Var · French Riviera
The peninsula the world photographs and the few inhabit — staffed estates in Les Parcs and Les Graniers, vineyard retreats in Ramatuelle, and waterfront residences above the Bay of Canoubiers.
Saint-Tropez occupies a peculiar position in the geography of European luxury: nowhere is more photographed, yet the addresses that matter most are invisible to public record. The peninsula is a dead end by design — there is no through road, no passing traffic — and the properties that line its forested interior have been held by the same families for decades.
Opera Prestige holds a confidential selection of private villa rentals on the French Riviera, with particular depth in Les Parcs de Saint-Tropez, the historic domain of Les Graniers, the vineyard slopes of Ramatuelle and the waterfront of Les Canoubiers. Every estate is accessed through direct owner relationship and inspected personally — it appears on no listing platform.
The port is a short drive. From the right terrace, a bespoke yacht charter can be positioned at the quay within the hour — provisioned for a day among the Îles d’Or, a crossing to Corsica, or a sunset return along the coast. The shore and the seclusion coexist here in a way difficult to find elsewhere on the Mediterranean.
Signature Estates · Saint-Tropez
Les Graniers · Saint-Tropez
A storied 1810s bastide within the private domain of Les Graniers — once home to Paul Signac, Matisse and Manguin — 300 metres from Les Caves du Roy, with its own beach and private mooring.
Les Canoubiers · Waterfront
A waterfront estate set in 8,000 m² of pine and olive grounds above the Bay of Canoubiers, with direct sea access, infinity pool and sunsets without equal.
Pampelonne · Saint-Tropez
An elevated 800 m² villa near the Château de la Messardière, commanding panoramic views across the Bay of Pampelonne and Les Canoubiers, with infinity pool, spa and hammam.
Private Collection
Available exclusively through private inquiry — staffed, positioned, and prepared for the season.
Our Cannes portfolio is available exclusively through private consultation.
Contact us to receive a curated selection matched to your requirements.
Opera Prestige · Cannes
Every estate in our Saint-Tropez collection arrives fully staffed — private chef, housekeeping and an estate manager — with security and additional crew arranged on request.
Fully crewed motor and sailing yachts positioned at the port of Saint-Tropez, provisioned for days among the Îles d'Or or crossings to Portofino and Corsica.
A single advisor available around the clock — tables at Les Caves du Roy and the beach clubs of Pampelonne, transfers, provisioning, and every request the peninsula can answer.
Why Opera Prestige
What distinguishes a residence in our Saint-Tropez collection is not the address alone, but the manner in which it is delivered — privately, completely, and without friction.
The Cannes Guide
The peninsula divides into distinct territories — each with its own logic, its own clientele, its own reasons to be preferred. What follows is a practical anatomy of the addresses that matter.
The Enclaves
Les Parcs de Saint-Tropez is a forested, privately patrolled domain of some four hundred hectares, entered only through controlled gates — the highest values on the peninsula are held here. Closer to the town, the historic domain of Les Graniers holds rare belle-époque bastides within walking distance of the port and its own beach.
Coastline
The five-kilometre arc of Pampelonne defines a Saint-Tropez summer, and the estates above it command the most sought-after views in Europe. The village of Ramatuelle, perched among the vineyards, hosts the Festival des Années Folles each August. Among our estates here is La Villa Maëlys, a Provençal property minutes from the sand.
Lifestyle
The port is a spectacle best observed from a distance — or from your own deck. Behind it, the old town keeps a quieter register. Our concierge in Saint-Tropez opens what cannot be reserved, and the quay is minutes away for a yacht charter. Estates such as the neo-Provençal Villa Belvedere and the contemporary Villa La Baldina sit within a short walk of the village.
Beyond
South of the peninsula, where the road ends, the coastal path continues to Cap Lardier — protected maquis and empty coves. For those weighing acquisition alongside rental, our ultra-luxury real estate advisory covers the full arc of the French Riviera, from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to the Italian border.
Seasonal Calendar
May – June
Saint-Tropez in late spring belongs almost entirely to the peninsula's own residents. The beach clubs open — Club 55, Nikki Beach, Tahiti — at a register the high summer never permits. Sea temperatures are rising and the finest estates remain available. Clients who understand the calendar reserve this window deliberately.
July – August
The port fills and the road from Sainte-Maxime becomes a study in patience — inside Les Parcs and above Pampelonne, none of it is relevant. The finest villas for July and August are allocated months, sometimes a year, in advance. Engage early or accept limitation.
September – October
September is the peninsula's argument for itself: the sea at its warmest, Pampelonne almost empty, the Ramatuelle vendange under way, the roads navigable. The port crowd has dispersed and the light acquires an autumn precision many consider the coast at its finest.
Getting to Cannes
International private jets arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur (full customs, FBO facilities) or at La Môle — Aéroport du Golfe de Saint-Tropez, which accepts turboprops and light jets and all but eliminates the road transfer. FBO coordination is handled in advance.
Twenty minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur to the Grimaud helipad, with a chauffeured vehicle waiting — the standard arrival for clients whose time on the ground is measured carefully. Both legs are coordinated as a single movement.
Fleet vehicles are held throughout your stay for movement between the estate, the port, Pampelonne and excursions along the coast. Given the peninsula’s road geometry, a dedicated driver is the only rational arrangement.
The high-speed service from Paris reaches Saint-Raphaël in under five hours, with a chauffeured transfer of around forty-five minutes completing the journey to the peninsula — practical for parties joining mid-stay.
Have Questions
Rates within our Saint-Tropez collection begin at approximately €20,000 per week for a six-bedroom estate and extend to €130,000 and beyond for the largest waterfront and Les Parcs properties during July and August. Every quotation reflects the specific estate, the period and the staffing requested, and is prepared privately on enquiry.
Les Parcs de Saint-Tropez provides the highest level of physical security — a gated, privately patrolled domain. The historic Les Graniers domain and the elevated estates above Pampelonne and Les Canoubiers offer comparable seclusion with proximity to the sea. La Croix-Valmer, south of the headland, is quieter still.
Yes. Every estate in our Saint-Tropez portfolio is delivered with resident staff — typically a private chef, daily housekeeping and an estate manager. Security personnel, additional household staff, chauffeurs and yacht crew can all be arranged as part of the same engagement.
For the peak weeks of July and August, demand consistently outpaces the inventory of significant properties; the finest estates are typically allocated by late autumn of the preceding year. We recommend making contact as early as possible to ensure genuine choice within the collection.
Yes, and this is the standard arrangement for most of our Saint-Tropez clients. A single advisor coordinates the estate, yacht positioning, private aviation or helicopter transfers, chauffeured vehicles and every concierge request as one continuous engagement from arrival to departure.
Opera Prestige Collection
Share your dates, your party size and any specific requirements — estate character, position, staffing, yacht access. A dedicated advisor will respond with a considered selection from the Saint-Tropez portfolio.