Épi 1959 is a private club on Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, just south of Saint-Tropez, open since 1959. Two clay courts sit behind its gates, with a resident coach, daily group classes and a Thom Browne tennis pro shop on the property. Bungalows, a spa, two pools and a beach restaurant make up the rest. The club comes first and the rooms second.
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Épi has stood on Pampelonne beach since 1959, in the golden age of Saint-Tropez. It remains a club first. The bungalows sit among pines and dunes behind the sand, with two pools, a beach restaurant and a spa at the center. The pace is set by members and by the coastline, and the site describes the style as barefoot luxury.
Two clay courts anchor the sport program, which the club describes as synthetic clay. A resident coach in tennis whites plays and teaches from sunrise to sunset, with daily group classes and private lessons on offer. The Thom Browne Tennis Pro Shop, opened in 2022 and open by appointment, stands on…
The spa is certified by Biologique Recherche and Wesak Paris, and a Frédéric Fekkai affiliated salon sits alongside. Outside there is a shaded yoga and meditation deck facing the sea, and two pools with beds and parasols. Indoors and out, the fitness center runs Technogym equipment and a daily…
Épi Plage 1959 serves on the sand, with a bar, pool bars, a private dining room and in-room dining at any hour. Bungalows come as pool view, dune view and deluxe versions of each, plus a patio suite. Each has a private patio and an outdoor rain shower. Villa La Ferme offers five bedrooms on two…
Épi Plage 1959 Restaurant · Épi Bar · Pool bars · Private dining room · 24/7 in-room dining
Épi tennis club (2 clay courts, resident coach, daily group classes) · Thom Browne Tennis Pro Shop (by appointment) · Biologique Recherche and Wesak Paris spa · Two pools · Indoor and outdoor Technogym fitness center · Shaded sea-view yoga and meditation deck · Direct access to Pampelonne beach · Complimentary access to Golf Club Saint-Tropez in Gassin · Boat dock and helipad · Surf Shack kids club · Villa La Ferme (five bedrooms, full-week rentals)
May - September
Villa La Ferme is rented from mid-May through September, which marks the core of the club's season on Pampelonne beach. The site advises playing when the sun is not too high.
Ask about the Thom Browne tennis pro shop when you request access. It is by appointment only. The club's own advice on the courts is to play when the sun is not too high.
Private members club with rooms; access by prior request and recommendation
Start the full applicationThe club also lists Grimaud heliport at 30 minutes by car, Monaco at 120 minutes by car or 22 minutes by helicopter, and a boat dock. Valet parking is available for a fee.
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