Characterised by sunset-hued pink, orange and deep red townhouses
framing its flotilla-filled port, St-Tropez is, effectively, two
different towns, depending on the season. If you visit during the
madness that is midsummer, when the population increases tenfold, you’ll
tear your hair out looking for a parking space or a seat at a quay-side
café, and be hard pressed to squeeze past the tourist throngs clogging
the cobblestone streets. But if you visit in spring, autumn, or even the
mild winter, when the central square transforms into a fairy-lit forest
complete with an ice rink, you’ll instantly appreciate what lured
artists, writers and film makers to this picturesque village.
Outside peak summer, you’ll probably still see celebs hiding behind designer sunglasses. But you’ll also see locals playing
pétanque in
the shade of age-old plane trees, spirited market stallholders selling
handmade products, and have the wildflower-lined coastal walking paths
pretty much to yourself.
Cruise ships that visit must anchor or loiter offshore and bring passengers to town by tender.
Entering Saint-Tropez by car is not the smartest thing to do,
since the town has very narrow streets and lots of tourists walking in
it. There is a large parking at the border of the town, from which it is
a ten minutes walk to the center of the town. You can walk on the
borders of the sea, where you have a great view at the luxury cruise
ships.
There is a ferry ship from Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Tropez, which floats in the summer at regularly base.
See
Eugene Grishkovets, a Russian actor, jumps into water in colourful
clothes every summer.
In the first week of July there is an international Polo tournament,
which attracts the best polo players from around the world to the
Saint-Tropez Polo Club.
Do
The "village" itself is easily walked and enjoyed. The waterfront is
crowded with cafes and shops with "elite" offerings. A block or two
inland, through narrow streets and alleys, you'll find fewer stores and
cafes, quaint and interesting studios, homes and a few historical
structures.
- Musee de l'Annonciade. Near
the western end of the main harbor area, L'Annonciade is a riveting
collection of post-Impressionist, Fauve and other early 20th Century
art. Housed in a converted church, the collection includes striking
works by Matisse, Dufy, Bonnard and Derain, as well as other early
modern masters. In additon, the views of the town and harbor from the
windows of the museum are quite distinctive
Sleep
- Casol Villas France (Casol Villas France), Saint-Tropez, France, [1]. Saint-Tropez luxury villa rentals with concierge services. edit
- Résidence Maeva Les Marines de Gassin, ☎ 0870 026 7144, [2]. Located
in Les Marines de Gassin, 6 km from Gassin. Sits on a private park
giving directly onto a sand beach. Has a swimming pool/lagoon. 100 m
from the harbour and small shops, 600 m from the shopping centre. ed
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