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Les îles d’Or

Les îles d’Or, or ‘The Golden Islands’ as they are sometimes called, is a name given to a group of four islands located just off the coast of South-East France, right in the Mediterranean. The ease of access to the islands coupled with the fact that they are quite far removed from the glitzy lifestyle that the French Riviera boasts, results in Les îles d’Or being a popular destination for many tourists who want a bit of a break from the ‘hustle and bustle’ of city life.

As I said before; there are actually four islands that make up Les îles d’Or. You will however only be able to access three of them. One of the islands, which is incidentally the smallest one, cannot be accessed at this time. This means that you will see no trips to Les îles du Bagaud.

Porquerolles

This is the largest island in the group. It is also one of the most popular amongst tourists as it is the easiest to reach from France. Around 80% of this island has been designated as a national park. This means that most of Porquerolles is currently undeveloped. This makes the place absolutely fantastic for those want to walk through nature. At the south of the island you will find gorgeous, looming cliffs. The north is where you will be able to relax on the beaches. There is a single village on Porquerolles which is a true delight to explore. I do suggest you check out the church whilst walking around the village. It is stunning. A large proportion of the island is dedicated to vineyards. If you are heading here in the summer then you may be able to view the Jazz Festival that takes place each and every year.

Port-Cros

Port-Cros : Crédit photo Franco Caruzzo

This island is tiny. At the moment the vast majority of the island is dedicated to being a national park. It does have quite a history though. For example; there is some evidence that a Roman colony used to call this island home. The island used to regularly come under attack from pirates too. As a result you may spot a few defences peppered around the area. Port-Cros also played a major role when the Allies took back Provence during World War II. If you are going to travel to Port-Cros, and I suggest you do, then make sure you have a camera in tow as you will want to take a lot of photographs.

Ile du Levant

This island is slightly different from the other two. For a start; it is a military island (the other two islands are mostly privately owned). This means that you may not always be able to get onto the island. The village located on the island is mainly a nudist colony too. In fact; it was the first dedicated ‘nudist village’ in the world, so if that sort of thing offends you then you may want to steer clear. Being nude is actually expected in many areas. The area is quite a relaxed place and it does give off a good vibe, but you really do want to steer clear if you are not completely into the ‘nudist’ world.

Programme culturel, animations et festivités à Grimaud en Juin 2015

Le mois de Juin marque le retour de l’été à Port Grimaud et dans le Golfe de Saint Tropez. A cette occasion, la Ville de Grimaud met les bouchées doubles en termes d’animations et d’événements culturels. Voyez plutôt.

Mardi 2 juin 2015 / 18h30

Cocktail de fin d’année Grimaud Europe / End of the year cocktail reception

Chapelle Notre Dame de la Queste – Repli à la Salle Beausoleil si intempéries

Jeudi 4 juin 2015 / 10h30

Visite du Moulin Saint-Roch / Guided tour of Saint Roch Windmill

Rendez-vous sur place – Gratuit, inscription conseillée auprès du Musée ou de l’Office de Tourisme

Vendredi 5 juin 2015 / 21h00

Soirée Musicale / Classical Music Evenings

« Beethoven et ses symphonies » par l’Orchestre régional de Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur sous la Direction de Wolfgang Doerner

Chapelle Notre Dame de la Queste – De 17€ à 22€ – Réservations au 04 94 55 43 83

Samedi 6 juin 2015 / 17h30

Fête du vélo / Bike feast

Rendez-vous au Parking de Saint-Pons les mûres – Participation gratuite

Dimanche 14 juin 2015 / Dès 10h

Fête du Moulin et du Patrimoine de Pays / Feast of the mill and the country ‘s heritage

De 10h à 12h : Dépiquage du blé, fabrication du pain par l’Escolo Deï Sambro et visite du Moulin Saint Roch et de la Chapelle Saint Roch

11h : Danses folkloriques avec l’Escandihado et les tambourinaires de Provence.

12h : Apéritif offert Place Neuve par Grimaud Animations

15h : Randonnée découverte autour du blé et des moulins

17h30 : Concert par la chorale Cantilena Chapelle des Pénitents

Jeudi 18 juin 2015 / 19h

Nocturne des Galeries d’Art / Night of galleries

Village de Grimaud et Saint-Pons les Mûres

Du vendredi 19 au samedi 20 juin 2015

3ème Salon du livre « Les Ramp’Arts de Grimaud » avec comme thème « le sablier du temps » / Book fair

