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Sainte-Maxime

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe

About Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint-Tropez, 55km from Gorges du Verdon.

Sainte-Maxime is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 13,582, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sainte-Maxime sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sainte-Maxime to your route.

About Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime (pronounced [sɛ̃t maksim]; Occitan and Provençal: Santa Maxima) is a Resort town in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), 90 km (56 mi) west from Nice and 130 km (81 mi) east from Marseille. Its inhabitants

Read more are called Maximois or Maximoises in French.

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Where is Sainte-Maxime located?

Sainte-Maxime is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.3091 latitude, 6.6385 longitude.

What is the population of Sainte-Maxime?

Sainte-Maxime has a population of approximately 13,582 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
13,582
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.3091, 6.6385

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Sainte-Maxime

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Saint-Tropez

A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.

4 km · about 10 min drive

coastal drive

Corniche de l'Esterel

A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

La Croisette, Cannes

The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Antibes Old Town

A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges du Verdon

Europe's deepest canyon, a 25-kilometer gash of turquoise waters flanked by 700-meter limestone cliffs in Haute-Provence.

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gorges du Verdon Viewpoint

Europe's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.

56 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Route des Crêtes du Verdon

A one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Faron Summit

A 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Sainte-Maxime

  • 26 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
  • 56 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
  • 59 kmRoute des Crêtes du VerdonA one-way clifftop loop above the Verdon canyon with a string of giddy belvederes over the abyss.
  • 59 kmMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
  • 61 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 73 kmRoute NapoléonHistoric route following Napoleon's 1815 march from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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