La Croix-Valmer – The French Riviera Time Capsule
The French Riviera time capsule – La Croix-Valmer
The world seems to have become such a complicated place, particularly over the past few years – Crazy politics, technology glitches, travel troubles, AI assistants…. Have you ever just wanted to step back in time and appreciate the simpler things in life? Well, we may have just the answer.
Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but La Croix-Valmer is a real hidden gem on the French Riviera, a pretty village with wonderful beaches and protected woodland. La Croix-Valmer is located just a few kilometres from Saint Tropez, yet it is a million miles away from the private posing plages of Pampelonne and other parts of the Côte d’Azur.
If you are dreaming of the sound of the waves, lazy afternoons on sandy beaches or by your pool, shady restaurant terraces, long walks along coastal paths or through umbrella pine forests, visits to local vineyards and beauty spots, this could be the dream destination for you!
The Robb Report published an article some time ago about the opening of the exclusive 5 star resort, Lily of the Valley which is located above the main beach. The article reads – “When French media magnate Alan Weill called up the superstar designer Philippe Starck, asking him to redesign the hotel he had just bought on the Saint Tropez peninsula, at first Starck turned him down. He did not like the Côte d’Azur, and had not stepped foot in Saint Tropez in 50 years. But when Weill told him about this particular area, La Croix-Valmer, where his family had gone for generations, Starck agreed to check it out.”
The article continues – “Immediately, Starck fell under its charm: the quiet, sandy Gigaro beach, the expansive sea views, the wild green nature reserves, and none of the flashiness of Saint Tropez. “I rented a scooter, I went everywhere and I thought: it’s not possible!” he recalls. “It is like this place has been protected under a glass dome.”
We totally agree with Monsieur Starck, La Croix-Valmer is a very special place, it is like a time capsule that transports you back to the Riviera of the 50’s or 60’s (or how you would imagine it was at least). If you want to come here and switch off, we can’t think of many better places, but there is also a lot to do in the area. The centre of La Croix-Valmer is dominated by a 14th century clock tower, it is small but functional with some great restaurants, shops and facilities. Saint Tropez is just 12 kilometres to the East and many other Riviera villages such as Ramatuelle, Gassin and Grimaud are within easy reach, plus you have Cavalaire sur Mer, Rayaol Canadel, Le Lavandou and the whole of the Provence coast to explore to the West.
There are several beautiful beaches by the village spanning over several kilometres of coastline, all in a lovely setting with rocks and trees as a backdrop. The water is stunningly clear and the beaches are all sandy, they have been awarded the ‘blue flag’ for cleanliness and facilities, which includes free shuttle buses from the village to the most popular beaches, all beaches have their own character and are more than worth exploring.
As well as the coastline, the area is extremely green with umbrella pine forests and vineyards covering huge swathes of the landscape. The town owns 220 Hectares of protected nature reserves and is a magnificent place for walking in the woods and along the coast from Gigaro beach around the headland to Cap Lardier or even further to the beaches near Saint Tropez if you are feeling adventurous. You can see some more information about La Croix-Valmer here.
Property in La Croix-Valmer
Here are some examples of property in La Croix-Valmer which is currently for sale to show you what is available. We have access to the entire market in the area so do not hesitate to ask if you would like more details on this or on the area in general. Our local property specialist Deborah Bellini lives in the area and would be delighted to have a chat.
Set within a sought-after private domain just two minutes from the village, this 3 bed light-filled villa enjoys a favourable south/west orientation and an entirely enclosed plot of approximately 1,000 m2. Surrounded by unspoilt greenery with no overlooking neighbours, it offers a genuine sense of retreat while remaining very close to the village..
Ideally located near Gigaro, this elegant property of approximately 365m2 has been completely renovated and offers beautiful spaces bathed in light.
Facing southwest, the property captivates with its spacious living room of over 100m2, six bedrooms, five of which are en suite, and a refined wine cellar. The gardens of nearly two acres offer stunning views down to the sea.
On the most sought-after heights of Gigaro, within a private estate of approximately 9 hectares, this exceptional property enjoys absolute tranquillity and breathtaking panoramic sea views over the Îles d’Or.
The villa has been completely renovated and has a kitchen with wine cellar, laundry room, elegant dining room and large living room with fireplace. There are five bedrooms, including two master suites, complemented by a space dedicated to children with a dormitory, shower room and play area.
Outside, the art of living unfolds around a spectacular infinity pool facing the sea, a jacuzzi, a games room with bar and billiards, and a shaded pétanque court. There is a separate annexe, double garage and even a helipad.
If you are considering property in La Croix-Valmer and you have some questions about life in and around this beautiful village, contact us by email or on +33 970 44 66 43 to ask any questions, Deborah or another member of the team would be delighted to help. Alternatively, visit the Home Hunts website to search through thousands of luxury french properties.
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