Avec comme marraine d’honneur Nicole Fabre – Place Neuve

Vendredi de 9h30 à 12h, puis de 13h30 à 16h30 et enfin de 17h à 23h

Samedi de 10h à 13h et de 17h à 20h

Samedi 20 juin 2015 / Dès 18h30

Grimaud Music Tour

18h30 – Place Neuve : Du blues avec les Endy & Co

20h – Place Vieille : Du jazz manouche avec un Nerf de Swing

21h30 – Château : Du Pop Rock avec le Conservatoire

Entrée libre

Mardi 23 juin 2015 / Dès 18h

Feux de la Saint Jean / Saint John’s fire

18h : Arrivée de la flamme sur la place de la Mairie

18h30 : Circuit dans le village et Aubades aux fontaines

19h30 : Messe provençale en la Chapelle Notre Dame de la Queste

22h : Embrasement du Feux de la Saint Jean

Samedi 27 juin 2015 / 20h30

Gala GRS et funk jazz / GRS Gala and funk jazz show

Complexe sportif des Blaquières – Entrée 3€

Buvette et restauration sur place

MARCHES & BROCANTES / Markets & Second-hand trade

Marchés Nocturnes Plein V’Arts : les lundis 15, 22 et 29 : Port Grimaud I – Place du marché

Marchés Provençaux :

Tous les lundis et vendredis : Port Grimaud II – Place François Spoerry

Tous les jeudis : Grimaud Village – Place Neuve

Tous les jeudis et dimanches : Port Grimaud I – Place du marché

Brocante : tous les dimanches, Brocante au Jas des Roberts

EXPOSITIONS jusqu’à la fin de l’été 2015 / Exhibitions until the end of summer 2015

Au musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires : « La cuisine d’hier et d’aujourd’hui en Provence »

Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 14h30 à 18h – Entrée Libre

Dans le village : « Sculptures Monumentales » de Christian Lapie

Ce mois-ci, ZOOM sur :

Musique Classique à Grimaud

Après avoir été dirigé pendant 38 ans par Philippe Bender, l’Orchestre Régional de Cannes est passé sous la direction du chef autrichien Wolfgang Doerner.

Depuis sa création, l’Orchestre a participé à de nombreuses émissions de Radio et de Télévision. Il a également été l’invité de plusieurs festivals en France comme à l’étranger, et réalisé de grandes tournées qui lui ont valu, de la part du public comme de la critique, un accueil enthousiaste et élogieux. L’Orchestre Régional de Cannes Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur compte 37 musiciens et fêtera ses 40 ans en 2016. Depuis sa création, cet ensemble s’attache à faire connaître le répertoire symphonique, du classique au contemporain auprès du public de la Région mais aussi à l’International.

Littérature à Grimaud

La thématique de ce 3ème salon du livre, co-organisé par un groupe d’adolescents Grimaudois, sera « le sablier du temps »,

Le vendredi, une nocturne riche en lectures et réflexions vous est proposée avec une table ronde autour de laquelle le Dr Le Prestre abordera « La mort, ce scandale » avec la psychanalyste Nicole Fabre, aussi marraine de cette édition, qui abordera « Le temps qui passe, ce scandale merveilleux ».

Le samedi, auront lieu la remise des prix du concours de poésie, les dédicaces des auteurs, ainsi que la conférence sur « Le temps, verrou et clef à la fois d’une nouvelle compréhension du réel »…

Tour musical à Grimaud

L’Office de Tourisme présente son tout premier Grimaud Music Tour qui associera la volonté de faire découvrir le territoire Grimaudois tout en célébrant la musique.

Rendez-vous donc pour une sorte d’évasion musicale en partant du coeur du village provençal pour terminer au château et son point de vue à 360° sur le massif des Maures et le Golfe de Saint Tropez!

Le voyage démarrera dans une ambiance Rythme & Blues avec « Endy & Co », pour s’orienter ensuite vers une aventure plus swing manouche avec « un Nerf de swing » et le tour finira par une ascension au château pour s’évader dans l’univers quasi indéfinissable de « Sting » repris par le Conservatoire Rostropovitch-Landowski

Bon voyage !

A venir en Juillet 2015 :

13ème édition des Grimaldines et pas des moindres !

Avec la participation de Ayo le 21 juillet, Paris Combo le 28 juillet, Plazia Francia le 4 août, Mayra Andrade le 11 août et pour finir la fameuse soirée de clôture le 18 août !

Pour réserver vos places, retrouvez toutes les informations sur la page Facebook de l’Office du Tourisme et bien entendu sur la page Facebook de Boutemy Immobilier.

Discover Porquerolles

For those of you who stay in Port Grimaud for the holidays, we recommend you take a trip to Porquerolles.

