When you think of Pampelonne Beach you may well think of St Tropez, however this iconic stretch of sand is actually located in Ramatuelle, the village adjacent to St Tropez. La Plage de Pampelonne refers to 6km of golden coast featuring no less than 24 beach clubs, and is known all over the world for its A-List reputation. Below we offer the ultimate guide to Pampelonne Beach, showing how the area and its beach clubs are split up into different territories, and where the best villas are located in each section.
How to get to Pampelonne Beach, St Tropez
You can get to Pampelonne Beach by taking Route des Plages – the beach road. As you drive along from St Tropez you have to turn left to get to Pampelonne, and from there you can reach all Pampelonne’s different areas.
What are the top areas to know on Pampelonne Beach?
Tahiti Beach
First you will arrive at Tahiti Beach, best known for the Tahiti Beach beach club and Jardin Tropezina. More than 60 years after its creation, Tahiti Beach beach club still feels like a best-kept-secret – a hidden gem which continues to attract an elite clientele. Come to enjoy the wines of Provence amongst blissful surroundings. Meanwhile, Jardin Tropezina aims to emulate a private pergola-shaded beach garden, where guests feel comfortable to relax all day, receiving five-star service.
A luscious green area offering grand villas with plenty of land, properties here are spaced out to allow for maximum privacy. Tahiti Beach is a highly sought-after place to rent and buy villas, and is very family friendly due to being within easy walking distance of Pampelonne and all its amenities.
Villas near Tahiti Beach
Villa Terra Cotta is a 250m2 neo-provencal villa offering guests enchanting surroundings. With sprawling panoramic views over the Bay of Pampelonne, large gardens and 5 spacious bedrooms, this villa located in the prestigious private domain Cap Tahiti is the perfect place to stay for total serenity.
Villa Bouzigues is a beautiful eight-bedroom property ideally located on a quiet path just off Route de Tahiti, just a 10 minute walk from Tahiti’s beach clubs. Highlights include an independent guest house, a fully-enclosed and extremely child-safe swimming pool, and beautiful gardens and terraces.
Chemin de Moulins
The next area is Chemin de Moulins, famous for playing host to Moorea Plage. This enchanting beach club will seduce you with the sound of cicadas, the sea air and the smell of umbrella pines, not to mention its fresh, local cuisine.
The Chemin de Moulins area is wild and untouched, enjoying stunning natural beauty and luscious greenery. The land is flat and the beach here is lovely and wide. This is the perfect location for those who want to be tucked away, while at the same time being very close to St Tropez and its array of exciting beach clubs.
Villas in Chemin de Moulins
Villa Parasol is situated only 2 minutes walk to Pampelonne beach. This newly built villa features stylish interior design and stunning 8000m2 outdoor spaces under towering pine trees.The design, layout and ideal location of this villa make it a top choice for summer 2023.
Chemin de Tamaris
Next, you will reach Chemin de Tamaris, the ‘sexiest turn in Saint Tropez’. This area of Pampelonne Beach, St Tropez was originally known as a family area, but has become a new favourite turn for those going to the most sought-after beach clubs such as Lou Lou, Casa Amor & Bagatelle, all of which hide exclusively down this small road. Hint for those looking for Bagatelle & Casa Amor, they are not listed on the beach clubs signs, but they are there and waiting for you.
Boulevard de Patch
Without a doubt the most iconic area of St Tropez’s Plage de Pampelonne, Boulevard Patch draws in the world’s elite, home to the world-famous Club 55. Established in 1955, Club 55’s philosophy is: “Here the customer is not the king… because he is a friend’, and this attitude is what sees countless celebrities and millionaires come back time and time again. Don’t miss Byblos beach club either – the place to go for a laid-back yet enchanting experience.
