Description Azure Bouquet: Sainte-Maxime

Perched on a palm-dotted hillside alongside some of the Cote d’Azur’s finest villas, this grand yet provincial-style home fits right in. You’re 500 metres from the beach and two kilometres sees you in the buzzing coastal town of Sainte-Maxime for bouillabaisse by the Med. It’s all about the view from lavish terraces here – lunch on the first floor with a view of Saint Tropez (a twenty-five-minute drive away), or a dip in the infinity pool overlooking the azure sea. French windows in the living room show off the view while a huge stone fireplace takes you back to the old world, along with the charming provincial-style kitchen.

Home truths:
*Although there are three bedrooms on the ground floor, the main living area is upstairs so this place may not suit those with limited mobility
*The top floor of this villa is closed off during the rental period
*For those working remotely, there is a study room in this home
*One of the bedrooms has a double sofa bed which accommodates two guests at capacity
*Your host can provide cots, high chairs and children's beds on request
*The nearest supermarket is over 2km away, so having a car is recommended and there is private parking for up to three cars
*The swimming pool can be heated at no extra cost, just ask your host