Porquerolles is one of four islands which make up the group of islands known as Les Iles d’Hyères, or ‘The Golden Islands’ as many people seem to refer them as. Porquerolles is actually the largest of the four islands. It is also the closest island to France. This makes it incredibly popular amongst the tourist crowd. If you are heading to Porquerolles thinking that it has all the glitz that the French Riviera boasts then think again. The vast majority of Porquerolles lacks any real development (we will come to the reasons as to why soon). This means that the island is mainly suited for those who want to be at ‘one with nature’ and just explore a beautiful Mediterranean Island.

The most recent history of the island began back in 1820. It was at this time that the village on the island, which still exists to this day, was established. The village grew at a fairly steady rate over the years. It is still fairly small (only 200 people are permanent residents of the island), but it does boast a rather beautiful church and lighthouse. In 1912 a gentleman known as Francois Joseph Fournier purchased the island for his wife. It was at this time about 500 acres of the island became dedicated to vineyards. The wine that was produced on this island was the first to be classed as ‘vin des Côtes de Provence’, and as any wine-lover will tell you; that is a pretty decent wine.

The French wanted to preserve the beauty of the island. As a result they purchased 80% of the island in 1971. They then created a national park out of it (the other half of the national park is on the nearby island of Port-Cros). Absolutely zero development is allowed in the national park area. This means that those who visit the island will be able to experience the true beauty of it. There are gorgeous forests to walk through, cliffs to get stunning panoramic views from, and gorgeous sandy beaches to relax on. This area is truly beautiful.

Now just because the village is small does not mean that there is not a lot to do. As mentioned at the start the island of Porquerolles tends to have a rather laid-back feel to it. There is no hustle and bustle here, even in the high tourist seasons. The culture is very different from mainland France. To me, Porquerolles has an almost ‘classic’ French feel to it. There are fantastic places to eat, wonderful places to drink, and some beautiful scenery to feast your eyes upon. If you head to the island during the summer then you may even be able to catch a glimpse of the ‘Jazz á Porquerolles’, a Jazz festival that has been held on the island each and every summer since 2010. It has gone from strength to strength too with some pretty decent jazz musicians taking the stage throughout the festival.

Discover Ramatuelle in Provence

Ramatuelle is a village that we, the team of Boutemy Immobilier really like to go to for a stroll once in a while. It is one of a few villages in the south of France which relies on tourism in order to thrive. In fact, the population of this area goes up from 2,000 to close to 30,000 when the warmer months start to roll in. Don’t worry though; those who head to Ramatuelle will never feel as though they are in the ‘hustle and bustle’ of a populated tourist town. The residents of Ramatuelle have gone to great lengths in order to ensure that the area retains its classic French town.

Most of the action in Ramatuelle actually takes place away from the center of the town, although those who head into Ramatuelle will be able to enjoy some of the most stunning views in all of France. If you are staying in Port Grimaud, then we do encourage you to visit Ramatuelle at least once. It is perfect for those who have never experienced a classic French village before. It is suggested that you visit here for the regular Farmer’s Markets, at least.

One of the main highlights of Ramatuelle, and perhaps one of the main reason as to why many a tourist heads to this part of France is for the absolutely stunning beaches located nearby. The water is crystal clear and the sand is beautifully white. In fact; the beach in this area tends to be a favoured destination for many celebrities. You never know, you may spot one! Located along the beaches are all manner of ‘secret coves’ and the like. This means that you will never really be far from privacy, even if you are picking the busy summer months to head to Ramatuelle.

Ramatuelle, for the most part at least, is surrounded by nature. It may take a while to get to some of the larger destinations in the south of France, but most people will not mind as you will need to travel through absolutely gorgeous scenery. The forests that surround Ramatuelle are absolutely stunning. If you are the active type then you are going to love exploring them. Since this area of France is well-known for its wine production you will also be able to enjoy gorgeous Vineyards which stretch for miles and miles.

Much of the area of Ramatuelle is dedicated to the more ‘laid back’ vacation so do not expect to find yourself in a midst of a crazy party night after night (although the nightlife in this area is good). Instead you can find yourself indulging in a Olive Oil and Wine trip, horse riding, craft-related activities, tennis, biking, walking, diving, boating, and even a spot of golf. A stay in Ramatuelle will really provide a break from the norm and it is an absolutely fantastic place to stay if you wish to head away from the major cities in the area. Those who visit Ramatuelle will never have anything short of an absolutely brilliant time on their holiday.

Culinary specialities in Provence

Holidays are the ideal time to discover the culinary specialities of our region and to treat yourself.

Perhaps you know of them and have even bought some in your own supermarket, but, believe me, there is nothing like a local tasting. A good, homemade ratatouille, with the vegetables all cooked separately, will never have the same taste of Provence elsewhere.