The little roads off Boulevard Patch have barriers and require a code to get through, giving properties here a level of exclusivity, although it is important to note that they are not private domains. Avenue des Lauriers Roses has a barrier, and from there this road splits into Avenue Frederic Mistral, Avenue des Mimosas, and Avenue des Belges. Villas located in this area are all less than a five-minute walk to Pampelonne Beach, giving them an extremely sought-after location. This area has a distinct residential feel, with houses dotted along the streets.
On the right side of Pampelonne, there are also little roads with barrier-protected access:
Avenue des Pins, Avenue des Cistes, and Allee des Oursins, which split off into Avenue de Belvedere, Allee des Murenes, and Avenue des Vignes. This area is where you will find Villa Ama, Villa Las Brisas, Villa Mirage II, and Villa Sassari, which we will look at below. In this area, even the most luxurious villas are laid out slightly closer together, with more villas per road. However, they are still not overlooked.
Villas in Boulevard de Patch
Villa Las Brisas is situated just 200m from Club 55 and Nikki Beach. This seven-bedroom, five-bathroom property boasts amenities including a swimming pool, a professional tennis court and a fitness room, as well as an impressive collection of modern art.
Villa Sassari is a newly renovated Provencal style villa, offering six luxurious bedrooms and enjoying a stunning sea view. Conveniences include a newly renovated kitchen, an outdoor dining area, a BBQ, and a heated swimming pool.
Chemin de l’Epi
Chemin de l’Epi is a party-lovers paradise – as you drop down Route de L’Epi you end up at Nikki Beach, one of the hottest beach clubs that international celebrities flock to, offering non-stop party vibes and divine delicacies. In this area you will also find the enchanting Hotel La Reserve, with its fresh Italian cuisine and Dolce Vita attitude tempting you in.
Villas in Chemin de l’Epi
Villa Vibes, offers five ultra-comfortable bedrooms spread over the main property and a chic guest house. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool equipped with massage jets, landscaped gardens, a shaded pergola, and a full security system.
Villa Marilyn is ideally located just 700m from the famous beach clubs of Pampelonne and a short drive from St Tropez centre. This beautiful six-bedroom neo-Provencal villa is set in 4000m2 of manicured forest and gardens, and boasts a mirror pool, a helipad, and more.
Route de Bonne Terrasse
The next area is Route de Bonne Terrasse, a bit further away from the main stretch, giving the area more of a relaxed vibe. There are still some really cool beach clubs here: Indie Beach House is designed in calming neutral tones and serves up delicacies such as ceviche and perfectly cooked steaks , while the kid-friendly Cabane Bambou (translating to Bamboo Hut in english) is a haven of happiness, tucked out of sight and enjoying an exclusive feel.
Villas near Route de Bonne Terrasse
Villa Calliope is a contemporary new villa offering beautiful views over the countryside of Ramatuelle and the mountains behind. Highlights include four bedrooms, a home cinema perfect for family movie nights, a swimming pool complete with a pool house, and a large American kitchen.
Escalet beach
Lastly we come to Escalet beach, where a lack of beach clubs is more than made up for by a myriad of pretty little beaches, coves and rocky inlets, all of which offer stunning natural beauty. Protected by the Conservatoire National du Littoral since 1975, this area is very clean and well-maintained, while the fact that it doesn’t offer any beach clubs means it stays peaceful. A true hidden gem, Escalet beach does have facilities such as toilets, showers, a lifeguard, and snack bars. Just don’t be surprised if you see some naked revellers, as nudism is welcomed in this area.
Over the years, the part of Escalet that is closest to the beach has become more residential, with villas laid out more closely together. However, venture slightly higher up to find a wild, green and hilly landscape.
Villas near Escalet beach
Villa Oursins has a private gate and path leading directly to Escalet beach, with its incredible location also benefiting from breathtaking sea views. Outside, guests can enjoy lovely manicured gardens, a heated swimming pool and lounging areas, while the interior offers a high-quality finish throughout and four spacious bedrooms.
To discuss which area of Pampelonne would suit you best, or to learn more about Plage de Pampelonne in St Tropez, contact Emilia today.
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