Grimaud Grimaud Site no: RV035

At a Glance

It's not all high fashion and frolics on the south coast. At Grimaud, history is more important than hysterics. This fascinating medieval village is a world away (although, actually, rather near) the bright lights of St Tropez. Parcs de Grimaud, your holiday residence, is just ten minutes’ drive away, on the bay of St Tropez, just a 20-minute stroll away from Port Grimaud. Here at the Port you'll enjoy wandering around a leisurely labyrinth of canals, fishermen's cottages, and streets lined with small, independent restaurants and bars. From the tidy harbour you can indulge in a variety of watersports or take a boat trip. Back at your hacienda-style apartments, you can enjoy a swim in the pool, or a round on the 8 hole pitch and putt course. Set in a 16-hectare, lovingly landscaped estate lying between the hills and the sea, Parcs de Grimaud comes highly recommended.

Opening dates

• 09/04/11 - 12/11/11

Number of apartments: 232

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit, television and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have.

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

'Little Venice' Port Grimaud is close to the resort and has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants, plus a marina and beach. The pretty village of Grimaud is nearby too, and has some interesting castle ruins to explore. Further along the coast is the exciting St Tropez - definitely worth a day trip.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
• Outdoor parking available (€45 per week)
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
• Launderette
• Washing machines
• Drying machine

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, German, Italian, French.
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance
• Internet available
• WiFi available (€5.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• Bread and breakfast pastries in the morning: place orders at the restaurant the day before.All shops are in Port Grimaud (2 km). Hypermarket and shopping centre at La Foux crossroads (3 km)

Dining

• Restaurant: Provençale cuisine Location: Overlooks the golf course and the swimming pool Open 15/04/2012 - 15/09/2012

• Snack bar: Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Open 01/05/2012 Location: In the reception hall.

Other

• Games Room: Video games, pool

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

First pool

• For: All the family (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.80m to 1.90m
• Size: 430m2

Second pool

• For: Children's paddling pool. Open 17/03/2012 - 02/11/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the resort, nearest Windsurfing is 0.30 km from the resort

Sports

Tennis

• Open 04/04/2012 - 14/11/2012
• 5 full size courts, Hard.,Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 0.20 km from the resort
• Charge: €12.00 / hour

Table Tennis

Volleyball

Playground

Boules

Horse Riding

Golf

8 Hole Golf Course

• Charge per round: €12.00
• No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 2.00 km from the resort

Minigolf

• Charge: €15.00
• Compact 8 holes - pitch and putt
• Open 04/04/2012 - 14/11/2012

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Excursions

• Type: Half-day and full-day boat rides and excursions. Little train rides in Grimaud. Mountain-biking (departure from the residence).
• Cost:

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: 300meters

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Port Grimaud: 2km

Places of Interest

• Port Grimaud: 5km
• Cogolin: 10km
• St. Tropez: 12km
• Frejus: 26km
• Roquebrune: 27km
• St Raphael: 30km
• Cannes: 75km
• Grasse: 89km
• Nice: 101km

Activities

Resort leisure: Water sports: ‘Les Alizés’ sailing and water-skiing school (2 km). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 46 51. Diving Club of l’Escalet, Ramatuelle 06.12.62.42.00. Golf: 18-hole courses within a radius of 2 to 30 km, including: Beauvallon Golf Club: 18 holes (2 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 96 16 98. St Andréol Golf Cub in La Motte: 18 holes (30 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 51 89 89. Special rates: 10% discount on these 2 golf courses for Pierre et Vacances guests. Sainte Maxime Golf Club: 18 holes (10 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 55 02 02. Horse-riding: ‘Les Ecuries de Grimaud’, Route de Cogolin (6 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 43 24 09. Thalassotherapy: ‘Thalasso Les Issambres’ at the Pierre & Vacances Residence ‘Les Calanques des Issambres’ 14 km away. Tel: +33 (0)4 94 55 88 00.’Go-karts: Grimaud track (2 km away). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 00 12. Bowling: St-Tropez Gulf Bowling (appox. 500 m). Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 26 69. Bowling in the St-Tropez gulf. Tel: 33 (0)4 94 43 24 09.

Attractions

The resort: Grimaud is a mediaeval seaside village set above modern "lakeside dwellings": The mediaeval village of Grimaud and the ruins of its 11th century castle, the Romanesque Church of Saint Michel, the Rue des Templiers, the Chapel of the Penitents, the mill of Saint Roch, the Pont des Fées (Fairy Bridge). The "lakeside dwellings" of Port Grimaud: colourful houses covered in Roman tiles, separated by canals, with alleyways, shady squares and little bridges. The surrounding area Notre-Dame-de-la-Queste Chapel (3 km) featuring a remarkable gilt wood Baroque altarpiece depicting scenes from the Virgin's life, "La Corniche des Maures" coast road (35 km), Hyères and the "Iles d'Or" (golden isles) (45 km), gulf and peninsula of St Tropez: St Tropez (10 km), Ste Maxime (7 km), Gassin (10 km) and Ramatuelle (16 km), two picturesque hilltop villages with splendid views.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Nice (NCE): 86km
• Toulon (TLN): 49km
• Marseilles (MRS): 135km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Saint-Raphael, 29km

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