The resort town of Saint-Tropez does not need a special introduction, as the beauty of this Provencal port town is renowned for the cinema of the 20th century.

Today this sunny seaside town has a reputation as one of the most fashionable and visited resorts. French Riviera, in no way inferior to such recognized tourist destinations as Cannes, Antibes and Nice.

However, this circumstance has forever deprived the city of its former color of Provencal solitude, which was so beloved in its time by the great cohort of French film celebrities: Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot, Yves Montana, etc. Now here you can dance on tables, pour yourself in champagne and beat dishes, not being ashamed of all of the above - this place allows you to feel forever young, for which travelers love it.

Picturesque pine groves and luxurious sandy beaches border the peninsula of Saint-Tropez, which can be explored on foot along numerous paths. In the vicinity of Saint-Tropez, the villas of famous actors, artists, bankers and couturiers rise, and in the very center there is a narrow cobbled embankment, always crowded with people sunbathing and savoring local aperitifs on the terraces of numerous a cafe, next to which luxury yachts are closely parked.

In addition, if you turn to the first street of the Old Town, you will find many pleasant gastronomic establishments, including shops with fragrant herbs, Provencal spices, marinas and handicrafts. In the evening, the embankment turns into a real vernissage and a podium for the secular public, and all the relish of Dolce Vita is worth looking for in fashionable restaurants and nightclubs outside the city - on the world famous beach de Pampelonne.

History of the city of Saint-Tropez

The first settlement on the site of the present city of Saint-Tropez was founded in the 2nd century BC. The city received its current name in honor of the Holy Great Martyr Torpis, who was beheaded in the 60s of the 1st century during the time of Nero during the persecution of Christians in the area of ​​modern Pisa. According to the life, his body was placed in an old boat along with a rooster and a dog, which washed ashore on the site of the modern city.

In the 10th century, the city was part of the pirate emirate of Fraxinet, and since the 980s, it was under the jurisdiction of the County of Provence. To protect the coast, the counts erected a small fortress, which has survived to this day in a rebuilt form.

At the end of the 15th century, Saint-Tropez was transferred to the private ownership of the family of the barons Grimaud. In 1637, the inhabitants of the city repulsed an attack by 22 Spanish galleons. In honor of this battle, a traditional procession is held in the city today. In the 1920s-1930s, the artist Paul Signac settled in a villa in Saint-Tropez, where other famous artists and painters later began to gather.

Until the 1950s, Saint-Tropez was not much different from other similar fishing villages and was not known to the general public. The city gained its current popularity, especially among wealthy people, in 1956, when the famous film And God Created Woman was shot in Saint-Tropez with Brigitte Bardot in the title role.

Today, the backbone of Saint-Tropez's economy is summer tourism. The city has a Museum of Modern Art and a fortress of the 16th-17th centuries, however, the main direction still remains beach vacation.

Attractions Saint-Tropez

The main attraction of Saint-Tropez is Old port(Le Vieux Port), completely restored after its destruction during the Second World War, is the city's visiting card. At this time, this is a very picturesque tourist site, surrounded by chic cafes, with always packed with expensive yachts, marinas and the public in haute couture dress parading along the embankment.

Often the French themselves scornfully call this theatrical place "the human zoo", but this does not mean that it should be neglected when in Saint-Tropez. It is worth visiting, at least for the sake of drawing up a personal opinion.

And here is located above the port Suffren castle(Le Chateau de Suffren) (construction started already in 980), the ancient gate on rue de la Ponche and the open square around the citadel of Saint-Tropez (16th century, now houses the municipal history museum) will show the true face of the resort town.

Fabulous Anonsiad Museum(Musee de l "Annonciade) (open daily except Thursday, December-June: 10.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.00; July-October 10.00-13.00 and 15.00-19.00; entrance fee - 6 euros), housed in a former chapel of the XVI century , located in the Place Georges-Grammont right next to the port, showcases the artistic creations of many painters for whom the resort town of Saint-Tropez has become a place of inspiration.