Many of our specialities come from the sea and it is today interesting to note that certain of our most iconic and sought-after dishes were originally considered as dishes of poor fishermen.

If you spend a few days here, the following are a few dishes to try.

Bouillabaisse

This is definitely the most iconic dish of the south of France and the ultimate Marseillaise speciality.

Its name comes from Provençal Occitan: from « bolh » for « boiling » and « abaiss » for «lowering», meaning lowering the fire, because this was how bouillabaisse was traditionally prepared.

This is a fish stew which is cooked at a rolling boil for about 15 minutes before continuing to cook on a low heat. The stew consists of at least 4 fish (monkfish, Saint-Pierre, redfish, red mullet , vive and roucaou) and is served with potatoes and croutons, or, even better, slices of garlic bread and rouille (our local mayonnaise).

Daube

Daube, just like bouillabaisse, is a family dish which is prepared the day before. It is most often prepared with braised beef and cooked with red wine, onions, celery, carrots, garlic and mixed herbs. It is delicious served with potatoes or gnocchi.

Sea urchins

Tasting sea urchins is an institution in the region, and whether you want to taste them for the first time or you are already a connoisseur, we invite you to atttend the sea urchin festivals, which are organised every year. They have a friendly vibe and they take place over several weekends in Sausset les Pins, Carry le Rouet and Fos sur Mer.

You can also find sea urchins on the menu at many restaurants. They are eaten like oysters : by the dozen of half dozen.

Boiled eggs with truffles

This absolutely divine dish links a very basic food such as the boiled egg with our most famous mushroom, the truffle. This is all it takes to delight the tastebuds; it is sometimes in the simple things that the best tastes are revealed.

Find all the lastest news on the truffle on this website.

In Boutemy, we like to have lunch with our restaurateur friends from Port Grimaud. We recommend with enthusiasm Café Telline, which is situated on the marketplace (the telline is a delicious shellfish that you should definitely taste during your holidays in the Mediterranean)

The restaurant is open throughout the year and the chef likes to cook truffle, venison and vegetables.

We also recommend the la Tartane, 8 rue de l’Octogone for his pan-fried Saint-Jacques.

Visit Sainte-Maxime in the South of France

Located just a few miles from Port Grimaud, 56 miles from Nice airport and resting right in the heart of the French Riviera lies the absolutely gorgeous town of Sainte-Maxime. This beautiful place is a popular location for royal families from around the world, in particular, the Swedish Royal Family. It retains a classic French charm that you will really enjoy.

Tourism is one of the biggest sources of income for Sainte-Maxime. It doesn’t get as many tourists as the nearby cities of Nice and Marseille, but those who travel to Saint-Maxime will never be short of things to do. Many people who head to the area find particular enjoyment in exploring the Old Town, located just a short hop from the harbour. Here you will be able to indulge yourself in all manner of shops, bars, restaurants, and classic French Markets.

Sainte-Maxime is one of the French Southern towns which played its role in the history of World War II. The beach in Sainte-Maxime was actually the focal point of the attack on the South of France. Some people may know this attack as ‘Operation Dragoon’. There are a number of monuments close to the harbour where you are able to pay respect to the fallen. In the Old Town you will find La Tour Carrée, a place constructed in the early 1600s by monks. It was here that Napoleon constructed cannons in order to protect France during the Napoleonic Wars of the 19^th Century.

As mentioned previously, those that stay in Sainte-Maxime are located a short distance from the cities of Nice and Marseille. This means that they are able to enjoy some of the best and the most beautiful cities in the south of France without subjecting themselves to the hustle and bustle of city life. Those who want a little break from it all can hop on the regular boats to Port Grimaud and Saint-Tropez.

If you head to Sainte-Maxime in the summer, you will be able to enjoy all manner of beach-related activities. The beaches that stretch along the coast here are sandy-white and virtually unspoiled. Not only will you be able to swim and soak up some of those rays whilst you lie on the beach, but you will also be able to engage in all manner of water sports. This includes water-skiing, Jet-skiing, and even sailing.

Those who love their golf will be pleased to know that there are eight different golf courses in the area. All can be reached in no more than thirty minutes by car. This makes Sainte-Maxime the perfect location for a golfing holiday.

Weekend in Port Grimaud : What to See and Do with Children ?

Will you soon be visiting the French Riviera as a family ? Why not opt for a weekend with your children in Port Grimaud and discover the many facets of our famous « Venice of Provence » ? Take a break with your loved ones as a family, for a weekend or a week. Tour Port Grimaud or stroll about the small streets of Grimaud’s medieval village…the little Venice of Provence is sure to please.

