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Villas between the Maures hills and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, with Saint-Tropez itself a short drive away
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A working Provençal village at the head of the gulf
Cogolin is the village people drive through on the way to Saint-Tropez, and the ones who stop learn something useful. It is a real place, with a medieval clock tower, a Saturday market under the plane trees and craftsmen who still make briar pipes, hand-woven carpets and reeds for clarinets and saxophones. Saint-Tropez is around ten kilometres away. Cogolin is quieter, and a good deal more Provençal.
Our Cogolin collection runs to 24 villas, from two-bedroom houses with a pool and garden to Provençal bastides in the hills towards Grimaud, and one large estate that sleeps a whole wedding party. Most sit in the green valley between the village and the sea, among vineyards and cork oaks.
Here is a guide to the village, the coast below it and the best months to come.
Cogolin at a glance
- Villas
- 24 in and around Cogolin, with up to 25 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,500 to £15,000 a week, from around £1,200
- Best areas
- The old village, the valley towards Grimaud, and the coast at Les Marines de Cogolin
- Best time
- June and September for the beach; May and October for walking, markets and quieter roads
- Getting there
- Toulon-Hyères airport is around an hour away; Nice around 90 minutes or more in summer
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Douce France5 bedrooms
Villa Grise France5 bedrooms
Villa La Baie France5 bedrooms
Villa Repos France6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Cogolin
Cogolin village and its valley for Provençal life and space, Les Marines de Cogolin for the beach and the boats, and Sainte-Maxime, Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer all within an easy drive around the gulf.
Pipes, carpets and a silver cockerel
Cogolin grew up around a small rounded hill, and the old quarter behind the town hall is a cluster of steep lanes, stone porches and the clock tower. The church of Saint-Sauveur dates largely from the fifteenth century.
What sets the place apart is its craft. The Courrieu pipe works, founded in 1802, carves briar from the tree heath of the Maures and stamps each pipe with the village cockerel. Visits are free. The carpet manufactory has woven by hand since the 1920s, and the Rigotti workshop turns Provençal cane into reeds for wind players around the world.
Market days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and the Saturday market is the one to plan a week around.
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Four kilometres of plain, then the sea
The commune runs down a flat plain to the water at Les Marines de Cogolin, a modern marina built around four basins, next door to the canals of Port Grimaud. The beach here is a long strip of sand with a sailing centre and two waterside restaurants, and it suits families who want shallow water and no fuss.
Sainte-Maxime sits across the bay, and in summer the boats over to Saint-Tropez are by far the most civilised way to arrive. They save you the gulf road at its worst.
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Hill villages and Pampelonne
Cogolin makes an easy base for the whole Saint-Tropez peninsula. Grimaud, with its ruined castle and lanes of bougainvillea, is a few minutes up the road. Ramatuelle, a walled hill village above the vineyards, looks down on the beach clubs of Pampelonne, and La Croix-Valmer has some of the gulf's least spoilt coves along the coast path.
Inland, the walking trails of the Massif des Maures start almost at the edge of the village, through chestnut and cork oak forest.
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Côtes de Provence rosé and the turn of the year
The valley is planted with Côtes de Provence vines, and several estates around Cogolin welcome visitors for a tasting. The markets supply the rest: melons, tapenade, goat's cheese, and figs by late summer.
July and August are hot, busy and expensive on the roads, so June and September are the sweet spot for a beach holiday. Saint-Tropez celebrates its Bravade each May, and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez brings classic yachts to the gulf in late September and early October. Our concierge can arrange wine tastings, boat charter, restaurant tables and transfers.
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Villa Joyeuse France5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,806 a week
Villa Camille | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Grimaud Cogolin4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,628 a week
Villa Val France4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,596 a week
Villa Grenouille France3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,515 a week
Villa Corniche Cogolin: Elegant 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Games Room near Saint Tropez French Riviera4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,279 a week
Villa Gapeau Cogolin: Modern 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Air Conditioning Near Saint-Tropez4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,589 a week
Villa Provencal Cogolin: Stunning 4-Bedroom Holiday Villa with Private Pool & Gardens near Saint Tropez French Riviera4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £1,494 a week
Villa Mistral Cogolin: Stunning 4-Bedroom Mediterranean Villa with Private Pool Near Saint-Tropez4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £1,412 a weekWhy book your Cogolin villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Cogolin's villas spread from the old village to the coast and up into the hills towards Grimaud, and in July and August the right location can save you an hour of gulf traffic every day. With 24 properties in Cogolin, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Boat trips to Saint-Tropez, yacht charter, wine tastings in the valley, beach club and restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Toulon or Nice. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in Cogolin?
The valley between the village and Grimaud has the most space and the largest villas, with the market and restaurants a short drive away. For walking to the beach and the boats, look closer to Les Marines de Cogolin.
When is the best time to visit Cogolin?
June and September are best for swimming without the peak crowds. May and October are mild and quiet, and good for walking in the Maures and exploring the hill villages.
What is Cogolin known for?
Its crafts. Cogolin has made briar pipes since the early nineteenth century, hand-woven carpets since the 1920s and reeds for clarinets, oboes and saxophones from local cane. You can visit the pipe workshops in the village centre.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Cogolin?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Cogolin cost?
Across our 24 villas in Cogolin, weekly rates typically range from £1,500 to £15,000, with the most affordable from around £1,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is nearest to Cogolin?
Toulon-Hyères is the closest, at around an hour by road. Nice has far more flights from the UK and is around 90 minutes away, longer in summer traffic. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from either.
Are there villas in Cogolin for large groups?
Yes. Our Cogolin collection includes properties with up to 25 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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