A trendy seaside resort on the French Riviera, Ramatuelle hosts many private beaches with a wide variety of atmospheres. During the day or in the evening, for a moment of idleness, a lunch or a dinner in front of the sea, a convivial aperitif or a festive evening, on frenzied rhythms. Pampelonne beach, five kilometers long, is home to straw huts, private beaches and restaurants whose reputation is well established. From south to north, discover a selection of the best beach establishments in Ramatuelle.
The Tropicana
South of Pampelonne beach, at the foot of the Cap Camarat lighthouse, the Tropicana is the ideal place for a gourmet break with your feet on the sand. The cuisine is made from fresh products, with a cuisine with Provencal and Mediterranean flavors. The deckchairs lined up on the sand are an invitation to idleness, in the shade of a parasol or under the sun of the French Riviera.
L’Esquinade
Appreciated as much by the Var people as by vacationers, the Esquinade is a private family beach in Ramatuelle. The welcome here is simple and generous, with a kitchen offering among other things a wide choice of grills and pizzas on wood fire. You can rent on site a mattress and beach equipment. It is the ideal place for a lunch or a dinner in front of the sea.
Indie Beach House
Private beach in Ramatuelle ? An exotic destination evoking the faraway lands where Lawrence of Arabia used to live ? Indie Beach is a timeless place, leaning against the dunes of the beach of Pampelonne. Tapas with the flavors of the southern Mediterranean, pieces of meat or fish cooked on the grill await gourmets. The bar area serves cocktails and refreshments. An area dedicated to idleness welcomes deckchairs and parasols.
Cabane Bambou
The change of scenery is provided at the Cabane Bamboo, in the shade of tamarix trees. The beach restaurant offers quality cuisine, using local seasonal produce with a touch of exoticism, inspired by the flavors of faraway gastronomy. Cabane Bambou is an invitation to idleness, on the shaded terrace or lying on a mattress, on the private beach side. Many cocktails are proposed and served on the sand, for a festive or convivial break (to be consumed obviously with moderation).
Verde Beach
Famous private beach in Ramatuelle, the Verde Beach presents many faces. Familiar and relaxed at the beginning of the day, it becomes more festive as the afternoon progresses and the hour of the aperitif looms. The decor, authentic and warm, finds its harmony in the meeting between the blond sand dunes and the soft colors of driftwood. The restaurant is renowned for its gastronomic menu, with signature dishes. Mattresses and deckchairs are lined up facing the sea.
Nikki Beach
The journey is also made by the plate, with a taste of here and elsewhere. Here, with dishes with Mediterranean flavors. Elsewhere, with dishes with Asian accents. Resolutely chic and elegant, Nikki Beach is the meeting place for celebrities who enjoy its restaurant and bar as much as its pool, sipping a signature cocktail on one of the beds, under the Côte d’Azur sun or in the shade of the palm trees.
La Réserve à la Plage
L’ambiance bohème chic, imaginée et dessinée par Philippe Stark, rappelle l’esprit originel de Ramatuelle et de la plage de Pampelonne. Le restaurant propose une cuisine méditerranéenne, fraîche, parfumée et généreuse, avec une cuisson au barbecue de viandes et de poissons du jour. On y vient pour un déjeuner ou un dîner en salle ou en terrasse, une pause détente au bar, un long farniente au soleil, allongé(e) sur un matelas ou un transat.
Byblos Beach
The bohemian chic atmosphere, imagined and designed by Philippe Stark, recalls the original spirit of Ramatuelle and the beach of Pampelonne. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, fresh, fragrant and generous, with barbecued meats and fish of the day. You come here for a lunch or a dinner in the dining room or on the terrace, a relaxing break at the bar, a long idleness in the sun, lying on a mattress or a deckchair.
La Serena
For early risers, a healthy breakfast is served in the morning. The restaurant, with its raised terrace, allows you to enjoy delicious dishes while taking advantage of a breathtaking view of the sea. The bar offers an aperitif with music every evening. Musical entertainment is also regularly offered in the evenings during the summer season. Mattresses are available for rent to enjoy the sun comfortably.
Cap 21 – Les Murènes
The moray eel, a fish present in the Mediterranean, gave its name to this private beach of Ramatuelle. The Provencal cuisine allows you to enjoy delicious seafood, with different suggestions every day. Mattresses and deckchairs are available for rent, for a moment of idleness in the sun.
The Club 55
Club 55 has its history in its name. Created in 1955, this private beach in Pampelonne is a real institution in Ramatuelle. The exceptional setting, the warm welcome and the generous cuisine have seduced many celebrities over the decades, and continue to attract stars and public figures even today. Mattresses and deckchairs are available for rent during the summer season.
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The Tiki Club
The Tiki Club serves tasty and perfectly mastered cuisine with Mediterranean accents. The atmosphere, family and zen, is an invitation to peace and conviviality. Comfortable deckchairs, installed on the golden sand, welcome sunbathing enthusiasts. Musical entertainment is regularly organized.
