Villa Paonne

About this property

In the Maures hills behind the bay of Saint-Tropez, this upmarket French Riviera villa offers contemporary style and high-end features in a picturesque setting near the historic village of Le Plan-de-la-Tour.

Villa Paonne allows you to experience the allure of the Côte d’Azur alongside the authenticity of its hinterland. Step inside and be inspired by the chic décor with the home’s elegant living space opening out to the terraces and swimming pool. There are Smart TVs in every room (and home cinema sound in the lounge), Sonos speakers across the house and terrace alongside a brilliantly equipped sleek kitchen-diner and a spacious spa with hammam and 6-person jacuzzi.

Sleeping 10 guests, discover four gorgeous bedrooms on the ground floor (three doubles and one twin), all with en suite shower rooms and doors opening out to the garden or terrace. Following the open-sided staircase upstairs, the privately situated 30m2 master double is on the first floor with an open-plan bathroom and private terrace ideal for your morning coffee or evening drinks by candlelight.

Outdoors, the terraces have been designed for convivial living on the outdoor lounge and al-fresco dining both on the main terrace and beside the pool house with its traditional barbecue and bar. The swimming pool can be heated on request (for a supplement) and there is a verdant garden with palm trees to remind you how close you are to the glistening Mediterranean.

The modern house is set in a hamlet only 2km from the heart of Le Plan-de-la-Tour, a charming village with old stone houses, restaurant terraces, little shops and a delightful market on a Thursday morning reminiscent of Provence. Surrounded by vineyards and forests, discover hiking trails, horse-riding and cycling/mountain biking nearby. Grimaud is another picture-perfect village close by with its flower-filled lanes and glorious vistas of Saint-Tropez bay from its hilltop setting.

Yet the beaches of the Côte d’Azur are never far away – soak up the seaside ambience of Sainte-Maxime as you stroll by its marina or along the promenade before stopping for lunch on a café terrace. Plage de Grimaud is a wonderful spot for swimming and watersports and visit the picturesque canals of Port Grimaud, best explored by boat.

Ferries from Sainte-Maxime or Port Grimaud will whisk you away to Saint-Tropez whilst Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël and even Cannes are other fantastic days out. After a day exploring the French Riviera, you will appreciate returning to the peace of Villa Paonne – don’t forget to make the most of the extensive concierge services in the comfort of your beautiful holiday abode.

Villa Paonne is located on the edge of Le Plan-de-la-Tour, a picturesque village in the Maures hills a short drive from Plage de Grimaud (11km) and Saint-Tropez (18km). Both Toulon Hyères Airport (57km) and Nice Airport (95km) are just over an hour away or arrive via TGV train at Les Arcs-Draguignan (33km) or Saint-Raphaël Valescure (35km).

In an attractive setting in one of Le Plan-de-la-Tour’s hamlets, the village centre is just a 2km drive away, nestled in the Maures massif surrounded by vineyards and forests of oak, chestnut and cork trees. It’s such a pretty village to wander around – come across the shady main square with plane trees where the weekly market takes place on a Thursday morning, then explore little shops, café terraces, restaurants, old houses and fountains as you soak up its delightful ambience reminiscent of Provence.

There are many glorious walking trails from the village as well as opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding across the beautiful landscapes of the Maures hills.

Following the winding road towards the coast, detour to the picture-perfect village of Grimaud (12km) on a hilltop overlooking Saint-Tropez bay. Continue on to visit Port Grimaud (11km), often referred to as the ‘little Venice of the Côte d’Azur’ with its colourful houses, bridges and canals. Dine in one of the canalside restaurants followed by a boat tour and look out for the delightful Monday evening market in the height of the summer. Meanwhile, the popular Plage de Grimaud (11km) offers sandy shores and seasonal watersports.

Experience the glamour of Saint-Tropez (17km), a former fishing village and now one of the French Riviera’s most desired destinations. Admire yachts in the marina, upmarket boutiques and high-end restaurants alongside a charming old quarter and bustling twice-weekly market. Avoid the summer traffic by arriving via ferry from Sainte-Maxime.

Sainte-Maxime (11km) itself is a lovely seaside resort with fantastic beaches including Plage de la Nartelle (13km) just north of the town, popular with watersport enthusiasts. Golf lovers can tee off at Golf Bluegreen (14km) or Beauvallon Golf Club (12km) and there are some wonderful coastal hiking opportunities around Sainte-Maxime (and between Saint-Tropez and La Croix Valmer).

For a change of scene, embrace the Provençal surroundings of the Côte d’Azur hinterland as you head inland towards the Dracénie region. Visit iconic vineyards and wine châteaux near the market village of Lorgues (35km), canoe or kayak along the Argens River near Vidauban (24km) or you could even venture as far as the Verdon Gorge, less than two hours away by car.

Accommodation

Villa Interiors (290m2)

Ground Floor

-    Living room with fireplace and Smart TV with home-cinema sound. Doors slide open to dining terrace and swimming pool
-    Open-plan kitchen and dining area, fully-equipped including dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, espresso machine, juicer, steam cooker, raclette cheese hotplate and pancake machine
-    Spa room with 6-person hot tub and hamman/sauna
-    Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
-    Bedroom (18m2) with queen-size double bed (160cm), Smart TV, door leading to garden terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and sink
-    Bedroom (20m2) with twin beds (90cm each), Smart TV, door leading to terrace and swimming pool, dressing room and en suite bathroom with shower and sink
-    Bedroom (14m2) with double bed (140cm), Smart TV, door leading to garden terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and sink
-    Bedroom (14m2) with queen-size double bed (160cm), Smart TV, door leading to garden terrace and en suite bathroom with shower and sink
-    2 x separate WCs (for use of guests in above four bedrooms)

First Floor (via open-sided stairs)

-    Master bedroom (30m2) with queen-size double bed (160cm), Smart TV, private terrace, dressing room and open en suite bathroom with bath, Italian shower, two sinks and separate WC

Outside Grounds

-    Swimming pool (12x5m, depth: 1.5m) with safety shutter. Can be heated on request (at extra cost)
-    Poolside sun loungers (x8)
-    Pool house with traditional barbecue and sink
-    Al-fresco dining terrace 
-    Outdoor lounge
-    Garden
-    Pond
-    Table tennis
-    Pétanque

Other Facilities

-    Sonos audio system (all rooms and terrace)