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Plage des Éléphants

Water sports - Beach / Bathing Area

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Sainte-Maxime
Elephants beach, located a stone’s throw from the city centre of Sainte-Maxime, was made famous by the comic strip "Voyage de Babar" by Jean de Brunhoff, published in 1932.
The creator of Babar stayed in this area of Sainte-Maxime and he was inspired by this beautiful landscape to illustrate the famous honeymoon trip in hot air balloon of Babar and his wife Céleste.

Today, the De Brunhoff house still exists and still watches the sea.

This wild beach is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing!

Unattended beach.

Two areas along the town's coastline are open to dogs year-round:

- the town center dog beach: this section of the town center beach is located near the Préconil bridge;

- the inland area of ​​Pointe des Sardinaux: this natural site (Sensitive Natural Area) is a popular meeting place for many dogs.

Blind dogs are allowed on all beaches.
Tourisme d'affaires
Parking Restaurant Toilettes
Prestations

  • Free access.

  • Town outskirts
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • French
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
  • Toilets
Address
Plage des Éléphants
30-55 avenue du Croiseur Léger le Malin
83120 Sainte-Maxime
Sur place
Opening

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.