What to do in Port Grimaud
Located in the commune of Grimaud, less than 8 km north of La Rouillère campsite in Ramatuelle in the Var, Port Grimaud is a private lakeside resort built in the 1960s. Reminiscent of Venice, Port Grimaud is a must-see during your stay in the Var… If you’re looking for what to visit, here are our top 5 things to do in Port Grimaud.
Discover Port Grimaud by boat
A guided boat tour is, of course, Port Grimaud’s flagship activity. Guided tours of Port Grimaud on coches d’eau, river boats used to transport passengers, take place from February to November. Rates are €6 per adult and €3 for children aged 3 to 12. Allow 20 min for the visit. During your vacation in Port Grimaud, you can also rent a license-free electric boat to cruise the canals following the beacons. Up to 5 people can climb aboard. Navigation is simple and requires no special knowledge. The cost is €30 for 30 minutes. Rental is available from April to October.
Explore Port Grimaud on foot
Port Grimaud can also be visited on foot. Take a stroll and you’ll see the other side of Port Grimaud’s picturesque, colorful houses with their charming little gardens. Here, it’s all in the details. Take the time to let your eyes wander over the statues, architectural motifs and trompe-l’œil, particularly in Place du Marché. At Place François Spoerry (the architect behind Port Grimaud), you can admire the masterly fountain, beautifully decorated and featuring a portrait of the lakeside town’s founder.
Stroll along the beach at Port Grimaud
The beach at Port Grimaud is ideal for strolling, picnicking or swimming. It’s a beautiful sandy beach with a family atmosphere, close to several restaurants with views over Saint-Tropez. A small nautical base offers jet-ski, towed buoy, kayak, wakeboard, pedalo and stand-up paddle rentals. Plenty to keep you entertained during your visit to Port Grimaud! At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than an impromptu aperitif on the beach at Port Grimaud.
Visit the church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Like the rest of Port Grimaud, theecumenical church of Saint-François d’Assise only dates from the late 1960s. It was inspired by the church at Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue. It’s well worth a visit during your stay in Port Grimaud, if only for its roof access, which offers a breathtaking view of the whole of Port Grimaud, stretching as far as Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime. You’ll have to climb 96 spiral steps and pay €1 to get there. Inside the church, architect François Spoerry has been laid to rest since his death in 1999.
Bike or walk from Grimaud to Port Grimaud
The medieval village of Grimaud is 6 km from Port Grimaud. An itinerary links Grimaud to Port Grimaud by bike or on foot, avoiding the main roads. This will give you the opportunity to visit Grimaud and then discover the surrounding countryside and vineyards during your stay at a Grimaud campsite. Don’t hesitate to ask the Grimaud tourist office for directions.
