Ville de Sainte-Maxime

About Ville de Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime is a French commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, located in the Var department. The town officially has 14,103 inhabitants as of the last general census in 2016. However, considering secondary residents and tourists, it hosts approximately 20,000 residents year-round and over 60,000 in the summer. Protected from the mistral by the wooded hills of the Massif des Maures, the commune opens onto the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Its coastline stretches for 11km, offering an alternation of large fine sand beaches and preserved natural coves. Noted for its mild climate, Sainte-Maxime has been a renowned family seaside resort since the early 20th century. It was classified as a "climatic resort" in 1922 and obtained the "tourism resort" classification in 2011, a testament to the quality and excellence of its tourist offerings. Internationally, Sainte-Maxime is twinned with the towns of Neuenbürg (Germany) and Matthews (United States). Unlike many seaside resorts that are only active during the summer season, Sainte-Maxime is a lively town all year round. The Carré Léon Gaumont offers an eclectic cultural program, while associations, merchants, and municipal services combine their efforts to provide a range of activities for residents and visitors. Sainte-Maxime is therefore not just an ideal place for holidays and getaways. It is also a pleasant town to live in daily, a small paradise in the heart of the Côte d’Azur.