And a little further from the port, on rue Etienne Berny, there is Maison des Papillon (Butterfly Museum, open from April to October, Monday to Saturday, from 2.30 to 18.00; entrance - 3 euros), the exposition of which consists of more than 4 500 thousand copies of insects, including their rare and endangered species.

Entertainment and shopping in Saint-Tropez

The resort town of Saint-Tropez and its surroundings have both wild sandy and well-equipped private beaches offering ample opportunities for yachting, windsurfing and water skiing.

At night, restaurants, music bars and cafes, as well as a large number of discos and nightclubs are open for guests and patrons. In the beach restaurant "Club 55" tourists can still find tables under canvas tents with blue linen tablecloths, as in the days of the cute Bardo, and the Apero & Music Live Port club will always delight you with live performances of world vocalists.

The Papagayo clubhouse is ideal for the discerning cocktail taster, and Les Caves du Roy is worth heading to to meet celebrities, but the best cabaret of the coast is Stefano forever.

V summer season there is an amusement park in Saint-Tropez, and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, an excellent market opens on its main square. You can find almost everything there, from homemade sausages, seafood, cheeses to beautiful flowers. Swimming in Saint-Tropez is best on the beaches of Cap Camaras, which can be reached by boat. Relative seclusion and the purest water guaranteed even in the most competitive season.

For shoppers in Saint-Tropez, there is a promenade with a huge number of boutiques and shops of world famous trade houses and fashion designers. Haute couture from Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, jewelry masterpieces by Gas Andre, decorative interior subtleties from Marinette, etc.

The fair sex should visit the Brigitte Bardot boutique (on the way from Place es Lices to the old port), and something original can also be found in La Chemise Tropezienne (23, rue Gambetta). For men, Maison Blanc Bleu at Place es Lices is perfect. Every year, in the last week of October, a large-scale hyper-sale of clothes and accessories of fashionable world brands (La Grande Braderie) is held in Saint-Tropez, during this period prices here do not exceed the acceptable 90-100 euros for a quality item from Hugo Boss or Versace.

Arriving in the city of Saint-Tropez, the first thing to do is to go to the famous Les Tropeziennes store for tropezienne slippers. These flat slippers make the most different types skin.

Beaches of Saint-Tropez

Another "pole of life" in Saint-Tropez is the Place des Lices with its luxurious bars, restaurants and cafes - located south of the Old Port. Nearby, at the foot of the citadel, is the most accessible beach in the city - Les Graniers.

From here, the coastal boulevard leads to the Bay of Canebier with the small and almost always crowded beaches of Cap-Saint-Pierre, Bon-Teras, Cap-Saint-Tropez, Le Salins (Les Salines) and the famous Tahiti Plage (this is already 11 kilometers from center).

From the edge of the latter, an almost straight five-kilometer stretch of Pampelonne Beach begins - an internationally recognized topless holiday center, framed by an endless line of bars and restaurants.

Saint-Tropez is a popular resort located in the south of France, the mention of which gives rise to the image of a beautiful harbor full of light sailboats, exquisite yachts, luxury boats, visible mansions of movie stars and celebrities. Saint Tropez, like many other port towns, was originally an inconspicuous fishing village, located near Nice, but this antique town became more popular when some families from Genoa moved here, and the city began to slowly fill with great poets. famous writers and the artists who drew inspiration here.

The city, named after Saint Torpes, gained world fame when the film “And God Created Woman” was shot here in 1956 with the famous actress Brigitte Bordeaux in the title role, after which very wealthy people, famous actors, couturiers, began to visit Saint Tropez. which actually turned this city into a fashionable resort.

The Cote d'Azur Saint-Tropez with its favorable climate attracts a huge number of tourists, but besides this the city is famous for its attractions, the main of which are: the Museum of the Annunciation, which presents a collection of Grammont and outstanding French artists Matisse, Picabia, Cross, Bonnard, various church relics - Chapel of St. Anne, Church of the Assumption Holy Mother of God, a maritime museum with an exhibition maritime history Saint Tropez, House of the Butterflies, Cogolin is a real center of handicraft craftsmanship, as well as the magnificent Port Grimaud with thousands of yachts. Copyright www.site

The city has preserved an incredible number of ancient chapels and churches, each of which has its own unique features. The Monastic Chapel is of great interest for pilgrims, according to historical data, it was built on the burial place of the holy Apostle Trofim. Local residents still consider him the main patron saint of the city, so every year beautiful holidays are held in honor of the saint next to the chapel.

