La Nartelle: when the French Riviera reveals its most generous face
On the French Riviera, some beaches must be earned — hidden at the back of a calanque, reachable only by sea. Others offer themselves with the evidence of a perfect setting. Nartelle beach belongs to the second category, with a generosity that few Mediterranean shores can claim: over 800 metres of fine golden sand, facing due south across the translucent waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, sheltered from the north winds by the forested hills of the Massif des Maures.
Located east of Sainte-Maxime at the entrance to the gulf, La Nartelle enjoys one of the region's most favourable microclimates: over 300 days of sunshine per year, water temperatures reaching 26°C in July and August, and a quality of light that photographers and sunset devotees know well — golden in the morning, warm and copper-toned as the sun drops over the Saint-Tropez peninsula directly opposite.
To orchestrate every detail of an exceptional day or stay on this coastline, Adopte une Conciergerie is your dedicated partner on the French Riviera.
Geography and access: a beach best arrived at well
Nartelle beach extends along the Avenue du Général Touzet du Vigier, approximately 2 kilometres east of Sainte-Maxime town centre. Its morphology is dual: a generous public section, maintained daily by the municipality and awarded the Blue Flag — France's highest environmental distinction for beaches — and several prestigious private establishments that line the shore, offering premium sunbeds, gastronomic dining and high-end nautical services.
The beach is accessible by car with ample nearby parking, by public transport (bus stop under 500 metres), and by sea for clients arriving by yacht or tender from Saint-Tropez. This last option — reaching La Nartelle by water from Saint-Tropez harbour in around twenty minutes — is precisely the kind of logistics our teams coordinate for Adopte une Conciergerie members.
La Nartelle's private beach clubs: Mediterranean art de vivre at its finest
This is where the finest private beach clubs of Sainte-Maxime are concentrated — reputed to be among the chicest in the region, in direct competition with the legendary Pampelonne beach at Saint-Tropez. Each has its own identity, but all share the same foundation of excellence: personalised service, quality dining and an atmosphere that makes every day a timeless parenthesis.
Le WYC Beach — gastronomy and wellbeing facing the sea
Le WYC, located at La Nartelle, offers sunbeds for a day of leisure under the Côte d'Azur sun. The restaurant, in a sublime setting, serves refined cuisine based on the finest local Var produce: fish, truffles. The relaxation area offers massage sessions, and the more active can enjoy water activities: boat hire, jet ski, water skiing, wakeboarding.
Le Saint-Barth — pool, aqua bar and tropical atmosphere
Le Saint-Barth offers homemade cuisine based on fresh produce and close relationships with local suppliers. This well-known private beach in Sainte-Maxime also features a pool and an aqua bar, as well as sunbeds and day beds for a restful time in the sun. An address that has succeeded in establishing an island atmosphere within the continental setting of the Gulf.
La Voile — seafood with your feet in the sand
La Voile restaurant is located on La Nartelle beach, east of Sainte-Maxime. This long, fine sandy beach offers an exceptional, unspoiled setting, bordered by turquoise waters where you can enjoy a refreshing dip. The menu celebrates the sea's produce with an honesty that rivals the great gastronomic tables of the gulf.
Chez Max — dolce vita and Italian spirit
Chez Max welcomes guests for days full of gentle pleasure and evenings bathed in light. In a setting inspired by the Italian riviera, spacious sunbeds, day beds for couples and families, a turquoise-water pool, lush vegetation and a lounge corner — every corner of the space invites genuine relaxation.
Water sports: the sea as an extraordinary playground
Numerous clubs offer instruction and improvement courses in jet skiing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, kayaking and parasailing. The translucent water reveals a rich marine fauna and flora, accessible from the very first metres.
