We’re so excited to celebrate with you, and we recommend that you base yourselves in Sainte-Maxime for the duration of the weekend.

Sainte-Maxime is a relaxed and scenic coastal town full of charm. It’s also Catherine’s hometown, which makes it an especially meaningful place for us to share with you.

While our wedding day will take place in Le Cannet-des-Maures, the surrounding celebrations like our welcome drinks the day before and the relaxed get-together the day after will be hosted in Sainte-Maxime.

To make things easy for our guests, we’ll be arranging transportation for you between Sainte-Maxime and Le Cannet-des-Maures on the day of the wedding, so you can enjoy the day without having to worry about logistics.

Le Petit Prince (3-stars)

Best for those looking:

(i) To drive: easy to drive in/out of and offers free parking for guests;

(ii) For convenience: closest to our anticipated Friday venue, likely to be close to our pick-up/drop-off location, 5 minute walk from the beach and <10 minutes into the main bars & restaurants area;

(iii) For good value & recently renovated rooms with some private balcony-space.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You want a pool, as it doesn't have one!

(ii) You'd prefer old town charm;

(iii) You'd not like your hotel being on a main road.

Le Matisse (3-stars)

Best for those looking for:

(i) A more modern / recently renovated property;

(iii) A super central location with a decently-large pool area;

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You're looking for good value for money, and don't mind an extra couple of minutes walk / forfeiting a pool - other properties offer similar quality rooms for much less;

(ii) You don't want to pay for parking - as the parking options is close/convenient (the hotel is opposite a large public underground facility), but it is ~25 euros a day.

Le Montfleuri (4-stars)

Best for those looking for:

(i) A beautiful and peaceful up-market property, in a quieter part of town but which is only minutes from the edge of the old town;

(iii) A large and modern pool / garden area.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You want to be closer to the expected Friday/Sunday venues;

(ii) You don't want to pay for parking;

(iii) You'd prefer a cheaper option.

Les Palmiers (3-stars)

Best for those looking:

(i) To be in the centre of it all, surrounded by the charming old town;

(ii) For proximity to the sea and port, for boats over to St Tropez;

(iii) A nice large indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant within the hotel.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You don't like the idea of an older building (no lift) and/or no-frills accommodation;

(ii) You're driving - as parking options will be limited, not super close and/or expensive.

Hotel Les Tourelles & Residence Les Tourelles Apartments (3-stars)

Please note: The Tourelles property offers two different types of accommodation - the Chateau (Hotel) and the Apartments (Residence).

Chateau

Best for those looking for:

(i) An impressive property with grounds and large private outdoor spaces: it is located in some of the largest private gardens in central Sainte-Maxime;

(ii) An old-town location, with access to a pool and free parking.

(iii) Lovely restaurant on property.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You need air-conditioning - the Chateau does not have any;

(ii) You're looking for a cheap and cheerful option;

(iii) You don't fancy walking up a short hill to your accommodation.

Apartments

Best for those looking for:

(i) An old-town location on a budget, with access to a pool and free parking.

(ii) A more self-catering style option.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You wouldn't be ok/happy with quite basic and dated accommodation.

(ii) You don't want the uphill walk from the town centre.

Le Revest (3-stars)

Best for those looking:

(i) A budget and convenient option, with a plunge pool, minutes from everything - but slightly away from the busy bars & restaurants;

(iii) A more "quaint" bed & breakfast family-run style property.

Wouldn't recommend if:

(i) You would find entry-level rooms being really quite small, an issue;

(ii) You're driving - as parking options will be limited, quite far away and/or expensive.

If you're planning to book an Airbnb, villa, or private rental, Sainte-Maxime has plenty of beautiful options for different budgets.

Please note however that late June marks the beginning of the high season in this part of the South of France. As such, many owners (especially for larger properties) will require week-long stays, often from Saturday to Saturday, which can make shorter or more flexible bookings trickier to find.

We've been asked to review some accommodation options that guests have considered, and based on that, we’d like to share a quick note on location:

(1) While there are many lovely villas available, these larger properties are often located outside of town, near the Golf Course or La Nartelle beach. Please check location details and photos carefully, as some websites may misrepresent the map location. If you see the golf course in photos or it’s mentioned in the description, it’s a sign the property might be a 1-hour walk or more from the town centre.

(2) On the wedding day, transportation for guests will depart from and return to a central location in Sainte-Maxime—not from out-of-town areas.

Since most of the weekend’s events will take place in and around central Sainte-Maxime, we strongly recommend choosing accommodation within walking distance of the town centre for ease of access and enjoyment.