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Thalasso de Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Thalasso de Sainte-Maxime
Location
Sainte-Maxime, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
34 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Invigorating
34 °C
LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Sainte-Maxime is a Mediterranean resort town in the Var department on the Cote d'Azur, located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez directly facing the famous village across five kilometres of warm, azure water. Its thalassotherapy center uses the chloride- and iodine-rich seawater of the Mediterranean Provencal coast, known for its exceptional salinity and mineral concentration in the sheltered Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The view from the thermal pools toward the ochre rooftops and citadel of Saint-Tropez framed by the Maures mountains makes Sainte-Maxime one of the most visually spectacular thalasso locations on the entire French Riviera.

Insider tip — Sainte-Maxime faces Saint-Tropez across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, offering thalasso guests some of the warmest and most sheltered Mediterranean seawater in mainland France. The Maures massif behind the town shields the bay from cold northern winds, keeping sea temperatures exceptionally mild even in winter. Sessions in outdoor seawater pools with views of the orange-roofed Provençal harbor and the Saint-Tropez peninsula make this one of the most scenically rewarding thalasso destinations on the Riviera.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 34 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).