The Giens Peninsula: Coastal Walks & Hidden Coves
Escapes
The Giens peninsula near Toulon, coastal paths, salt flats and hidden coves on the French Riviera, an easy day out.
30mn away from Villa Mauricette
Coastal Walk
Hidden Coves
Family-Friendly
Birdwatching
Snorkelling
There are places along this coast that feel made for a certain kind of day: unhurried, sun-warmed, with salt on your skin and nowhere particular to be. The Giens peninsula is one of them. A narrow double sandbar tethering the mainland to the old village of Giens, it offers coastal paths, pink-flecked salt flats, and a string of hidden coves, all half an hour from the villa.
What to do
Walk the coastal path for the views and the coves, watch for flamingos on the salt flats, snorkel in the clear shallows, and finish with a drink at the little Port du Niel. It's an easy, family-friendly day.
Practical information
Getting there: about 30 minutes from the villa. Park at Port du Niel or in Giens village.
Parking: free at Port du Niel (limited, arrive early in summer); paid in Giens village (€5 to €10 a day in high season).
Best time: April to October; spring and early autumn for the best balance of warmth and quiet.
Mauricette's Tip
Combine the peninsula with a windsurfing-watching stop at Almanarre, or a boat out to Grand Ribaud for a half-day on the water.
Coastal paths and hidden coves, half an hour from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Grand Ribaud · Almanarre beach · Sainte-Marguerite kayaking
