The luxury real estate market on the French Riviera is one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean region. Vacation homes and secondary residences on the Côte d'Azur not only offer an incomparable lifestyle and quality of life but also, given the international economic situation, represent a secure investment and a smart retirement project, particularly at premium addresses. Well positioned between the Massif des Maures and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Sainte Maxime is renowned for its charm and pleasant climate. Facing Saint-Tropez, not far from the towns of Ramatuelle, Grimaud, and Port Grimaud, Cogolin and Fréjus; the town boasts many fine sandy beaches sheltered from the wind. Its assets make it a prime tourist destination, highly favored by artists. The city hosts several events and shows. Besides its casino, there are also several museums including the Musée de la Tour Carré or the Musée du Phonographe as well as the Museum of Mechanical Music and inventions. Also worth seeing is the Sainte-Maxime Church, one of the oldest buildings in the city.