Shoreline walk
Set off from the Route de Tahiti car park in the morning cool and follow the water's edge south past the other sectors of the bay.
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Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle)
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In short
Plage de Tahiti is the northern sector of Pampelonne in Ramatuelle, a short drive south of Saint-Tropez, named after the Route de Tahiti and the beach club that opened there in 1946. Free public sand lies between the clubs and stays open at all hours, and the nearest first-aid post is Les Tamaris in high summer. Plan half a day to a full day.
Plage de Tahiti is the northern sector of Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, Var, a short drive south of Saint-Tropez. It suits visitors who want beach clubs and long walks on fine sand, with free public sections between the clubs. Pampelonne covers some 27 hectares, and its sectors are named after their access roads, from Tahiti in the north to Bonne Terrasse in the south.
The Tahiti beach club and the concessions
The sector holds several beach concessions, including the Tahiti beach club itself. According to the Ramatuelle tourist office, the club opened in 1946 using bamboo décor left behind by the Victorine film studios after a shoot in 1935. Public sections of sand lie between the private clubs. A Conseil d'État ruling of 13 November 2002 recognised the beach and its dunes as a remarkable natural area, and a layout plan approved in 2015 redrew the concessions and moved buildings back behind rebuilt dunes.
Allied landing in 1944 and And God Created Woman
Pampelonne was one of the beaches of the Allied landing in Provence on 15 August 1944, and a stone on the Boulevard Patch, named after the American general who led the operation, records it. After the war the beach became famous through And God Created Woman, directed by Roger Vadim and filmed partly here in 1956 with Brigitte Bardot. Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez used the beach in 1964.
A flat 5 km walk from the Route de Tahiti car park
The tourist office suggests an easy, flat 5 km walk of about an hour and a half along the water's edge, starting from the Route de Tahiti car park. Early morning is the most comfortable time in summer.
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Key information
🏖️Beach: Northern sector of Pampelonne (about 4.5 km in all)
🍹Clubs: Several beach concessions, incl. Tahiti beach club (1946)
🎖️History: Allied landing beach, 15 August 1944
🎟️Entry: Public sand free; clubs charge
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) · CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Explore the area
Saint-Tropez 4 km
Plage des Salins 3 km
Ramatuelle village 6 km
Plage de l'Escalet 7 km
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Plan your visit to Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle)
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Beach
- Fine sand of Pampelonne
- Public sections between beach clubs
- Rebuilt dunes
History and film
- Landing beach of August 1944
- Location of 'And God Created Woman' (1956)
What They Offer
Facilities
Car park on the Route de Tahiti Beach clubs and restaurants Seasonal lifeguards
Visit duration
Half a day to a full day
Timed entry required No
Beach clubs
Book a sunbed and lunch at one of the long-running concessions.
Public sand
Spread out a towel for free on the public sections between the clubs.
Accessibility
Ask the Ramatuelle tourist office about accessible access points along Pampelonne. The Boulevard Patch post has a defibrillator, wheelchair access and a reserved parking space within 100 m.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Sun cream, water, towel
What to wear
Swimwear and sandals
Not allowed
Walking on protected dunes, littering, fires
Amenities
Car parks, beach clubs, restaurants
Tips for visiting Plage de Tahiti
- Arrive early in July and August to find space in the car parks.
- Find the public sections between the clubs if you want a free spot.
- Book beach club tables ahead in high season.
- Walk the shoreline circuit from the Route de Tahiti in the morning cool.
- Respect the restored dunes and use the marked access paths.
Driving
From Saint-Tropez follow the Route des Plages and then the Route de Tahiti to the car park. It fills early in July and August.
Public transportation
Seasonal buses and taxis run from Saint-Tropez, 4 km away; in high season a bike or taxi can be quicker than driving.
Address
Tahiti is the northern end of Pampelonne Bay in Ramatuelle, just south-east of Saint-Tropez.
Opening Hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
Last entry: None (open access)
Public sand open all year; beach clubs open seasonally.
Pampelonne first-aid posts: Les Tamaris (nearest Tahiti) and Gros Vallat in high summer, Boulevard Patch April–October; 2026 hours 10:45–17:45 (spring, September), 11:15–18:15 (July–August).
Special events
A stone on the Boulevard Patch marks the landing of 15 August 1944.
Best times to visit
Morning, before the car parks fill.
Best days to visit
Weekdays outside July and August.
Best months to visit
June and September.
Admission tickets
Entry is free.
Plage de Tahiti: free public beach
The northern end of Pampelonne, near Saint-Tropez.
- Free access to public sections of sand
- Beach club sunbeds paid separately
Admission
Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
Families are welcome on the public sand.
Groups
No booking needed for the public beach.
Pets
Check Ramatuelle's seasonal rules for dogs on Pampelonne.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Do not leave cigarette ends on the beach.
Accepted payment
Entry is free; beach clubs and car parks set their own payment methods.
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No. It is part of the public beach of Pampelonne, with free public sand between private beach clubs.
There is a car park on the Route de Tahiti; arrive early in summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What to know about Tahiti beach.
General
It lies in Ramatuelle, at the northern end of Pampelonne bay, a short drive south of Saint-Tropez.
The public sections of sand are free. The beach clubs charge for loungers, parasols and meals, and prices are high in peak season.
It was one of the landing beaches of the Allied invasion of Provence on 15 August 1944. A commemorative stone stands on the Boulevard Patch.
Yes. The tourist office's 5 km shoreline walk starts at the Route de Tahiti car park and takes about an hour and a half.
And God Created Woman, directed by Roger Vadim in 1956 with Brigitte Bardot, was partly filmed here.
Yes, in summer. The Les Tamaris first-aid post, nearest Tahiti, is staffed in high summer; dates change each year.
Yes, entry to Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle) is free.
Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle) is in France. The street address and directions are under How to get there on this page.
Bags: No restrictions.
Timing & weather
In 1946, according to the Ramatuelle tourist office, using bamboo décor left by the Victorine film studios.
About 4.5 km of sand covering some 27 hectares, from Tahiti in the north to Bonne Terrasse in the south.
The best months to visit Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle) are June and September. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.
Getting there
No. Each sector's car park is paid in season. The Route de Tahiti car park fills early in summer.
You can reach Plage de Tahiti (Pampelonne, Ramatuelle) by public transport or by car. Both routes are described under How to get there on this page.
Families & accessibility
The Boulevard Patch first-aid post is accessible to wheelchair users and has a reserved parking space nearby. Ask the tourist office about access points.