bridges, 16 porches, 7 km of canals, and 14 km piers. It is also an exceptional architecture which allows you to moor your boat directly in front of your living room.

On September 11th 2002, the lake city of Port Grimaud was registered as a masterpiece of the 20th Century patrimony by the Ministry of Culture. This distinction awards the unique and outstanding architecture of the city and preserves its original aspects for future generations.

The best location in Port Grimaud

Villa Port Grimaud is close to the heart of the town, just a few minutes walk to the central market square, yet it is quiet and serene, located on a non-public street. The property has parking spaces for four cars but Port Grimaud itself is a pedestrian town allowing you walk every where at a relaxed pace, enjoying the canal side restaurants, cool and quiet back streets filled with landmarks, as well as access the local market for fresh produce and local beaches for swimming.

The best way to forget the stress of driving is to bring your boat or rent one of your own, which you can moor directly outside the property on its private dock.

You have every option available to you for any type of stay. Sailing enthusiasts can use Golfe de Saint Tropez as their playground; sun seekers can while away the hours on the sun terrace on the roof, at any of the local beaches a few minutes walk away, or take a boat to the famous Saint Tropez day-and-night-life spots on Pampelonne Beach. For the lounge lizard who just wants to relax and unwind there is plenty of shade throughout the villa, both indoors and outdoors, as well a variety of entertainment options.

The neighbourhood atmosphere surrounding Villa Port Grimaud is family friendly, with lots of children around, playing kick-ball on the quiet streets, boating in the canal and enjoying the beaches.

Luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests

There is plenty of room for up to twelve guests to stay overnight in luxurious accommodation. Five in the bedrooms have canal views, two have en-suites and the master bedroom has its own stunning private terrace overlooking the canal. Staff quarters includes a double and single bedroom, its own bathroom and toilet and is located on the first floor with its own private stairway access, and these rooms can also be used for extra guest accommodation.