Plage de Pampelonne
Pampelonne is 4.5 km of fine sand where Tahiti Plage opened in 1946 and Club 55 followed in 1955, and beach clubs still line much of the bay. Lifeguards watch the Gros Vallat, Patch and Tamaris sections in high season.
WhatBeach, RamatuelleFrench Riviera
WhenJune to October17° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessBeach clubs along much of the bay. Naturism is authorised on the Gros Vallat and La Mataranne sections. Dogs on a leash only.
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 13°M
- 15°A
- 17°M
- 21°J
- 23°J
- 24°A
- 22°S
- 19°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Expect the sea at about 24 °C in August and 13 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to October.
Getting in
- Access
- Fine sand along 4.5 km, reached from six roads: route de Bonne Terrasse, chemin de Garonne, boulevard Patch, chemin des Tamaris, chemin des Moulins and route de Tahiti. Lifeguard posts at Gros Vallat, Patch and Tamaris in high season only.
- Parking
- Municipal car parks at Gros Vallat (chemin de Garonne), boulevard Patch, chemin des Tamaris, Tahiti and Bonne Terrasse. Free before 11:00 and from 17:00, first half hour free; pay machines at the exit.
- Public transport
- Free summer shuttle from Ramatuelle stadium (free parking nearby) to the Bonne Terrasse end, with a footbridge to Gros Vallat: daily 15 June to 22 September 2026, every 20 min in June and September, every 15 min in July and August. Zou! line 7705 also serves Ramatuelle.
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- grimaud-provence.com
- Facilities
- ToiletsShowersLifeguard in seasonRestaurantParkingStep-free accessNaturist area