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.
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.
Services
Services
Restaurant
Car park
Toilets
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Openings
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town outskirts
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
