A Seafront Villa in Cap Bénat, the Côte d’Azur’s Most Private Enclave
In a pocket of the French Riviera known only to insiders, this €11 million villa on the market with L’Exploreur sits at the very tip of Cap Bénat — a gated, off-radar enclave near Bormes-les-Mimosas where properties rarely come to market.
Set across 4,097 m² (just over 1 acre) of terraced Mediterranean gardens, the 355 m² (3,821 sq ft) villa is perched above a natural calanque and comes with direct access to a private sandy beach — a privilege almost unheard of on the Côte d’Azur. Its south-facing elevation delivers panoramic sea views from Port-Cros to Cap Lardier, with all-day sun and total privacy.
Originally built in 1967 and fully renovated and expanded in 2015, the villa balances mid-century heritage with quiet, coastal minimalism. The main living level includes a large lounge, open kitchen and dining area, office, and a full primary suite with dressing and bath. Below, five more en-suite bedrooms, a utility wing, and an entry hall connect seamlessly to the landscape. Every room opens outward toward the sea.
A 12-meter pool, multiple terraces, and a 45 m² (484 sq ft) double garage complete the structure. The property is located just 500 meters from the domain’s private marina — offering rare mooring access within walking distance.
Cap Bénat is one of the Riviera’s most protected enclaves — a gated, private domain with its own port, no public access, and strict planning regulations that have preserved its wild beauty for decades. There are no hotels, no beach clubs, and nothing flashy — just architectural discretion, pine-covered hillsides, and a legacy of long-held ownership. It’s a place where mooring your boat steps from home is possible, but showing off isn’t the point. For those who value privacy and permanence over spectacle, it remains one of the Côte d’Azur’s most quietly powerful addresses.
Located in the Var region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, just between Saint-Tropez and Toulon, Cap Bénat feels worlds away from the usual Riviera circuit. Tucked beside the medieval village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, the area is known for its untamed coastline, hillside vineyards, and low-profile estates. With no tourist infrastructure and nearly all homes hidden behind gates, it offers a radically different version of the Côte d’Azur — one that’s more about legacy than limelight.
Homes like this, especially on Pointe du Cristaou, are seldom available — and when they are, it’s for those who already know.
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