Explore the Sainte Maxime Market
Town Center 2 hrs
Wander through the vibrant local market for fresh produce, regional specialties, and crafts.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
French and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Town Center
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Service included, small extra for good service
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Tarte Tropézienne
Bouillabaisse
Socca
Ratatouille
When to visit Sainte Maxime
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan30
Cool, quiet, few tourists
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Feb35
Cool, quiet, some sun
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Mar50
Mild, awakening, pleasant
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Apr70
Pleasant, blooming, sunny
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May85
Warm, sunny, pre-peak
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Jun90
Hot, lively, popular
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Jul95
Very hot, bustling, crowded
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Aug95
Very hot, crowded, peak
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Sept85
Warm, pleasant, post-peak
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Oct70
Mild, calm, beautiful
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Nov45
Cool, quiet, off-season
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Dec35
Cold, festive, quiet
Things to do in Sainte Maxime
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
2 places
Visit the Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique)
Near Town Center 1.5 hrs
Discover a diverse collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants in a serene setting.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Relax on Plage de la Nartelle
La Nartelle 3 hrs
Enjoy the golden sands and clear waters of one of Sainte Maxime's most beautiful beaches.
Take a Ferry to Saint-Tropez
Port 4 hrs
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the bay to the iconic and glamorous town of Saint-Tropez.
Enjoy Water Sports at the Beach
Various Beaches 2 hrs
Participate in jet-skiing, paddleboarding, or parasailing along the beautiful coastline.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dine at a Waterfront Restaurant
Port / Promenade 2 hrs
Savor delicious Provençal cuisine with fresh seafood while enjoying panoramic views of the bay.
Any time of day
1 place
Stroll along the Promenade Simon-Lorière
Waterfront 1 hr
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the picturesque waterfront promenade with stunning sea views.
Practical ratings
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Near Sainte Maxime
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