Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud Information

Port Grimaud in the Var South of France (83) is a charming village which is built in Provençale style on a network of canals. Much like Venice the village is built on the water so you go to get your bread in the morning by boat. There is a boat to Saint Tropez as well. Port Grimaud is an atmospheric little village on the French Riviera whith a lively English community.
Next door to Port Grimaud is the biggest campsite in Eurpope called the Praries de la Mer, and this has a huge influence on the local population. There are often huge parties during the summer months including the Harley Davidson Festival. There are shops and services available to Port Grimaud with a St Paul bakery and a thai restaurant as well as all the more touristy restaurants which serve moules and fresh fish. There is also a big English Pub called Monroes which shows football matches and is open all year round.

Port Grimaud History

François Spoerry realized in 1966 a visionary and ambitious project creating Port Grimaud: the marina or “lake-dwelling” city. Today Port-Grimaud is one of the most frequented places of France with its quays of a total length of 12 km lined with gardens and “fishermen’s houses” where boats can be moored. A real architectural contemporary success.
The success of the first phase of the development meant that Port Grimaud 2 (extending the town further East) was completed in the 1970s and then again, Port Grimaud 3 was in the 90s.

Top 5 Things to See and do in Port Grimaud

Rent a boat in Port Grimaud and drive around the town's waterways.
Play tenns at the tennis club run by tennis pro Alain.
Scuba Diving just off Port Grimaud
Play Boules in one of Port Grimaud's squares
Rent a Port Grimaud House with your own boat parked in the back garden

Port Grimaud Weather

Directions to and from Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud is very easy to get to by air, sea, or by car. Airport of choice would be Nice Cote D'Azur, but Hyeres airport would also be ok. From Nice Airport or if in fact you are coming into the Cote D'Azur by car you will take the A8 to Le Muy Turn-off. On this new modern road you will drive down the D25 all the way to Sainte Maxime. There are also possibilities to come off at Saint Raphael save on the tolls and drive in along the coast on the D1098.
The D98 from Port Grimaud to Saint Tropez is a definite no-no in the morning and retutning to Port Grimaud in the afternoon. The best way to not sit in 2 hours of traffic is to take a short cut through the Maurres hills via Plan de La Tour and Saint Pons. From Port Grimaud there are a set of short cuts to leave the traffic on the D98.

Beaches in Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud has its own private beach for residents of Port Grimaud Sud. The water is protected and shallow which will suite children families and snorkling. The main Port Grimaud beach is at the end of the road that leads to the Foux commercial center. You can spend the day in the pool and the private beach at Hotel Giraglia Port Grimaud. The main Port Grimaud Beach also has relaxed bars and restaurants with beach beds and lunch.