The old chapel of Saint-Eloy has a very interesting fate; for hundreds of years of its existence, it has practically not changed its appearance. Initially, this chapel belonged to the local guild of blacksmiths and shepherds; every year on December 1, they organized a beautiful festival in the chapel in honor of their patron Saint Eloi. Today, the building of the old chapel houses a Protestant church, where you can see a lot of old design elements.

The local guild of carpenters and joiners also had their own religious monument in the Middle Ages - the chapel of St. Joseph. It was built in the middle of the 17th century and, unlike many other old churches of Saint Tropez, over the centuries has retained its interesting traditions. Every year on March 19, local carpenters and carpenters honor their saint, in whose honor they make a solemn procession along the city streets. On this only day of the year, the ancient statue of the saint is taken out of the chapel and carried along the city streets, after which they are returned with honors to the church.

Many ancient defensive structures have survived in Saint-Tropez.When walking along the historic rue des Argentiers, you can see the surviving fragments of the ramparts and several old towers. In those places where houses are built on the street today, a fortress wall was located in the 19th century. The city authorities decided to demolish it and allowed local residents to build their houses on the site of the wall; many buildings of the 19th century were erected from stones that remained from the fortress wall.

Adorable, charming, delicious! These are the epithets I want to use when it comes to a small resort town in the south of France - Saint-Tropez. It is a pleasure to talk about this delight of vacationers and filmmakers, so we will not dwell on the introduction for a long time, but go straight to a detailed description of the beautiful place.

Location of the famous resort

Mediterranean Sea, 43 ° 16'00 "north latitude and 6 ° 37'99" east longitude - these are the dry geographic data on the location of the famous resort. Finding Saint-Tropez on the map of France is not very easy. This tiny fashionable town is lost in the middle of a huge one and is located next to such megapopular recreation centers as Nice and Cannes.

From Cannes to Saint-Tropez is only 41 km, and the distance to Nice is much more - 90 km. Another name on the map that will help you find with the eyes of San-Tropes is Port Grimaud - a small charming village built right on the water and nicknamed for this Venice of Provence.

History of Saint-Tropez

It is a city with a long history. Saint-Tropez owes its name to the Holy Great Martyr Torpis, who, during the persecution of Christians in the 1st century, was beheaded by the order of the dictator Nero. And although the execution took place in the Pisa region, the boat with the body of St. Torpis washed ashore in the very place where the modern fashionable resort was later formed.

At the end of the 15th century. the owners of the San-Tropes were the Grimaud family. There is one date in the history of the town, which is annually celebrated with a solemn parade procession: in 1637 the inhabitants of Saint-Tropez repulsed the attack of the Spanish flotilla, which consisted of 22 galleons.

Previously, San-Tropes was, rather, not a city, but an ordinary fishing village, which did not stand out in any way from the other numerous coastal villages of Provence. The artist was the first to discover the beauty of this place, settling here in the 20s of the last century. Since then, famous representatives of the artistic bohemia have become frequent visitors.

Attractions in Saint-Tropez

The city offers its guests an extensive and interesting cultural program. There is a lot to see in this place. For example, all tourists tend to visit the unique butterfly museum, which displays more than 4500 specimens of these beautiful insects, including very rare and endangered species. Maison des Papillon is open to the public from April to October.

For people who know a lot about art, there is the opportunity to get into the Musée de l "Annonciade, where there is a wonderful exhibition of works by artists inspired by the beauty of this place. It is known that many eminent and talented painters loved to live and create in Saint-Tropez. The attractions are not limited to butterflies and artistic landscapes.