Photo taken from the bridge of Port Grimaud I between « Place des Artisans » and « Place du Marché »

Good to Know

Port Grimaud is in the commune of Grimaud, in the Var. Located in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, this private seaside town attracts more and more tourists from around the world searching for relaxation and a change of scenery. It may interest you to note that it was built in 1966 by a sea-loving architect from Mulhouse, François Spoerry. July of 1967, the first houses were delivered and construction was completed in the early 2000s. Since then, many French and foreign tourists have fallen in love with this one-of-a-kind village. It is dotted with footpaths and canals…but also small restaurants along the water, bridges, and views to delight those who admire beautiful landscapes, flowers and stones. Port Grimaud is an exceptionally beautiful architectural ensemble, a must-see at least once in your lifetime. Entering the Twentieth Century Heritage in 2002, this village guarantees a total change of scenery and allows you to enjoy quality family time. Discover Port Grimaud for a weekend! So not to miss anything on your weekend, here’s a quick overview of things to see and do onsite.

View from the Church of Port Grimaud

What to See and Do as a Family in Port Grimaud for a Weekend ?

First, know that the town has the distinct feature of being organized into private co-ownerships that entirely assume the town’s preservation and maintenance. The heart of the village is open to visitors, but you should leave your car in the parking lot outside. This will allow you to explore the town on foot or by boat. Indeed, you can board a boat to discover Port Grimaud far and wide…an experience that will surely delight the young and also charm the old. For those interested, note that there are small, electric boats available for use in several places in the village. And that’s not all, do not miss out on the region’s major tourist attractions: Cloister of Fréjus Cathedral (national historic monument), villages of Gassin and Tourtour (both belonging to the very select club of Most Beautiful Villages in France), Maures mountains (great scenic beauty that will delight nature lovers), as well as the many parks and gardens of the area where your children can play to their heart’s content.

Would you enjoy this family weekend in Port Grimaud ?

This article was first published in French on our blog.

Entrance of Grimaud harbour

Port Grimaud : A Waking Dream !

An exceptional seaside town, born in the mind of a genius architect.

A small, colourful, Provencal « village » offers all the advantages of a private community combining safety, privacy and friendliness in a locale made for boat lovers… this village is Port Grimaud.

A Bit of History…

Port Grimaud, often called the « Venice of Provence », is a private seaside town located in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, France. It is located in the commune of Grimaud, in the Var Department.

For its residents, Port Grimaud is heaven on earth. For others, it is the dream of a lifetime. Only by spending time in Port Grimaud, at least a few days with a view of its canals, can we understand that.

Port Grimaud was conceived, designed and built by François Spoerry, a sea-loving architect from Mulhouse.
In 1962, he acquired the marshy lands on which the Seaside Town was built and perfectly integrated into the Mediterranean environment.
The building permit was issued on June 14, 1966 and this founding date so named the first building « June 14 Place ».
In 1967, the first houses were delivered and life began in Port Grimaud.
Construction was completed in the early 2000s.

Thus was born a seaside village facing the sea, with colourful facades and Roman tiles, fantastic streets following the wind or sun, a place where every house has its own mooring.

Port Grimaud is a living town with a church, shops and services.

Since 2001, the seaside village of Port Grimaud is a UNESCO « Twentieth Century Heritage ».

This unique property complex that spans 90 hectares represents a total of 2,400 units, more than 2,000 moorings, 7 km of canals, 12 km of quays, 14 bridges plus a boardwalk, as well as 12 islands.

Considered a real village or real commune by many, Port Grimaud is actually an immense co-op, but with absolutely all the characteristics of a « mini-commune » even its own rules of procedure.

« Venice » in Provence divided into three boroughs.

The evolution of the town’s construction naturally defined three « boroughs » : Port Grimaud I, Port Grimaud II and Port Grimaud III, managed by three separate and autonomous union associations.

Historically, Port Grimaud I is the first of François Spoerry’s achievements and his largest : 22 hectares of land and 13 hectares of water. 1,108 co-op lots, 834 berths including 250 public docks reserved for passing ships or yearly tenants.

The union council of Port Grimaud I takes particular care to ensure respect of the architectural coherence created by François Spoerry, be it choosing façade colours or constructions that could alter the outer appearance of houses or shops.

All modifications must be authorized by the union association, who then receives advice from architects. They are equipped with an association for information and property owner advocacy.

Quality of life and environmental preservation are also not neglected, by land with an electric car transportation service, or by sea with a fully electric resident transportation service.

Greenspace is maintained without chemicals and waste collection works efficiently in all boroughs. The union council is also guarantor of preserving traditions of the seaside town with notably, every August 15, Sea and Fisherman’s Day that includes a mass held in the ecumenical church of St. Francis of Assisi, which has magnificent Vasarely stained glass windows representing the solar cycle.

