St Tropez
St Tropez has long held the reputation of being the
'black sheep' of the renowned French Riviera holiday resort towns.
Sexy starlets were flaunting themselves topless here back in the
1930s, long before the beautiful people dared disrobe elsewhere. St
Tropez' reputation as a kinky carnival town attracting the more
bohemian members of the 'in' crowd continues to this day.
There is little left of the medieval Provencal
atmosphere of the original town. From May to September, St Tropez
is the wild holiday destination people imagine, but in the off
season the town virtually shuts down, reverting to a quieter,
calmer existence. Behind the rows of yachts fronting the terraced
cafés of the waterfront are some narrow, picturesque streets full
of shops. The hub of the town is the Place aux Herbes, a busy
enclave of fish, fruit, vegetable and flower stalls.
The beach in St Tropez is famous, and has a number of
bars, cafes, and watersports options, especially the popular Plage
de Tahiti. The beaches west of St Tropez are popular with nudists.
Visitors can stroll the Sentier Littoral, a coastal walking route
with fabulous views, or visit the Musée de I'Annonciade, which has
an exceptional collection of post-Impressionist paintings.
The area around Quai Jean Jaures on the waterfront is
where the best of the nightlife can be found. Within town there are
charismatic and laid-back bars in and around Place des Lices. For
celebrity spotting and pricey champagne cocktails, visitors should
get dressed up and head to Nikki Beach.
Address:
Saint-Tropez, 83990