There are several Saint-Tropez. That of fleeting summers and that of summers that remain. This guide is aimed at the second category: families and clients who want to choose the right villa, in the right area, with the right services — without making a mistake.
The peninsula, read by a professional
Saint-Tropez is not just about the village. The peninsula which extends from Saint-Tropez to Gassin, via Ramatuelle, brings together half a dozen micro-territories, each with its own atmosphere, its tariff codes, its insider addresses. Our house manages around a hundred high-end villas each season for an international clientele: extended families, European houses, large American industrialists, Gulf royalty. Here's what we learned.
Pampelonne — the summer headquarters
Pampelonne, in the broad sense, designates the two and a half kilometer strip between Pointe de la Bonne Terrasse and Pointe du Capon. This is the district that makes Saint-Tropez internationally renowned. The club beaches follow one another: Club 55, Nikki Beach, Bagatelle, Indie Beach, Tiki, Verde, La Réserve à la Plage. One evening in August, lunch at 55 and dinner at Bagatelle is not an anecdote; it's almost a rite.
What to look for in a villa in Pampelonne
The most prestigious villas are lined up on the Saint-Bonaventure plateau, on the Tamaris road, on the Oumede road. Typical size: 300 to 600 m², six to twelve bedrooms, southwest-facing infinity pool, service barn for private team. The most sought-after properties have walking access to the beach via a private path - an almost obligatory condition to avoid car access queues during the twenty peak days.
We do not recommend houses located on the direct edge of Route de l'Épée — even if they are closer to 55, the traffic there makes late afternoons uncomfortable. The villas in the background, on the rear hills, offer much greater tranquility without sacrificing eight to ten minute access to the beach clubs.
Budget and availability
The reference villas in Pampelonne are rented between June and September. The average high week in August is in significantly high ranges; for exceptional properties (properties with twelve bedrooms, open sea views, full staff included), rents are negotiated on estimate. The more solid the file (references, deposits, family use), the more attractive conditions our house obtains from owners.
Les Salins — the forgotten nobility
Less mentioned in magazines, Les Salins remains the most prestigious district of the peninsula for those who value discretion. The beach of the same name, one kilometer long, spreads out at the foot of a preserved tombolo. Many of the villas surrounding it belong to heritage families: the most established Saint-Tropez residents have lived there for two or three generations. There are fewer jet-setters, more shipowners, publishers and collectors.
The neighboring district of Parcs de Saint-Tropez is a closed private domain, with twenty-four hour security, beaches reserved for residents, and an absolutely exceptional level of silence. This is the address for families who do not wish to meet anyone during their stay. Villas are historically passed down from hand to hand — obtaining a rental during July-August requires a network andan anticipation sometimes of a year.
What we recommend in Salins
For an extended family with young children: medium-sized villa (400-500 m²), wooded park, heated swimming pool, walking access to the beach, staff kitchen. For a couple in a retirement area: small renovated Provencal farmhouse, three bedrooms, Mediterranean garden. For receptions: historic property of the Parks, with independent pavilion for guests and event capacity of one hundred seats.
La Moutte — the Bardot echo
La Moutte is a place on the road to Tahiti, a cove nestled between rocks, a personal mythology. It is here that Brigitte Bardot bought her villa La Madrague in 1958, spent her most famous summers there, and still resides there today. The neighborhood has kept this atmosphere: protected, confidential, closed in on itself.
Few villas are marketed there. The rare opportunities concern properties of 400 to 900 m², often with direct access to the sea via private stairs, a rock swimming pool, and a Mediterranean park of one or two hectares. This is the district where the symbolic value exceeds the architectural value: renting in La Moutte means renting a chapter in the history of global style.
For whom is La Moutte?
We address two profiles. On the one hand, couples or small families (six to eight people) who seek absolute silence and have no need for close proximity to beach clubs. On the other hand, clients who want a base far from Pampelonne to receive their yacht crew in the port just ten minutes away, while maintaining a secluded “land” residence.
Ramatuelle — the vineyard and the altitude
The village of Ramatuelle, perched on its hill, is the backdrop to the wine estate which stretches towards Pampelonne. This is where we find, paradoxically, the most beautiful architectural villas on the peninsula: land covering several hectares, large dry stone bastides, contemporary villas designed by international architects. The view, at an altitude of 250-300 meters, extends from the Levant Islands to Cap Camarat. At sunset, the horizon glows red.
The micro-sectors of Ramatuelle
The Plateau de l'Escalet, to the south, is the most sought-after address in 2026: preserved area, access on foot to the coves of Cap Taillat, new villas with mineral swimming pools. The Bouillabaisse district, on the northern slope, faces Saint-Tropez; the villas there are older but benefit from a frontal view of the port. The domaine de l'Oumede, in an arc above Pampelonne, remains a market classic: benchmark villas, security included, private access to the beach.
For whom is Ramatuelle?
Ramatuelle is particularly suitable for families who want to combine beach and countryside. You go down to Pampelonne in the morning by car (ten to fifteen minutes), you go back up for lunch, you have dinner in the village (at Fabrice Vulin's La Vague d'Or, at L'Oréade, or in a restaurant on the village square), you sleep in the cool altitude. It is also the best budgetary choice for those who find Pampelonne too dense and Les Salins difficult to access.
Services and benefits — what really makes the difference
Permanent staff
A high-end villa is distinguished by three services that must be required: a butler for the management of meals and linen, a cook or a private chef, and a gardener for the maintenance of the swimming pool, gardens and park. In the most established properties, the permanent team can number up to seven people in July-August, including driver, housekeeper, security guard and bartender for receptions.
