Ramatuelle — Villa rentals above Pampelonne and around the southern coves

Ramatuelle is the hilltop village ten minutes inland of Pampelonne, with a much wider rural commune that stretches from the L’Escalet coves in the south to the back of Bonne Terrasse in the north. Where Saint-Tropez is the harbour town and Pampelonne is the beach, Ramatuelle is the peninsula proper — vineyards, pine forest, single-lane roads, and the wild stretches of coast that the Conservatoire du Littoral has preserved.

Cyrus International curates villas across Ramatuelle’s three sides: the slopes above Pampelonne (5–10 minutes to the beach clubs), the village (cobbled streets, two-Michelin-star La Vague d’Or sister addresses), and the southern coves around L’Escalet, Cap Camarat and l’Oumède.

Why Ramatuelle

Three reasons people come back to Ramatuelle, not Saint-Tropez.

The view. From most Ramatuelle hillsides you see the whole Pampelonne bay, with Sainte-Maxime and the Estérel as a backdrop. Sunsets behind the Maures mountains are visible from villa terraces — something Saint-Tropez village itself, tucked inside the harbour, doesn’t offer.

The quiet. Ramatuelle has a 2,300-resident village. There is one main square, a Saturday morning market, a Thursday-evening farmers’ market in July and August, and an open-air theatre festival in late July. There is no traffic noise. The coves at L’Escalet are reachable on foot or by car-and-walk and have only seasonal lifeguards — not beach clubs.

The wine. Ramatuelle is the heart of the AOC Côtes de Provence Saint-Tropez subzone. Domaine de la Tourraque, Domaine de la Rouillère, Domaine de la Madrague, Domaine de Pampelonne and Domaine Bertaud-Belieu all run cellar-door tastings within ten minutes of any Ramatuelle villa.

Cyrus villas in Ramatuelle

Villa Alana — Hillside above Pampelonne, panoramic bay view, infinity pool, 6 guests.
Villa Belle Isnarde — Vineyard estate near l’Oumède, large terraces, 8 guests.
Villa Catherine — Quiet road off the D93, classic Provençal with mature olive grove, 10 guests.
Villa Christina — Single-storey villa near L’Escalet path, walking distance to the coves, 6 guests.
Villa Belvèdere — Hilltop villa with full sea view to both bays, 8 guests.
Villa Le Vigne — In vineyards, walled estate, pool and pool house, 10 guests.
Villa Modena — Modern architect-build with infinity pool framing the bay, 12 guests.

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Practical information

Distances: Pampelonne 5–10 minutes by car, Saint-Tropez Vieux Port 15 minutes, La Croix-Valmer 12 minutes, Cogolin 18 minutes.
Coves & beaches: L’Escalet (sandy + rocky, no facilities except a seasonal kiosk), Cap Camarat (lighthouse, cliffside walks), Bonne Terrasse (sand, southern Pampelonne).
Village highlights: Saturday morning market (Place de l’Ormeau), the Théâtre de Verdure (open-air theatre, late-July festival), Église Notre-Dame, the medieval ramparts.
Restaurants: L’Auberge de l’Oumède (Michelin-noted, vineyards), La Vague d’Or sister-addresses in the village, La Forge (village square), Chez Camille (l’Escalet beach), Restaurant des Salins (5 minutes towards the cape).
Wineries: Domaine de la Tourraque, Domaine de la Rouillère, Domaine de Pampelonne, Domaine Bertaud-Belieu, Domaine de la Madrague — all within 10 minutes; cellar-door tastings on appointment.
Hiking: Sentier du Littoral from L’Escalet to Cap Camarat (2 hours, dramatic cliff path), or from Pampelonne south to L’Escalet (3 hours along the coast).
Markets: Saturday morning village market; Thursday evening farmers’ market in July–August.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramatuelle a good base for visiting Saint-Tropez and Pampelonne?

Yes. Ramatuelle is 5-10 minutes by car from Pampelonne beach clubs and 15 minutes from the Vieux Port of Saint-Tropez, while offering significantly more quiet, better views, and lower traffic. Many returning guests prefer Ramatuelle over staying in Saint-Tropez itself.

Are there beaches in Ramatuelle?

Ramatuelle commune includes most of Pampelonne’s southern half (Bonne Terrasse, Bonne Aventure) and the wilder coves of L’Escalet and Cap Camarat. L’Escalet is sandy + rocky with no beach clubs — just a seasonal lifeguard and a single kiosk.

What is there to do in Ramatuelle village?

A cobbled hilltop village with a Saturday market, an open-air theatre festival in late July, three or four village restaurants, and an art gallery in the medieval ramparts. The village itself takes 30 minutes to walk; the surrounding vineyards offer cellar-door tastings.

How far is L’Escalet from a Ramatuelle villa?

Most Ramatuelle villas are within 5-10 minutes by car of L’Escalet beach. A handful of villas near the south of the commune have walking access to the cove path.

Do Ramatuelle villas have sea views?

Many do — the hillsides above Pampelonne and around l’Oumède look out across the bay to Sainte-Maxime and the Estérel. Villas in the village or in the southern vineyards may not have a sea view but are walking distance to the cliff paths.

Plan your stay in Ramatuelle

Looking for a villa in Ramatuelle? Sylvana and the Cyrus team know which side of the commune fits — village, vineyards, or coast. Tell us your dates, how many guests, and whether quiet evenings or beach-club lunches matter more — 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.