With temperatures regularly nudging into the mid teens in February and barely a cloud in sight, spring is an ideal time for those looking for a spot of R&R to rent a villa Saint Tropez.

The crowds are yet to materialise, but there is still enough going on to tempt you out from the sun-drenched terrace in your villa Saint Tropez.

The delightful town of Grimaud perches on the top of a hill over looking the Golfe de St Tropez, dominated by the ruins of an 11^th century castle, and steeped in history.

Once the stronghold of the Grimaldis, Monaco’s ruling family, the town is a delightful contrast to the glitz and glamour found on the coast as those who choose to rent a villa Grimaud will quickly discover.

Grimaud, not to be confused with the neighbouring seaside resort of Port Grimaud, is situated at the edge of the grand Massif des Maures, some 12km west of Saint-Tropez, and 10km south-west of Sainte-Maxime. Its location lends it to some of the most stunning views in the area and in a previous age, meant that it was of great strategic importance.

For a town with fewer than 3,000 people the choice of first-class restaurants in Gassin is nothing short of a miracle - and house-hunters wanting to boost their energy levels whilst viewing property for sale Gassin will be spoiled for choice.

Below is our gastronomic guide to Gassin, featuring some of the best restaurants in which to enjoy anything from a light bite to a full-blown gourmet meal whilst contemplating the real estate Gassin you have seen.