La Garde Freinet village is located 16 klms from the Mediterranean coast in the "Maures" mountain range in Provence, just north of Saint Tropez, between Nice and Marseille. It provides its vistors with all the amenities required for a wonderful holiday and boasts two butchers, two bakers, two well-stocked convenience stores, two hairdressers, a bank with an ATM, a public swimming pool, a post office, newsagent, tobacconist, pharmacist, dentist and doctor. Market days are Wednesday and Sunday. As well as the opportunity to enjoy the Provencal lifestyle a visitor can enjoy many marked trails providing exceptional mountain views, world class golf courses as well as the delights of such well-known resorts as St Tropez, Ste Maxime and Port Grimaud, with their world famous yacht marinas, fine beaches and top restaurants. There are many wineries in the area worth visiting and many local wines worth sampling.