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estled in the heart af the Maures Mountains and bordering
the Gulf of St. Tropez,
Grimaud has maintained its medieval character.
The
village is very appealing with its paved and flowered
streets winding about all the way from the Romanesque
church to the ruins of the feudal castle.
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While
exploring the village you will see beautiful old houses
that have been superbly renovated. Grimaud sits on the
hillside in the midst of fabulous views.
A
few kilometers lower down on the coast, yau can visit
Port Grimaud, a
seaside vacation spot imagined by the architect FranÐois
Spoerry. Thousands of visitors come to see this internationally
renowned resort each year.
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Historic
sites to see: The ruins of the feudal castle, St.
Michael's Church (11th.c.). The Fairy bridge, St. Roch
Chapel.
Accommodation:
12 hotels, chambres d'hotes, gites, villas and apartments
to rent, 13 campgrounds of which 5 are on farms.
Activities:
Water sports at the seaside, bowling, horseback riding.
Golf course at Beauvallon (18 holes), tennis, hiking.
Airplane outings, sailing, rentals for bikes, scooters
etc.
Neighbouring
villages: La Garde Freinet (10 km), Cogolin(3 km),
Saint Tropez (10 km).
How
to get there: Situated at the intersection of routes
D34 and D558 which link the village to the coastal route
N98 towards Sainte Maxime
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