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Gassin — Villa rentals in one of France’s “Plus Beaux Villages”

Gassin sits on the highest ridge of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, looking south over the Gulf and east over Pampelonne. It is one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France — a designation that protects medieval architecture and limits development. The commune itself is sprawling: it includes the hilltop village, the vineyards to the west, the Polo Club de Saint-Tropez on the Route du Bourrian, and the residential roads down towards Cogolin marina.

For villa-renters, Gassin is the half-way address: ten minutes to Saint-Tropez, ten minutes to Pampelonne, five minutes to the Polo Club, five minutes to Beauvallon Golf. The countryside is real, not styled.

Why Gassin

The village. Plus Beaux Villages designation means the hilltop is preserved as it was: narrow cobbled streets, the Place dei Barri lookout, three village restaurants, one boulangerie that bakes from 06:00. The view from the church terrace — over Pampelonne to the open Mediterranean — is the most photographed sunset on the peninsula.

The countryside. Gassin commune is large and only partly built up. Most villas sit on plots of 5,000–20,000 m² with mature pines, oaks, and olive trees. Privacy and quiet are easier here than anywhere else on the peninsula at the same price-point.

The activities. The Polo Club de Saint-Tropez (high-goal polo July/August), Beauvallon Country Club (18-hole golf course, tennis, swimming pool), and Domaine de la Pierre Plantée (one of the larger Gassin wineries) are all inside the commune. Pampelonne and Saint-Tropez are both 10 minutes by car — close enough for daily, far enough for sleep.

Cyrus villas in Gassin

  • Villa Mas des Barbeyrolles — Inside the Polo Club area, large estate, tennis court, 12 guests.
  • Villa Bella’zard — Hillside above the village, full Pampelonne view, infinity pool, 10 guests.
  • Villa Florentina — Vineyard setting, ten minutes from the village, 8 guests.
  • Villa Ambiance — Modern architect-build with bay view, 10 guests, walking distance to Polo Club.
  • Villa Indigo — Single-storey villa near Beauvallon Golf, 6 guests.
  • Villa La Font — Traditional Provençal estate with vineyards as neighbours, 8 guests.
  • Villa Andrea — Hilltop villa with panoramic view over the Gulf, 10 guests.
  • Villa Beauvallon — On the Golf course side, family villa, 8 guests.

Browse all villas → /all-villas/

Practical information

  • Distances: Saint-Tropez Vieux Port 10 minutes by car, Pampelonne (L’Épi/Loulou) 10–12 minutes, Cogolin marina 6 minutes, Sainte-Maxime (over the Gulf) 20 minutes.
  • Polo Club: Polo Club de Saint-Tropez on Route du Bourrian — matches Wednesday and Saturday in season (June–October), open-air restaurant on match days.
  • Golf: Beauvallon Country Club (18 holes, par 72), Saint-Tropez Golf (9 holes near the village).
  • Village highlights: Place dei Barri (sunset spot), L’Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, the cobbled Rue Centrale, three village restaurants.
  • Restaurants: Bello Visto (village square, sunset view), Le Micocoulier (village), Auberge la Verdoyante (vineyards), and a 10-minute drive to all Pampelonne and Saint-Tropez addresses.
  • Wineries: Domaine de la Pierre Plantée, Château Minuty (10 minutes), Domaine Bertaud-Belieu (12 minutes).
  • Markets: no village market in Gassin itself — Saint-Tropez (Tue/Sat) and Cogolin (Wed/Sat) are nearest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gassin really one of France’s most beautiful villages?

Yes — Gassin is an official member of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’, the national association that protects exceptional medieval villages. The designation limits new construction inside the village walls and protects the cobbled streets, original architecture, and panoramic terraces.

How far is Gassin from Pampelonne and Saint-Tropez?

Both Pampelonne (Club 55, L’Épi, Loulou) and Saint-Tropez Vieux Port are 10 minutes by car from a Gassin villa. Cogolin marina is 6 minutes; Sainte-Maxime is 20 minutes via the road around the Gulf.

Is the Polo Club Saint-Tropez in Gassin?

Yes. The Polo Club de Saint-Tropez is in the Gassin commune, on Route du Bourrian. Matches run Wednesday and Saturday in summer (June through October). The clubhouse restaurant is open to non-members on match days.

Are Gassin villas quiet?

Generally yes. Gassin commune is the largest and least developed of the peninsula’s villa areas. Plots are large (5,000-20,000 m²) and traffic is sparse outside high-summer weekends. Villas near the Polo Club may have polo-match noise on Wednesdays and Saturdays in season.

Can I walk from a Gassin villa to the beach?

No — Gassin is an inland commune and all beach access requires a car. Pampelonne is 10-12 minutes by car. The closest sandy beach to the village is Bertaud (small, southern Gulf shore) at 15 minutes.

Plan your stay in Gassin

Looking for a villa in Gassin? Sylvana and the Cyrus team know which side of the commune fits — village, vineyards, Polo Club, or golf course. Tell us your dates, how many guests, and what activities matter — we’ll come back the same working day with a shortlist.

Private chef, daily concierge, beach club bookings, drivers and yacht charters can all be arranged on request through Sylvana and the Cyrus International team.