The medieval village of Grimaud, 860 km from Paris, is reknown for its strategic location atop a rocky peak which has dominated the seaside city below since Gallo-Roman times.

It commands a magnificent view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the feudal castle of the 11th century fortress of Grimaud and the entrance to the Massif Maures – a massive stone formation stretching from Hyeres to Frejus which has provided a protective barrier from the sea since ancient times, resplendent with spectacular panoramas of the Mediterranean.

The beautiful chapel of Notre Dame des Anges is perched on its 780 metter peak and affords a remarkable view.

Rich with wildlife, the Massif des Maures offers a wide variety of hiking, horse and cross country biking trails which allow guests to discover ancient villages scattered across the area.

These include:

• Chartreuse de la Verne with its XIIth century monument
• Collobrières hiding an old bridge ( XIth )
• La Garde Freinet offering a superb view-point from a high peg
• Pierrefeu du Var with its XIth century castle
• La Môle where to discover various XIth masonries
• Saint Tropez the famous port of high repute all around the world.