Iconic Saint-Tropez

Designed for adults and children, the Iconic Saint-Tropez full day tour is an opportunity to experience the wonderfully varied character of this historic fishing village turned glamorous international hot spot.

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Saint-Tropez might be best known as a summer playground for the rich and famous, but the famous fishing village actually offers much more than that. Its impressive fortress is a testament to its rich history, while its galleries and Annonciade Museum are magnets for art-lovers. It’s also a shopper’s paradise, whether you’re hunting for bargains in the weekly Provençal market (open on Tuesdays and Saturdays), or looking for the latest trends in designer boutiques.

When summertime traffic is heavy, avoid the crowded roads into town and drive with your guide through the beautiful Maures forest to Saint-Maxime; a short ferry boat transfer takes you across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to the port. Spend time discovering the many facets of the charming old town, then depart for Grimaud, one of the jewels of the south, stopping along the way at a local winery for a tasting of the region’s legendary rosé.

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• Suggested Destinations: Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Tropez, Grimaud
• Suggested Sites: Foret de Maures, Annonciade Museum, Citadel of Saint-Tropez, wineries (vary subject to availability on date of travel)

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BEST RESTAURANTS

La Vague D’or

Originally from Normandy, Arnaud Donckele has hit upon an enchanting setting in St Tropez – a hotel framed by pine trees and looking out to sea. La Vague d'Or promises its patrons an exceptional experience every day. First and foremost, the food invites many a superlative. With the best ingredients (vegetables from local market gardeners, fish and shellfish), Donckele pays a heartfelt tribute to the Mediterranean.

Location: Plage de la Bouillabaisse, Saint-Tropez, 83990, France

Colette

French author and feminist before her time, in the 1920’s Colette fell in love with Saint-Tropez and bought a little house next to the Hôtel de Sezz and its restaurant, hence the establishment’s name. Experienced chef Philippe Colinet crafts stripped-back cuisine that pays tribute to Mediterranean flavours and vegetables: roast pigeon, gutsy jus, chickpeas and sesame oil; grilled oyster, cream of shallots, cress purée and charcoal bread. The gourmet menu is only available in the evenings. Airy, spacious dining room whose pared-down décor is ideally suited to the hotel that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020.

Location: Hôtel Sezz, 151 route des Salins, Saint-Tropez, 83990, France

L'Opéra

Suspended on the most beautiful terrace in Saint-Tropez, with the port and bell tower in view, L'OPERA welcomes you every day from lunchtime to the end of the night and invites you to plunge into its glamorous and sumptuous universe. On the walls: the offbeat works of contemporary artist Philippe SHANGTI. 

The kitchen, with its emphasis on exceptional products, offers a signature menu inspired by French gastronomy, as well as suggestions from the world's finest cuisines. A truly original experience in a unique setting

Location: Résidence du Port, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

Kinugawa

Kinugawa, which has established itself in Paris as the benchmark for contemporary Japanese gastronomy, moves to the port of Saint-Tropez. Located at the end of the harbor in the Jetée district, Kinugawa is suspended over the sea and boasts a unique view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Location: 22 Rue du Portalet, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

Le Girelier

On the Port of Saint-Tropez, between the azure blue of the sky, the orange houses, facing the sea and its silver reflections, the Girelier has been transmitting for more than 50 years the soft atmosphere of the Mediterranean.

Location: Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

Auberge Des Maures

4 Rue Dr Boutin, 83990 Saint-Tropez

+33 4 94 97 01 50

https://www.aubergedesmaures.fr/

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BEACH CLUBS

Shellona

It's on the legendary Pampelonne beach, known for its glamour, color and crystal-clear waters, that Shellona has decided to set up shop. Shellona Saint-Tropez offers genuine Mediterranean influences through its variety of fresh, colorful dishes to share, but also in its bohemian natural environment in partnership with Dior, which blends perfectly with Tropezian style.

Location: 842 Chem. des Tamaris, 83350 Ramatuelle, France

La Petite Plage

Guests eat with their feet in the sand, the decor has been designed for an authentic, natural ambiance with a refined combination of wood and wicker creating a cosy, chic setting in which to enjoy a pleasantly unique time with friends and family.

Location: 9 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

Nikki Beach

Open daily. International clientele and French locals flock to Nikki Beach Saint Tropez to soak up the sun and enjoy delicious cuisine and creative cocktails.

The bar serves some of the highest quality Champagne, showcasing top offerings from our local French region. Perrier-Jouët, Dom Pérignon, Krug and Cristal headline the menu.

Location: 1093 Chem. de l'EPI, 83350 Ramatuelle, France

Bagatelle 

Enjoying a brunch, lunch or dinner at Bagatelle is like being invited in the home and to the table of an epicurean bon vivant from the French Riviera. 

The food on the table is sophisticated, generous and authentic. All dishes on the table are meant to be shared with family and friends, in a festive and convivial atmosphere.

Location: Les Tamaris, Chem. de Matarane, 83350 Ramatuelle, France

Le Club 55

Simplicity and authenticity. This unique place on Pampelonne beach has applied, since its creation in 1955, its philosophy which can be summed up in one sentence: "Here the customer is not the king... because he is a friend."

Location: 43 Bd Patch, 83350 Ramatuelle, France

Le Palmiers

In the remarkable setting of Pampelonne Bay, Club Les Palmiers is an exclusive address, with its elegant decor, impeccable service, personalized welcome and bohemian & hippie spirit with style.

A haven of peace on the bangs of the world, it brings together personalities from eclectic backgrounds, all sharing the same values of courtesy, elegance and simplicity, in an offbeat-chic spirit, true to the image of this Saint-Tropez where the sense of celebration and sharing is paramount.

Location: 962 Chemin des Tamaris 83 350 Ramatuelle

Moorea

Just a stone's throw from Saint-Tropez, on the legendary Pampelonne beach, under gray, white and turquoise umbrellas, you can discover the private beach of Moorea.

Simplicity, authenticity and conviviality transform this beach into a place not to be missed: time stands still! Let the sound of the waves and the scent of iodine lull you to sleep!

Location: Chem. des Moulins, 83350 Ramatuelle, France