Hôtel Lou Paouvadou

The rooms at Hôtel Lou Paouvadou are air-conditioned and all have a private bathroom, a kitchenette with a fridge and a flat-screen TV. They sleep two and range in size from 17 to 22 m². The Double Room is the standard category, while the Comfort Double Room adds a balcony or outdoor space.

The superior categories stand out for their views and outdoor features: a terrace overlooking the pool in the Superior Double Room, or a terrace and additional sleeping space in the Triple Room with Pool View. The Studio with Mezzanine also has a terrace and kitchenette, with a double bed and a sofa bed. Depending on the room, you can enjoy a view of the garden or pool, a patio or a balcony. Kitchenware and a dining area make it easy to prepare and enjoy meals on site.

The heated outdoor swimming pool is lined with sun loungers and parasols; a shallow area lets you enjoy the water at your own pace. The garden, sun terrace and outdoor furniture provide spaces to relax outside. Indoors, the shared lounge has a TV, and board games are available. Air conditioning and heating are provided, and there are non-smoking and family rooms.

For meals, breakfast can be served in your room. The snack bar and bar serve drinks, and wine and champagne are also available. The rooms have a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a shower and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas. The pool is surrounded by a fence; towels, bed linen and free toiletries are provided in the rooms.

Sainte-Maxime stretches along the northern shore of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, between Mediterranean beaches and the hills of the Var. The centre has shopping streets, Provençal façades and a port facing the sea. The resort suits travellers who want to alternate swimming, walks around the old town and boat trips, while keeping the amenities of a seaside town within walking distance.

Plage Centrale is 450 m away, so you can enjoy the coast without taking the car. The Tour Carrée, a former defensive building now used as a museum, and the church of Sainte-Maxime offer a glimpse of local history. The port has boat services to Saint-Tropez, across the gulf; the road journey follows the coastal routes. Parc botanique des Myrtes offers a walk among Mediterranean plants. To reach the railway, Saint-Raphaël station is 24 km away; La Môle-Saint-Tropez Airport is 16 km away.

In summer, the beaches and port are busy, and the heat makes it worth planning visits for early or late in the day. Spring and September often offer a quieter atmosphere for exploring markets, walking along the seafront or discovering the villages around the gulf. You could spend a day swimming in the morning, having lunch in the centre and taking a boat across to Saint-Tropez. Coastal walks and nearby beaches also offer a change of scenery for swimming, while the hills inland provide a different pace away from the shore.