The Best Things to Do in Saint Tropez

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– It is synonymous with luxury and ostentation, though once nothing more than a humble fishing village. – It has been the setting for many Hollywood movies, like “And God Created Woman” (et Dieu créa la femme) in the 1950s. – It does not have a population of more than 6,000 inhabitants. In the summer, the population exceeds 60,000 inhabitants.

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The Citadel of St. Tropez

The Citadel or Citadelle is the most remarkable place in Saint Tropez, on top of a hill.  You can enjoy the best views of Saint Tropez and its coast from here.

– The city was attacked by pirates, corsairs, and Turks.

Facts about The Citadel of St. Tropez

– Inside the Citadel, you can find the Museum of Maritime History.

– Visiting hours vary to the time of year: April 1 to September 30, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM; and October 1 to March 31, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The Old City and The Old Port

It is a leisure area where you can find shops, bars, and other businesses with buildings' ocher, yellow, and orange facades.

We advise you to treat yourself to the luxury of enjoying a good coffee at Café Senequier. Watch the beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean Sea.

Place aux Herbes and Place des Lices

Place des Lices lets you in on products of French gastronomy, while Place aux Herbes is a morning market square offering a more modest atmosphere.

Saint Tropez Beaches

Its extensive beaches of golden sand and the turquoise and crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea are enough reasons to reserve some time for a good day at the beach.

The closest beach to the city is La Bouillabaisse.

More Facts about Saint Tropez Beaches

Ponche Beach was formerly a fishing port and later became the main commercial port between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Les Graniers Beach is a small natural cove with a rugged appearance.

La Moutte is another lovely remote, less crowded beach, ideal for enjoying a pleasant private moment.

Boat Tour

You can relax while contemplating the views of the sea. There is also the possibility of taking day trips to nearby cities.

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