Port Grimaud is actually an annexed part of the village by the name of Grimaud. It is south-west of Saint-Tropez, it is located half an hour from Frejus, and Sainte Maxime is 12km away.
It's a great choice for acquiring property especially if you are a boat owner as many of the properties come with their own mooring which are very hard to find in the South of France.
The proximity to Saint-Tropez is a huge benefit of course and very much part of the allure as it is visible across the gulfe of Saint tropez and only a few minutes away by boat.
Here are some facts, information and reasons why this is a good place to buy:
Properties:
The entire seafront village was designed in the 1960's by an architect named François Spoerry, thus it is a rather modern town, yet it was constructed in a Venetian style.
The majority of the real estate there comes with its own berth for docking the owner's huge sailing yachts and assorted boats in the Gulf of Saint Tropez. The sale of the property has been so successful that it is also a Port Grimaud 2 and 3!
Some property facts:
Most houses are three stories, "Fisher Mans Land".
Every house is unique in style and color.
Most have berths.
All apartments are stylish in challenging old Provencal style.
Most of the houses have spacious balconies from which the other inhabitants, and the boats that can be observed to pass through. This is part of the charm,You see, instead of driving to never, only with a boat!
Bars and restaurants:
Part of the success of this development is that cafes, bars, restaurants and shops are always a few minutes walk, and there are 2 sandy beaches, you can go further. It 's really a pleasure private lagoon city.
If you want to eat and drink, are easily accessible to the public and it will be very tempting rows of cafes, restaurants and seeBrasserie.
Some of the best-known restaurants "La Boheme", the beautiful run by an English family Monroe and again by an English family, which is both an excellent value.
You may also love La Table du Mareyeur, also run by an Englishman, on the Place des artisans.
Main or second home?
The owners, such as Joan Collins, all rich in their own right, Grimaud is actually more of a village instead of one, where people live year-round,and of course it is filled during the summer.
Access to the homes is basically only done by boat, thus there are boat tours available of Port Grimaud.
Hotels and Places to Stay:
One of the fine places to stay in Port Grimaud is the Relais Du Silence Suffren Hotel. From there you will be able to take a water taxi to the beach, as you are considered a resident when you stay at the Relais.
There are also boats available to take you to St. Tropez if you so desire. A market is held twice a week, so that you can stock up on all manner of food, including bread, vegetables, and meat, to make your stay there as pleasant as possible.
Things To Do:
In this Venice of France, of course there is a fantastic yacht club. It is called Yacht Club International de Port Grimaud, and once you visit it; you'll understand the "International" portion in its name, as so many languages are spoken there!
There is never a question as to what to do, as you can: golf, tennis, go shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, sailing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, jet skiing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, biking, hiking, fishing, fitness center/gym, cinemas/movie theaters, live theatre, museums, miniature golf, horseback riding as well as take cooking courses from well-renowned chefs!
Conclusion:
If you are a boat owner or just love boats and yachting then Port Grimaud is probably one of the best places to buy a second home in the whole of the Med.
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