After the ceremony, a procession of boats follows the priest as he blesses boats docked along the canals all the way to the harbour entrance, where he lays a wreath for missing sailors.

Deceased in 1999 at Port Grimaud, François Spoerry now rests in a tomb at St. Francis of Assisi church.

Les différents types de logement à Port Grimaud

La cité de Port Grimaud est absolument unique et a été très intelligemment conçue par l’architecte-marin François Spoerry.

Alors que nous voyons un ensemble harmonieux de façades colorées toutes différentes les unes des autres, l’architecte a conçu la cité lacustre autour de 9 types de logements seulement.

Ce dernier a veillé à conserver une alternance entre chacun de ces logements le long des canaux comme en témoigne l’exemple suivant :

Les différents types de logement répartis le long d’un bras du canal

Ces logements tout à fait spécifiques à Port Grimaud portent des noms en lien avec la Provence et la Mer. Voici les définitions officielles d’origine, telles qu’elles ont été conçues par François Spoerry et telles qu’elles sont toujours répertoriées aujourd’hui par le cabinet d’architecte Xavier Bohl de Port Grimaud, garant de l’unicité architecturale de Port Grimaud à ce jour.

– Le Studio :

De 26² à 38m². En tant qu’appartement « classique », c’est le seul type de logement sur un seul niveau.

– La Balandrine :

Maisons de 60 à 69m² comportant 2 chambres. Au rez-de chaussée se trouvent la cuisine, la pièce de vie et à l’étage deux chambres, une salle de bain et des toilettes séparés.

Voici 3 versions officielles sur plan de la Balandrine.

la Balandrine

La Balandrine : variante 1

La Balandrine : variante 2

– La Hunière

Maisons d’une superficie de 61 à 65m². Au rez-de-chaussée se situe une vaste salle de séjour ainsi qu’une cuisine et un WC. A l’étage : 2 chambres et une salle de bain.

La Hunière

– La Cassine

Maisons de 70 à 75m² comportant 3 chambres. Au rez-de chaussée se trouvent la cuisine, la pièce de vie, un WC, et à l’étage 3 chambres, 2 salles de bain avec toilettes. Parfois un solarium peut venir parfaire l’ensemble.

La Cassine

– La Maison de pêcheur

Maisons de 77 à 97m² comportant 4 chambres. Au rez-de chaussée se trouvent la cuisine, la pièce de vie (parfois un WC vient s’ajouter). Au 1er et au 2ème étage se trouvent à chaque étage : 2 chambres avec 1 salle de bain et toilettes (indépendants ou intégrés à la salle de bain).

Parfois, la maison de pêcheur est élargie, ce qui lui permet d’offrir une plus large terrasse que dans sa version classique, ainsi que de plus grandes chambres.

Un solarium peut des fois venir parfaire l’ensemble.

La Maison de Pêcheur

La Maison de Pêcheur : variante 1

La Maison de Pêcheur : variante 2

– La Portale

L’un des types de maison le plus rare à Port Grimaud. Il s’agit d’une maison de 90 à 99m² comportant 4 chambres. Au rez-de chaussée se trouvent la cuisine, la pièce de vie, et un WC invités.

Au 1er étage se trouvent 3 chambres avec 2 salles de bain et toilettes.

Au 2ème étage se trouve 1 grande chambre avec 1 grande salle de bain en-suite. La chambre du 2ème étage donne sur une grande terrasse/balcon.

La Portale

La Portale : variante

– La Borderive

Assez rare à Port Grimaud. Il s’agit de maisons de 99 à 103m² comportant 4 chambres.

Au rez-de chaussée se trouvent la cuisine, la pièce de vie, et un WC invités, ainsi qu’une chambre.

Au 1er étage se trouvent 3 autres chambres avec 2 salles de bain et toilettes.

La Borderive

– L’Appartement

L’Appartement

Au total, Port Grimaud comprend 2400 logements, presque tous dotés de leur propre amarrage puisque 2000 places de bateaux sont disponibles.

Nous remercions le cabinet Xavier Bohl de nous avoir fourni les schémas descriptifs ci-dessus, détaillant avec précision la conception d’origine des différents logements de Port Grimaud.

Harley Davidson Festival 2015 à Port Grimaud : le programme officiel !

L’Office de Tourisme de Grimaud vient de nous transmettre le programme officiel du 9ème Euro Festival Harley Davidson qui se tiendra à Port Grimaud du 07 au 10 Mai 2015. Vous le trouverez donc en intégralité ci-après !

