Sainte Maxime II
The Marina Artists team did two paintings of this gorgeous property, that lies on walking distance of the centre of the lovely village Sainte Maxime! 
Sainte Maxime is situated in the Gulf of Saint Tropez and faces straight south. It has the great advantage that it is sheltered from the Mistral by the surrounding mountains. A visit to the 
beautiful beaches (directly in the centre and thus walking distance from this villa) and the Azure blue sea is always worthwhile! One of the beaches is called "elephant beach" because it plays a role in "the voyage of Babar the Elephant". That famous children's book was actually written in Sainte Maxime...
Some of these medieval aspects, like the cannons, 15th century town hall and the Tour Carré, have survived the times and can be admired today. The centre is pedestrian area and looks lovely, in a way you 'd expect from a village in the South of France! "Sitting in front of the bakery with a warm croissant, strong coffee on a sunny morning" gives you a feel for what it's like...
Sainte Maxime is situated in the Gulf of Saint Tropez and faces straight south. It has the great advantage that it is sheltered from the Mistral by the surrounding mountains. A visit to the 
beautiful beaches (directly in the centre and thus walking distance from this villa) and the Azure blue sea is always worthwhile! One of the beaches is called "elephant beach" because it plays a role in "the voyage of Babar the Elephant". That famous children's book was actually written in Sainte Maxime...The first time the name popped up - as Sancta Maxima- was in the 11th century - but there are signs of habitation in the prehistoric times and the Romans have been there for a long time.
In 1000, the Lerins Islands monks - who have been everywhere and very active in the Riviera area!- built a monastery and evangelized the locals. They built the Tour Carrée which, along with the Tour du Portalet of Saint Tropez, protected the Gulf from invaders. Later they added a battery of cannons.
Some of these medieval aspects, like the cannons, 15th century town hall and the Tour Carré, have survived the times and can be admired today. The centre is pedestrian area and looks lovely, in a way you 'd expect from a village in the South of France! "Sitting in front of the bakery with a warm croissant, strong coffee on a sunny morning" gives you a feel for what it's like...
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