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Saint-Tropez
A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Grimaud
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Grimaud
Grimaud is worth a stop: 10 minutes from La Garde-Freinet, 55km from Gorges du Verdon.
Grimaud is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 4,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Garde-Freinet, about 6 km away.
Grimaud (French pronunciation: [ɡʁimo]) is a village and commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
It is located on the French Riviera. The village of Grimaud is a perched village, with historical links to the Grimaldi family. Gibelin de Grimaldi aided William theRead more
Good in driving the Saracens of Fraxinet out of the area in AD 973 and was rewarded with the land. The village is dominated by its 11th-century castle (partially restored).
The Gulf of Saint Tropez was known as the Gulf of Grimaud until the end of the 19th century. The seaside town of Port Grimaud lies within the commune, at the head of the gulf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Grimaud?
Within an hour or so of Grimaud: Saint-Tropez (10 km), Corniche de l'Esterel (35 km), Mont Faron Summit (49 km), La Croisette, Cannes (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Grimaud?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche de l'Esterel, Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge and Corniche Sublime (D71).
Where is Grimaud?
Grimaud is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 6 km from La Garde-Freinet.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,122
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.2733, 6.5217
Emergency & Services
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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 Grimaud
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
51 km · about 60 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
film location
Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge (Bond-style corniche)
The clifftop one-way loop above Europe's deepest gorge is the archetypal Riviera driving road used in car chase cinematography and manufacturer films.
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 Cretes, Verdon Gorge
A one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Grimaud
- 35 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 49 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.
- 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.
- 56 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 57 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
- 58 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
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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