Walk · 8 km
Photo: Office de Tourisme de Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Sentier du littoral des Issambres
The coast east of Sainte-Maxime on foot: little sandy coves, red-and-ochre rock and the finest Roman fish pond known in France.
| Distance | 8 km |
|---|---|
| Time | About 2h30 one way |
| Difficulty | Blue – moderate |
| Start | Parking de la Pointe de l'Arpillon, Plage San Peïre, Les Issambres (Roquebrune-sur-Argens), about 15 minutes east of Sainte-Maxime |
| Past | Sandy beaches, coves and calanques, The Gallo-Roman fish pond (vivier), a historic monument since 1939, The old customs officers' path |
| Season | All year; avoid in strong wind or heavy swell. Summer fire-risk restrictions may apply. |
| With children | Rocky passages can be slippery; walking shoes advised. Return by bus 7601 (Saint-Aygulf – Les Issambres) – check times at the tourist office. |
More walks in Sainte-Maxime
Sentier du DeffendThe best view in Sainte-Maxime: from the orientation table the whole gulf, the Maures…
Architecture and heritage trailA free self-guided loop that reads the town street by street, from the old Tour Carrée…
Discovery trail 'Sainte-Maxime, Land of Liberation'The landings of August 1944 retold where they happened, through testimonies and…
All of Sainte-Maxime walks The Sainte-Maxime city guide
Checked on provence-alpes-cotedazur.com, roquebrunesurargens-tourisme.fr, cotedazurfrance.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
Is this your place? Become a Metro Mode partner →