Curious travelers can visit the Old Port, which is the hallmark of the town. It is a very busy place with many expensive yachts moored at the marinas. There are chic cafes and shops, large and small, and a motley, well-dressed crowd strolls around. The old castle Suffren flaunts right above the port. Its construction was started back in 980. And next to the castle is a large open square, which houses a historical museum.

Glorious cinematic past

As already mentioned, at one time Saint-Tropez was not at all so popular and famous. But in 1956 the legendary filmmaker Roger Vadim shot there the film And God Created Woman with an inimitable starring role. Since then, glory has fallen on the town, and it has become a real cinematic Mecca.

In the 60s of the last century, a whole series of magnificent

French comedies about gendarmes, in which one of the best comedians of all times and peoples played - And in 1968 the film "Pool" with Alain Delon and in the lead roles was released on the world screens, the action of this detective also takes place in Saint-Tropez. France can be proud of such a cultural heritage.

All the aforementioned film masterpieces literally glorified this place. The town was chosen by wealthy travelers and yachtsmen. Now it is one of the most prestigious and expensive resort places in the world, and many dream of seeing Saint-Tropez with at least one eye. A souvenir photo, by the way, can be taken near the old building where the famous gendarmerie from old films was located.

San-Tropes: beaches, shopping and entertainment

Of course, this seaside resort town has beautiful beaches. Moreover, there are both luxurious sandy "wild" and private, specially equipped for yachting, windsurfing, water skiing and other sports entertainment. The most accessible beach can be considered Les Graniers; it is located at the foot of the fortress next to the port.

The Bay of Canebier is dotted with small crowded recreation areas: Bon-Teras, Cap-Saint-Pierre, Le Salins, Cap-Saint-Tropez and Tahiti-Plage. A few kilometers from the city center, there is the famous five-kilometer-long Pampelonne beach, a place where it is customary to sunbathe and swim topless.

Stormy life does not subside during the summer season in Saint-Tropez, even at night. Numerous restaurants, cafes, music bars, nightclubs and discos are open for vacationers. The beach restaurant "Club 55" is very popular among tourists, where everything has been preserved almost in the same form as during the filming of the film with Brigitte Bardot. The Papagayo Club is loved by discerning cocktail tasters. Apero & Music Live Port always has music and performances from world celebrities.

And in Saint-Tropez there is an excellent amusement park with the most modern attractions. Three days a week, there is a market in the main town square where you can buy the freshest seafood, homemade sausages, cheeses, wines and much more. Well, for shopping lovers in this resort town there is such a huge number of shops and boutiques that buyers will certainly be satisfied.

Note for travelers

Many seasoned travelers advise visiting Saint-Tropez not in summer, but in spring or autumn during the velvet season. At this time, there are fewer people, fewer traffic jams and a cleaner sea.

The resort can be reached by car or bus from Nice Airport, which is 100 km from San-Tropes. Taking into account traffic jams in the summer season, the road can take from 2 to 3 hours. It is convenient to get to Saint-Tropez by bus from Saint-Raphael, Cannes, Toulon or Nice.

Saint-Tropez seems to be specially created for romantics and simply lovers of Provencal charm. Located on the French Riviera, the town is one of the most prestigious resorts in the region. People willingly come here for the first time, having heard about this cozy place, and come back here again and again, captivated by the charm of the southern nature and the flavor of the region.

And despite the fact that the town is quite small, there are only about two thousand local residents here, but in the summer it becomes a real center of a stormy, boiling resort life. After all, he simply falls in love with himself with the gentle sea, gentle sun, traditional architecture and friendly people. And it was not for nothing that this city was chosen as a location for filming many famous films: “And God created a woman” with Brigitte Bordeaux in the title role, and “Gendarme of Saint-Tropez” with Louis de Funes, and “Pool” with Alain Delon. You can still admire the inexhaustible energy of the city, clearly visible even on the TV screen. In addition, well-known artists, in particular Paul Signac and Pierre Bonnard, sought to capture the beautiful landscapes of Saint-Tropez on their canvases.

