Studio Corniche

There is of course no shortage of beautiful beaches and picturesque bays on this part of the southern French coast. Starting from Les Issambres, the entire coastal strip of Ste. Maxime to Frejus is a varied set of sandy and rocky beaches, which are still very busy even in the high season. Towards Ste. Maxime is the beach of Nartelle, a long strip with clubs & loungers alternating with stretches of public beach, so there is something for everyone. Just try something, have a nice lunch by the sea at noon or spend a day lounging on a bed.
Towards Frejus there are several small bays and beaches, often with a restaurant so that the inner man can also be taken care of. Just outside Saint-Aygulf begins a vast stretch of beach (with a naturist section halfway) that continues to Fréjus. Hardly any catering establishments, but at the beginning there is Bleu et Blanc for a snack with a beautiful view over the bay! The 4 breakwaters have formed shallow bays, a play paradise for the smaller beach lovers among us.
Finally, to the south, the Plage de Pampelonne remains a real must-see. If you have already made it to St. Tropez, just take a bit of the D93 (exit Chemin des Moulins, park at Moorea Plage) and you will be on your way within 15 minutes. one of the most fashionable beaches in the region. A colorful mix of trendy clubs, yachts and helicopters, interspersed with sun worshipers on mats with cool bags and parasols. Everything is good!

Plan a day out to one of the famous towns or villages on the Cote d'Azur. Nice and close or a little further away. Monaco (est. 1297) is a bit of a drive, but then you have something! With an area of 2.02 km2, it is the smallest country in the world after Vatican City, and with more than 30,000 inhabitants it is also the most populous independent state in the world. Do you immediately remember what a tax haven is like in the summer?
Nice is a little less far away, visits are usually limited to the airport, but that does us a serious disservice to this city. In recent centuries, Nice fell under French, Spanish and Italian (Sardinia) rule, and it was not until 1860 that Nice finally joined France. The Italian influence can still be found in the Vieille Ville with its bilingual street names. Also take part in the climb of the Colline du Chateau and a walk along the Boulevard d'Anglais, finishing in style with a Salade Niçoise on a terrace!
Of a completely different caliber is the picturesque village of Gassin , on top of the hills around St. Tropez and Pampelonne with views over the Massif des Maures, the vineyards of Minuty and the bay of St. Tropez. This produces particularly beautiful pictures, especially around dusk. Eating at one of the local restaurants is certainly not a punishment, with Le Pescadou as our favorite. Ramatuelle is a stone's throw from here and has an even smaller old center, through the gate next to the Office de Poste and a walk through the winding streets, great! Then a Pastis in Cafe de L'Ormeau on the square, deliciously French!
Of course, St. Tropez, as the beating heart of the region, should not be missing from the list. An old classic is Café Sénéquier, known for films starring Brigitte Bardot and Louis de Funes. With around 600,000 visitors per year, it is apparently the ultimate place for many to enjoy a (particularly pricey) drink! Enjoy and look around! There is always something beautiful to see in the area, be surprised by what else this region has to offer in addition to sun, sea and beach!

While for some people the perfect holiday consists of not having to do anything at all (and especially doing nothing!), for others it is the perfect opportunity to really get into it. For the latter group, there is also plenty to do around Studio Corniche. In addition to a number of sporting activities on the mainland (such as golf, tennis, cycling, mountain biking, walking & running), there is of course also a wide range of water sports activities on this sunny border between land and sea.
To start off quietly, swim, snorkel or dive in the azure waters around Les Issambres. But there is also plenty to do above water! Rent a kayak for a trip along the coast and visit the beautiful bays that await you. Don't feel like paddling? Grab a sailboat, surfboard or pedal boat for some fun in the Bay of St. Tropez . Everything is available for rent in the region, but make sure you reserve at least a day in advance, which will save you a lot of disappointment. If all this doesn't go fast enough, half an hour of Jetskiing might offer a solution.
If there is nothing in this colorful collection of sports & relaxation that evokes the real French holiday feeling, then there is only one thing left: Grab the wooden suitcase from the bottom of the cupboard, put on the Alpine cap and set off at a relaxed pace towards the nearest Jeu de Boules court in Les Issambres for an authentic game of Petanque!
Just add a Grand Creme or a Pastis and you are more French than the French!