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View of Sainte-Maxime [click to enlarge]Bohème overlooks the Provençal coastal town of Sainte-Maxime on the Golfe de St-Tropez. The town’s many attractions include botanical gardens, a history museum and delightful shops.
Sainte-Maxime has an excellent choice of gastronomic restaurants, cafés and bars - some with live music and shows. There is also a seafront casino. The area’s lovely sandy beaches are just minutes away by car, where you’ll find numerous beachside restaurants and cafés to suit all pockets.
The town’s lively outdoor markets sell everything from clothes to antiques. A covered market in the central square is the place to buy fresh fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and bread. Sainte-Maxime also has three large supermarkets - Casino, Aldi and Spar.
Renowned for its shops and its beaches, the famous resort of St-Tropez is a short distance away from Bohème. To make it a really fun day out, you can catch a water bus from Sainte-Maxime Port which will take you across the bay to St-Tropez in just 20 minutes!St-Tropez [click to enlarge]
Travelling further afield, the Provence region has an abundance of Roman monuments, picturesque villages and glorious fields of lavender. Monte Carlo and Nice are easily accessible further along the stunning coastline - or you could catch a film at Cannes!
Sainte-Maxime has more than 300 days of sunshine a year. The climate in winter is very mild - between 12°C and 19°C. The average temperature during the summer months is 27°C and water temperatures range from 20°C to 27°C.
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A little history...
Sainte-Maxime was originally situated on the Peigros hills to the north. Early settlements in the area date back to at least Roman times and Roman remains have been discovered locally.

With an increase in sea trade during the 12th century, Sainte-Maxime's port grew in importance. Wood, olive oil and wine were sent by boat to Marseilles, Italy and further afield. By the end of the 19th century, Sainte-Maxime had become a prestigious tourist destination.

Architecture
"La Tour Carrée" was erected by local monks for court hearings. Along with the guns of "Tour du Portalet" in St-Tropez, a battery of guns in "La Tour Carrée" helped to guard the Gulf against pirates.

Culture
Many artists, writers and poets have been attracted to Sainte-Maxime over the years. Jean de Brunhoff - creator of "Babar the Elephant" - wrote the first of the Babar series here. "La Plage des Eléphants" - a local beach - directly inspired pages 4 and 5 of the "Voyage de Babar".
CommuneSte-Maxime
Population11756
Area8161 (31.5 sq miles)
Altitude15 (49 ft)
CantonGrimaud
Département83 Var
RégionProvence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Useful contacts
click to visit www.ste-maxime.fr
Mairie
click to visit www.sainte-maxime.com
Office de Tourisme
click to visit www.tourismevar.com
Tourisme département 83
click to visit www.var.pref.gouv.fr
Préfecture
click to visit www.bluegreen.com
Sainte-Maxime Golf Club
click to visit www.markwallacegolf.com
Mark Wallace Golf Academy
click to visit www.jjwhotels.com/en/amarante-hotels/amarante-golf-plaza/
Hôtel Amarante Golf Plaza
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