{"id":18331,"date":"2025-12-15T12:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-var-ramatuelle.com\/vacations-var\/what-to-do-in-sainte-maxime\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:09:03","slug":"what-to-do-in-sainte-maxime","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-var-ramatuelle.com\/en\/vacations-var\/what-to-do-in-sainte-maxime\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Sainte-Maxime"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What to do on vacation in Sainte-Maxime<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Located 20 minutes north of La Rouill\u00e8re campsite in Ramatuelle<\/a>, Sainte-Maxime<\/strong> is a famous seaside resort in the Var that has nothing to envy its neighbors. If you’re still not sure what to do on your camping vacation in the Var, here’s our top 10 list of the best things to do in Sainte-Maxime<\/strong> during your vacation in the Var<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La pointe des Sardinaux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located to the east of the town center, the Pointe des Sardinaux<\/strong> is Sainte-Maxime’s natural wonder. It’s a wild and<\/strong> absolutely peaceful peninsula<\/strong> of small coves. A ban on construction has preserved the site. Here you can swim, sunbathe, meditate, walk and snorkel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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The Myrtles botanical garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a breath of fresh air during your camping holiday in Sainte-Maxime<\/a>? Then head for theMyrtes botanical garden<\/g>! Some sixty plant species can be discovered in this superb garden. You’ll find palm trees, myrtles, umbrella breads… Admission is free. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spend an afternoon at the beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beaches of the C\u00f4te d’Azur<\/strong> are each more beautiful than the next, and Sainte-Maxime has 7 of them! The Croisette and downtown beaches offer superb views of Saint-Tropez. La Madrague beach is ideal for snorkeling. Plage de la Nartelle is ideal for families with children. Ch\u00e2teau Barbeyrolles and its organic wines, Ch\u00e2teau de Chausse and Domaine du Bourrian are other vineyards to visit. Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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A picnic at a Sainte-Maxime market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sainte-Maxime has several pleasant, colorful markets<\/strong> where you can sample the region’s produce and local specialties<\/strong>. The Sainte-Maxime market takes place on Fridays. A regional produce market is held every Thursday morning. In summer, there’s also a night-time arts and crafts market<\/strong> full of surprises to delight art lovers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strolling along the waterfront<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The seafront promenade<\/strong> is one of the must-sees on your visit to Sainte-Maxime. It’s a pleasant place to discover the town’s atmosphere. There’s always something going on, from morning to night. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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Discover downtown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sainte-Maxime’s town center<\/strong> is well worth a visit. It’s small, but nonetheless enchanting. You’ll love strolling through its narrow streets<\/strong>, filled with small boutiques, restaurants and bars. It’s in the town center that you’ll find the famous Tour Carr\u00e9e. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See the Tour Carr\u00e9e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tour Carr\u00e9e<\/strong> is thelandmark of Sainte-Maxime<\/strong>. It used to house the Mus\u00e9e des Traditions Locales. Since 2018, the museum has unfortunately been closed. You can still admire the stone building from the outside. The tower dates back to the 16th century<\/strong> and was built to protect the town from pirates and religious wars. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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A family day at Aqualand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aqualand Sainte-Maxime<\/a> boasts 13 water attractions<\/strong>. Whether you prefer thrills or relaxation, you’re sure to have a great day out with the whole family. The water park<\/strong> is open from late June to early September. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Taste the wines of Domaine des Beaucas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Domaine des Beraucas<\/strong> is a vineyard located at the foot of the Massif des Maures in Sainte-Maxime<\/strong>. All the wines produced are AOC C\u00f4tes-de-Provence. If you like wine, don’t hesitate to pay a visit and why not come back from your vacation in Sainte-Maxime with a few good bottles of local wine. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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Admire the view from the Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9on Gaumont<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as the H\u00f4tel des Tourelles, the Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9on Gaumont<\/strong> is a hotel restaurant overlooking the town. It dates from the late 19th century and belonged to the French industrialist who founded the Gaumont film company. Drop in to admire the view all the way to Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other towns to discover around Sainte-Maxime:<\/h2>\n
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