Pirata Beach
The festive atmosphere of Pirata Beach makes it a friendly and lively destination. The restaurant’s menu offers specialities with Latin flavors, and the bar offers wines, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. In the evenings, a karaoke or theme night contributes to the relaxed and trendy atmosphere of the place.
Le Bagatelle Beach
Generous cuisine, unquestionably excellent service and an eclectic musical program make Le Bagatelle a place with a festive atmosphere. Present throughout the world, in London, Miami, New York City, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Courchevel, Bagatelle has created a unique concept, here on a private beach in one of the trendiest destinations on the French Riviera. Restaurant, bar, mattresses and deckchairs offer many services for a successful day at the seaside.
Stefano Forever
This Italian restaurant overlooking the beach of Pampelonne is also renowned for its festive atmosphere and entertainment. The baroque decoration and the shows that take place there make Stefano Forever a special place in the small world of the private beaches of Ramatuelle. You wish to live a unique experience, in a waterfront cabaret? You will be delighted by the Stefano Forever!
Neptune Beach
The amateurs of naturism meet at the Neptune, the naturist beach of Ramatuelle, for a complete tanning sheltered from prying eyes (and from the wind). The kitchen is prepared on site and is famous for its grilled fish. It is possible to rent a mattress, and thus enjoy the sun in the best conditions of comfort.
Playamigos
The bohemian spirit behind the success of the seaside resort of Ramatuelle is still present at Playamigos. The chic setting and sunny colors contribute to an atmosphere that is at once warm, friendly and relaxed. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine, while the bar team serves drinks and refreshments for a generous and sunny aperitif.
The Tamaris Beach
The decor is reminiscent of the elegant cabins of the islands of the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean. The restaurant allows you to enjoy a delicious meal in front of the sea, with an assortment of wood-fired pizzas, salads, meat and fish. Musical animations are regularly proposed.
L’Orangerie
This beach restaurant, decorated entirely in wood and light-colored canvases, offers an exotic setting. The menu is prepared with seasonal products and is famous for its fish and its desserts. Mattresses and deckchairs are available for rent. The private beach offers various facilities to its customers: spa area, petanque courts…
Loulou
There is an air of nostalgia here, meeting the spirit of the French Riviera of the 1950s. Farniente and Dolce Vita in a setting where simplicity meets nature. The whitewashed wood remind of the old fishermen’s houses, the sails of the boats protect the guests from the sun, the wooden deckchairs with comfortable mattresses are an invitation to idleness.
Moorea
The Polynesian decor of this private beach takes you from Ramatuelle and the French Riviera to the distant islands of Tahiti. The refined cuisine, in a Provencal spirit, will delight your taste buds. The terrace is equipped with a bioclimatic pergola, to enjoy coolness during the hottest hours. Mattresses and deckchairs welcome lovers of idleness, who can enjoy the sun or bask in the shade of the parasols. The wellness area allows you to enjoy relaxing massages or yoga sessions.
Le 1051
In a green-chic spirit with a lounge atmosphere, the 1051 restaurant offers a cuisine with resolutely Mediterranean accents: fish of the day, seasonal fruits and vegetables and quality meats, it is accompanied by a selection of wines, grand cru and local production (to be consumed in moderation). The Lounge Bar area offers a relaxed and friendly setting, to take a fresh break or share an aperitif with friends and family. The private beach allows you to bask in the sun, or in the shade of the parasols, comfortably installed on the fine blond sand.
Tahiti Beach
The restaurant is famous for its fish specialties and lobsters. This private beach, owned by the hotel-restaurant of the same name, offers many services: hairdresser, beauty care, store… It is possible to spend a day in the sun, renting a deckchair, or take a relaxing break at the bar which offers many refreshments.
Bar du Soleil
Enjoy tasty Italian specialties, pasta dishes, grilled fish and an assortment of salads. The Bar du Soleil is a private beach with a chic and family atmosphere, offering a cosy, simple and elegant setting. Mattresses and deckchairs are available for rent to guests who wish to spend long hours basking in the sun or in the shade of a parasol.
Jardin Tropezina
In a pastel-colored setting reminiscent of the gardens of Eden on the islands of the Tropics, with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, Jardin Tropezina offers light cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, with homemade dishes to be enjoyed at lunch or dinner. The deckchairs and mattresses are ideally located to enjoy the sun in a paradisiacal environment, just north of the bay of Pampelonne.
A certain idea of paradise…
The sumptuous coastline of the Var seduces every year many vacationers in search of sunshine, clear water and spectacular landscapes. The tourist establishments along the seafront each have their own identity, with different kitchens, settings and rates.
Are you staying in Saint-Tropez and want to enjoy an establishment in Pampelonne? Many private beaches offer a sea maritime connection with the nearby seaside resort of Saint-Tropez, for a magical break under the French Riviera sun.
You can contact the Tourist Office for more information about hotels, beach establishments, restaurants and water activities available in Ramatuelle.
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