What to See & Do
Port Grimaud Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Streets-Dikes & Marina | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Beaches | ★★★☆☆ | Beaches | Self | Either |
| 03 | Boat Ride | ★★☆☆☆ | Boating | Either | Paid |
| 04 | St. François Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church + Panorama | Self | Either |
| 05 | Food & Craft Markets | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food & Craft Market | Self | Free |
| 06 | Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | Tourist Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
01. Streets-Dikes & Marina
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Port Grimaud, known as the local Venice, in reference to the famous Italian city, is a village built on water, with its streets formed by 12 km of dikes and separated by 7 km of canals.
Historically, it was constructed in the 1960s on marshland by French architect François Spoerry, who envisioned a modern version of a fishing village while maintaining the colorful Mediterranean aesthetic.
It is situated opposite the famous town of Saint-Tropez, on the other side of the gulf of the same name.
02. Beaches
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Beaches
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
The village has a main beach and several adjacent ones. They feature fine sand and are mostly public, with a few paid areas.
03. Boat Ride
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type A
Visit Self or Tour
Cost Paid
A boat ride through the canals of Port Grimaud offers a way to explore the village from a different perspective. These excursions provide an opportunity to appreciate the architecture and beauty of the waterfront homes while gliding peacefully through the water.
04. St. François Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
The church dates back to the 1970s and features a modern fortified style.
It is notable for serving both Catholic and Protestant worship.
The church also has a tower, and access to the top, which requires a fee, provides a panoramic view of the port.
05. Food & Craft Markets
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food & Craft Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The main market of the port village takes place on Thursday and Sunday mornings. It offers food products and crafts.
In July and August, a night market featuring crafts is held on Monday evenings.
Another smaller food market takes place on Friday mornings at Place François Spoerry square.
06. Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Tourist Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Free
The tourist train offers a convenient way to explore the village with a leisurely ride.
Grimaud Village
Five kilometers to the west, slightly elevated, lies the charming historic medieval-style village of Grimaud.
