Beauvallon has been quietly watching the Gulf of Saint-Tropez since 1923, which places its founding in the same decade as Cannes Mougins and makes it one of the genuine period pieces of Riviera golf, even if it has never accumulated the tournament pedigree of its more famous neighbours.
Founded in 1923, the same decade as Cannes Mougins, and it has spent a century quietly looking out over one of the best views in the whole region.
The course: what you are actually playing
The course, laid out on 40 hectares between the sea and the hills above Grimaud, plays as a shorter, par-69 layout by modern standards — but the yardage understates the challenge, since the fairways move through cork oak, mimosa, and umbrella pine that constrict lines and demand accuracy over raw distance. Architect Stuart Hallett, also associated with Monte-Carlo Golf Club’s later development, gave the course a similarly view-focused routing logic.
The hole worth knowing
What Beauvallon actually sells is the view: a commanding panorama over the entire Gulf, taking in Saint-Tropez itself, the village of Gassin on its hilltop, and the colourful canal town of Port-Grimaud below — best appreciated from the higher holes on the property.
The village: what families actually need
No on-site hotel, but ten kilometres from Saint-Tropez itself and four from Port-Grimaud, Beauvallon works well as the golf half of a beach-and-harbour day rather than a standalone golf destination.
Where to stay: no resort, and that’s fine
COMO Le Beauvallon is the standout and almost impossibly convenient choice — a 5-star property literally a five-minute walk from the course itself, 42 rooms, with a seasonal pool, fitness centre, and the kind of understated design COMO properties are known for across their global portfolio.
Best time to go
April–June and September–October, avoiding the intense July–August Saint-Tropez crowds and pricing that affect the entire Gulf during peak summer.
Getting there: the logistics reality
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is roughly an hour to 75 minutes depending on traffic; Toulon-Hyères (TLN) is a viable alternative at a similar distance from the western side.
What to wear: the Inesea style edit
White, cobalt, warm terracotta — Saint-Tropez’s own established palette, which the course’s Gulf-facing holes make almost impossible to avoid gravitating toward anyway.
Three pieces worth packing
A MARK & LONA piece in white — the Japanese quiet-luxury register suits the Saint-Tropez area’s particular mix of casual and considered.
A Lacoste polo in cobalt — French heritage brand, correct register for a course this connected to Saint-Tropez’s own history.
G/Fore accessories in warm terracotta — a grounding note against the otherwise blue-and-white Gulf palette.
The honest family verdict
Who should book it
Couples or families who want the golf half of a Saint-Tropez trip handled with minimal friction — the COMO pairing makes this close to a walk-to-the-course experience.
Who might look elsewhere
Golfers prioritising technical challenge over view should look to Barbaroux or Roquebrune instead.
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About the author
Diana Suke
Diana Suke is the founder of Inesea and Europe's leading editorial voice on women's golf fashion and culture. A business transformation director by profession, she coordinates junior golf programmes across Malta and travels the Mediterranean circuit with two competitive junior golfers. She came to golf in her mid-thirties and hasn't looked back.
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