Programme dans le Village de Grimaud

Mercredi 6 Mai : Concert de U-TURN avec la participation des Sexy Sweets (danse) RDV Place Neuve à partir de 21h

Vendredi 8 Mai : 12h30-18h00 : Bike Show official des plus belles Harley suivi d’un groupe live

Samedi 9 Mai : PARADE (voir détails ci-dessous)

Sur le site « Camping des Prairies de la Mer » en face de Port Grimaud 1

Tous les jours :

9h00-19h00 : H.O.G. Information & H.O.G. Hospitality

09h00-20h00 Harley Village

09h00-17h00 Demo Rides (parking de Port Grimaud)

09h00-17h00 présence des services Harley-Davidson ”crédit Financo, garantie, assurance FMA (parking de Port Grimaud)

14h00-03h00 Harley-Bar (disco tente et Music Live)

10h00- Freeway Tour Kustom Village

10h00-01h00 Exposants

Music Live Beach Stage

Jeudi 7 Mai :

21h00-22h15 : Limehouse Lizzy

22h30-00h00 Mick Ralphs Blues Band with Adam Baron

Vendredi 8 Mai :

21h00-22h15 : The Freelers

22h15-00h00 : The Darkness

Samedi 9 Mai :

21h00-22h15 : Johnny Gallagher

22h30-22h45 : Cérémonie de clôture

22h45-00h00 : The Stranglers

Bars et Restaurants Grimaud / Port Grimaud

La Grimaudoise du 7 au 10 mai : Plat du jour “The Rocker”

Le Monroe’s : menu habituel.

Concert : le 7 : ECLIPSE, le 8 : THE UNNAMED FEELINGS, le 9 : O’KAZOO

Le Clem’s du 7 au 10 mai : Plat du jour “The Rocker”

Les Quatre Saisons

Entrée : Royale de foie, Roquette, Coulis de poivron rouge ou Mesclun, Légumes crus, OEuf poche, Vinaigrette au parmesan.

Plat : Galette de Cabillaud, pommes purée, oignons frits ou Araignée de porc saute, réduction de Soy sauce, carottes rôties.

Dessert : Comme un Tiramisu ou Cheese Cake New York style.

Menu : 25€ ou Entrée/plat – Plat/dessert : 20€ de Mercredi à Samedi

La Table de Didier du 7 au 10 mai : Plat du jour “The Rocker”

Dans le Golfe

Jeudi 7 Mai :

Parade et « pit stop » dans la Garde Freinet vers 16h

Vendredi 8 Mai :

Animations à Sainte Maxime de 18h30 à 20h30 + Fest’Italia

Samedi 9 Mai :

Journée et Soirée Chopper and Co Party à Cogolin :

A partir de 10h : Stands et fournitures Harley – Custom

Concerts + inédit : Tombola avec 1 Harley à gagner

17h15 : passage de la Parade (détails ci-dessous)

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LA PARADE

La célèbre Parade se tiendra le Samedi 09 Mai 2015 avec, dès 14h00, la mise en place du cortège, puis le départ prévu à 16h00 depuis Port Grimaud, pour un trajet de 39 km !!

L’arrivée de la Parade est prévue à 17h45.

Voici le plan de l’itinéraire de la Parade du 09 Mai :

Programme Culturel et Animations à Grimaud en Mai 2015

En Mai, la température commence à monter et la Ville de Grimaud nous apporte, juste avant l’été, un nouveau lot d’animations et d’événements culturels plus singuliers les uns que les autres. Voyez plutôt.

Mercredi 5 mai 2015 – 18h30

Conférence Grimaud Europe / Conference about « The Var history by Zola »

« Lorsque Zola s’inspire de l’histoire varoise » par Gérard Rocchia

Salle de Conférence de Beausoleil – Entrée libre

Organisée par Grimaud Europe

Mercredi 6 mai 2015 – 10h30

Visite de la Chapelle Notre Dame de la Queste / Guided tour of Notre Dame de la Queste Chapel

Rendez-vous sur place – Gratuit, inscription conseillée auprès du Musée ou de l’Office de Tourisme

Organisée par le Service Culture & Patrimoine

Mercredi 6 mai 2015 – 21h00

Concert caritatif avec le groupe U-Turn / Charity concert with the « U-Turn »

Place Neuve – Entrée libre

Organisé par Grimaud Animations

Du Jeudi 7 au dimanche 10 mai 2015

Euro Festival Harley Davidson à Port Grimaud et le Golfe de Saint Tropez

Programme en cliquant ici / Here is the official Program of 2015 European Harley Davidson Festival in Port Grimaud : http://www.hog-france.fr/Events/2015/Grimaud-2015/Grimaud-2015.htm …

