Nestled on a hillside in the heart of sublime landscapes, the village of Ramatuelle overlooks a land of vineyards that slopes gently down to the beach of Pampelonne. To the south, pine forests border wild capes of eternal beauty to complete the decor of this parcel of Provence on the Côte d’Azur.

Discreet on her hill

Ramatuelle is a sheltered commune, cradled by a generous natural environment. Its spiral layout seems to protect it from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. You enter the medieval village through winding, curving streets, as if to better follow the movement of a stronghold once wrapped around its castle. It’s a mineral village, flowered with jasmine, bougainvillea and honeysuckle, from which the view stretches far out to sea, or high into the hills to the Paillas mills. The Place de l’Ormeau, with its authentic charm, comes alive with the Provencal market. The stone facades open their pastel-colored shutters to reveal stalls selling handicrafts, local produce and meticulous decorations.

An incomparable seafront

Imagine so many wonders! First, a jewel in the crown, 20 minutes from l’Escalet along the Chemin des douaniers: the isthmus of Taillat, preserved by the Conservatoire du Littoral. A short detour 100 m away takes you to the Briande dolmen (Neolithic remains), before heading for the Camarat lighthouse. From here, a path leads you to the sharp rocks of Cap Camarat, opposite which is Île aux oiseaux. Then it’s on to the Bonne Terrasse cove, the last bastion before the 4.5 km of fine sand of a legendary beach: Pampelonne. And what a beach it is! Beyond the film library’s images of Brigitte Bardot and Louis de Funes, this remarkable natural area is one of Europe’s most beautiful sites: a paradise for idleness and nautical pleasures, as well as an economic engine, with 21 beach establishments, each with its own unique identity. An opportunity to evoke this infinite blue horizon…

A land of festivals and entertainment

Ramatuelle is the secret garden of many artists; Gérard Philipe lived here. In 1985, under the guidance of Jean-Claude Brialy, the Festival bearing his name began. Renamed the Festival de Ramatuelle, it welcomes renowned artists in summer. The same goes for the Jazz Festival, the Classical Music Festival and Reconnexion Ramatuelle, held in the Théâtre de Verdure, built in the style of an antique, under the stars. From April to October, the summer season is enriched by new events: exhibitions, night markets, Athina Onassis jumping, nature walks, children’s games, discovery of the windmill… An eclectic mix that makes Ramatuelle an exemplary village, proud to reconcile the excellence of its offerings with the preservation of its living environment, in a spirit of fraternity.