Peninsula Hilltop Villages

Cherish an insider’s look into the authentic, serene inland villages of the Saint-Tropez Peninsula on this enlightening tour. You’ll be charmed by Ramatuelle, a village perched atop a hill that boasts wonderfully narrow streets and clusters of age-old fortified homes. In the center of town, find a 17th-century Romanesque-style church and the stirring Memorial to the Resistance. Journey to Gassin and roam winding streets past softly hued buildings set off by contrasting shutters that give the village its definitive Provençal character. However, you’ll agree that its peerless views of the countryside and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are what truly set Gassin apart from other French villages. Continue on to Grimaud, another hilltop village that has lovingly retained its feudal character. Behold the ruins of an 11th-century château that overlooks the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and explore the heart of the village, a warren of cozy streets lined with beautifully restored 15th-century houses. You’ll long remember this journey to a bygone time in the Saint-Tropez Peninsula’s beguiling mountain villages.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Traverse the enchanting Provençal countryside on your visit to three superb hamlets.
• See fortified stone dwellings and a monument honoring the French Resistance in Ramatuelle.
• Walk through Gassin’s maze of streets flanked by quaint homes brushed in a soft palette.
• Wander down immaculately preserved 15th-century streets boasting historic stone-built homes in Grimaud.
• Bask in glorious vistas of Provence’s magnificent landscapes and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.