Vendredi 8 mai 2015 – 12h30 – 18h

Custom Bike Show suivi d’un concert / Custom Bike Show followed by a concert

Place Neuve

Organisé par le HOG

Jeudi 14 mai 2015 / 9h – 18h

Foire de la laine / Wool fair

Marché artisanal et produits du terroir, démonstrations et animations dans les rues

Place Neuve et ses alentours – Entrée libre

Co-organisée par Grimaud Animations, la commune et l’Office de Tourisme

Jeudi 14 mai 2015 / 10h30

Les Rendez-vous du Patrimoine / Heritage’s meetings

« Foire de la laine, témoignage du pastoralisme d’autrefois »

Musée – Gratuit, inscription conseillée auprès du Musée ou de l’Office de Tourisme

Organisés par le Service Culture & Patrimoine

Samedi 16 mai 2015 / 18h

Escapade Littéraire / Literary getaways

à l’occasion de la Nuit des Musées avec Richard Cairaschi et son roman « La blette et le courgoudon »

Musée – Entrée libre

Organisée par le Service Culture & Patrimoine

Dimanche 17 mai 2015 / 9h – 18h

Marché Plein V’Arts / Craft Market

Place Neuve – Entrée libre

Organisé par l’Association Plein V’Arts

Vendredi 22 mai 2015 / 21h

Soirée Musicale / Classical Music Evenings

« Bach en Quatuor » avec le Quatuor Ardeo

Eglise Saint Michel – De 17€ à 22€ – Réservations au 04 94 55 43 83

Organisée par l’Office de Tourisme

Samedi 30 mai 2015 / 20h30

Concert des élèves du Conservatoire

Salle Beausoleil – Entrée libre

Organisés par le Conservatoire Rostropovitch-Landowski

EXPOSITIONS MAI 2015

Exposition jusqu’au 6 mai 2015 : « Salon des peintres »

A la Salle Beausoleil

Avec comme invité d’honneur Ghislain Dussart

De 14h à 19h tous les jours – Entrée libre

Exposition jusqu’à la fin de l’été : « La cuisine d’hier et d’aujourd’hui en Provence »

Au musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires

Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 14h30 à 18h – Entrée Libre

Exposition jusqu’à la fin de l’été dans le village : « Sculptures Monumentales » de Christian Lapie

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Golf à Grimaud

Le 8ème trophée du Golf de Beauvallon se déroulera Vendredi 1er mai!

Différentes formules vous seront proposées pendant la matinée.

Rendez-vous au Café de France à Grimaud village pour un cocktail et une remise des prix à partir de 18h

N’oubliez pas de vous inscrire !

Foire à Grimaud

Comme chaque année, le jeudi de l’ascension est dédié à la traditionnelle foire de la laine de Grimaud.

Marché artisanal, produits du terroir, démonstrations, animations dans les rues…

Au programme : Messe en Provençal de 10h30 à 11h30 ainsi qu’à la même heure un « Rendez-Vous du Patrimoine au Musée ». Suivi de l’Escandihado qui dansera entre 11h45 et 12h15 et qui vous accompagnera jusqu’à un apéritif offert par Grimaud Animations !

Tout au long de la journée, retrouvez des tambourinaires, des automates, un berger montrant la tonte de mouton, des fileuses, un groupe de troubadours « La Petite Flambe », un berger avec ses chien et ses…canards !

Une belle journée sous le signe du terroir concoctée par le service événements et animations de l’Office de Tourisme et Grimaud Animations ! Prenez note et ne ratez pas cette journée !

Exposition à Grimaud

La ville de Grimaud vous invite à découvrir les oeuvres réalisées par Christian LAPIE.

Ses oeuvres monumentales sont taillées dans des chênes centenaires de la région de Reims en Champagne. Elles prennent la forme de silhouettes humaines, universelles, sans âge, sans race et sans visage. Les oeuvres sont dressées seules ou en groupe sur les axes de rencontre du vieux village de Grimaud.

A venir…

A l’occasion du weekend de la fête de la musique, l’Office de Tourisme de Grimaud vous offre son tout premier « GRIMAUD MUSIC TOUR » avec 3 concerts tout au long de la soirée !

Le voyage démarrera dès 18h30 dans une ambiance Rythme & Blues Place Neuve avec Endy & Co, puis s’orientera vers une aventure plus swing manouche Place Vieille avec un Nerf de Swing à 20h pour finir par une ascension au château afin de s’évader dans l’univers quasi inqualifiable de Sting repris par le conservatoire dès 21h30 !

Pour toute question, n’hésitez pas à passer à notre Agence de Port Grimaud ou à vous rendre à l’Office du Tourisme de Grimaud ! Passez un bon mois de Mai à Grimaud !