La Croix Valmer

Discover the charming village of La Croix-Valmer near Saint-Tropez

La Croix-Valmer is one of those destinations in the Var region that regulars of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez keep jealously to themselves.

This town, located between Cavalaire-sur-Mer and Ramatuelle, boasts seven fine-sand beaches along a 6-kilometer stretch of coastline—Gigaro, Sylvabelle, Débarquement Beach, and Briande Bay—in an area largely protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. No seaside hotels, no concrete: nature has remained in control. Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat, accessible on foot from Gigaro, will give you the impression of having discovered a corner of Provence that no one else knows about yet. The village has managed to preserve its tranquility and traditions, despite its many tourists.

And La Croix-Valmer is not just about the beach. Between the vineyards that slope down to the sea, the Belle Époque villas, the coastal path connecting the headlands, and Provençal cuisine deeply rooted in the local culture, there’s plenty to make for a well-rounded stay. The town is also the first in the Var department to have adopted a sustainable development program—a commitment that is reflected in the quality of the hospitality and accommodations.

Strolling in La Croix Valmer

The town boasts 220 hectares of protected natural parkland, offering magnificent walks through the woods and along the coast: the customs officers’ trail from Gigaro Beach to Cap Lardier is renowned for its scenery. The old village is dominated by the 14th-century Clock Tower, a remnant of a fortified castle and ancient fortifications. An old windmill can still be seen there.

The most beautiful beaches of La Croix Valmer

With its seven natural beaches of fine sand stretching along 6 km of coastline, La Croix Valmer is renowned for the quality of its swimming waters. The Débarquement beach is the liveliest, fully equipped, and supervised during the season, with restaurants and water sports activities. The Gigaro beach is the most family-friendly: it is also the starting point of the coastal trail toward Cap Lardier.

Sylvabelle Beach is worth the effort—about a hundred steps down through the pine trees—but the water there is a remarkable blue. The wildest beaches, Brouis and La Briande, are accessible only on foot: allow 45 minutes from Gigaro for the first, a little longer for the second. In summer, free shuttles run between the village and the main beaches from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.