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Saint-Tropez town

Boulevard Vasserot, Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

Saint-Tropez is one of the Cote d'Azur best known seaside resorts, popular with both European and American celebrities and tourists. The Romans had settled the area along the coast from Massilia (Marseille) early on, but it isn't until the end of the 10th century that it was fortified. For most of its remaining history, Saint Tropez' economy was based around fishing but in the 1920's it started attracting French artists (actors and musicians) - and it has not looked back since. The main sights include the harbour, the citadel and the various beaches in or around town.

Access & Transport

The town is 40km southwest of Fréjus, 110km from Nice (A8 / D25), 70km east of Toulon (A570/D98) and 135km from Marseille.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the Maritime Museum in the citadel and some time at the beach. Pampelonne Beach is only 6km away in Ramatuelle and is one of the best stretches of sand in the region.

Meta review

The town makes regular appearances in travel guidebooks and magazines as a must visit place on the French Riviera. Online reviews are a lot more mixed, nor surprisingly. Some tourists enjoy seeing the big yachts in the harbour and the "glamour", others find everything overpriced and nothing of interest and, in between, there are travellers who try to avoid the crowds and spend more time either off-season or in the "back-streets" to savour the charm of Saint Tropez.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Tourism provides economic activity to the community but there is a clear case of over-commercialization, and the town is expensive for residents.

Conclusion

It is difficult for the town to live up to most visitors' expectation, knowing international stars are regular there. And indeed, unless you are very much into people watching, chances are that this is a place you'll be happy to have "ticked off" but won't be in a hurry to go back to. Which is a shame because if you can somehow avoid the over-commercialisation, there is an enjoyable seaside fishing town atmosphere, some hiking and gorgeous beaches within a few minutes' drive.

Key positive

Charming streets and beautiful surroundings

Key negative

Crowded in the summer

Overpriced

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:5h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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