When you go out to the embankment of the city, from where a beautiful view of the sea surface opens up, you understand that thousands of kilometers have been covered for a reason. You can truly enjoy your holiday in this enchanting place, which offers a host of activities for every taste. This is also a wonderful beach holiday on one of the cleanest beaches of the city or its ... read completely

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The cost of rest in Saint-Tropez. August 2015.

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My dream was to visit the city of Saint-Tropez, where my favorite film "The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez" was filmed, and now my place came true in August 2015. Together with my husband we went on a tour for 7 days, from 18 to 25 August, the cost of the tour is 1200 euros. We were traveling in a group of tourists of 8 people, only adults. The tour price included a flight Kiev-Paris, then transportation by bus from Paris to Saint-Tropez, accommodation at the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez, the price included only breakfast. We paid separately the consular fee - 30 euros and the services of the visa center - 35 euros.

A huge bonus is the hotel's glass-floored swimming pool. A gift from the hotel was a free massage at the Spa center on site.

The tour can be booked directly at the hotel. Prices range from € 20 to € 50, depending on the duration and number of attractions visited and the type of transport. The tour usually lasts from an hour to three. We chose a bus tour for 35 euros, lasting an hour and a half, during which we visited the Butterfly House, the ticket costs 3 euros, the Fortress of Saint-Tropez, the ticket price is also 3 euros and the Annunciation Museum, the ticket price is 6 euros. Despite the fact that the price of the excursion included visits to only these three places, we were also shown as a bonus Pampellon Beach, which is considered the most important attraction of the town. The tour was conducted by a Russian-speaking guide, which is very convenient.

Food and groceries

The price of food depends on the location and level of the restaurant. The further from the center, the cheaper. Lunch at a restaurant near the waterfront for two costs about 100 euros. Ordered onion soup, sea salad with shrimps and coffee.

In cheap restaurants the price for breakfast (croissants, coffee and pancakes) will be 30 euros per two people.

Dinner at a cafe (potatoes with a chop, salad and cake) will cost about 45 euros.

A 0.33 ml bottle of beer costs 7 euros. It is better to take in a supermarket, in a cafe or restaurant, the same bottle will cost 15 euros.

A bottle of decent red wine costs around 80 euros. Good wine costs more, from 150 euros.

In local clubs, a bottle of forfeits costs 8 euros, a martini - 14 euros.

Local signature dish - Salad "Mesclan" will cost 30 euros.

Souvenirs and other goods

Magnets cost between 1 and 10 euros.

The skirt cost 58 euros, the shirt to the husband - 33 euros.

There are frequent sales in local boutiques, I just got to this one and bought myself a dress for 60 euros, although its usual price is 180 euros.

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June holiday experience

Holidays in June in Saint-Tropez are just super. The weather is optimal, there are not many tourists yet (according to local residents).

Youth rest

An ideal vacation for young people, because there is a sea of ​​cool entertainment, expensive clubs and bars, luxury boutiques and everything that is associated with an elite vacation. It is hardly suitable for families, children will have nothing to do, and it is too expensive for a family trip.

What to take with you on vacation?

Here you need to take money with you, a lot of money. And it is also worth grabbing comfortable shoes for the beach and city walks, the streets are lined with cobblestones and there are many slopes.

How to entertain yourself at the resort?

The old town in Saint-Tropez is very beautiful, here you definitely just need to walk, walk through the old streets, admire the yachts on the shore, such luxurious and huge yachts cannot be seen anywhere else. You should definitely visit the main Port of Saint-Tropez, we were delighted with such beauty. It is definitely worth a walk to the old lighthouse, it is located right next to the port, a magnificent view opens up from there, and the photos are just cool. I highly recommend going to the Annonciade Museum. Firstly, because the museum itself is a very atmospheric place, it is located in the building of an old chapel. And secondly, because the best paintings of contemporary famous artists who lived and worked in Saint-Tropez are collected here. If finances are not tight, in free time you can go to play at the Golf Club in Saint-Tropez, see how the stars are resting. That's right, a place here needs to be booked in advance and it will be very expensive, but the pleasure of such a pastime is definitely worth it.

The beaches are insanely clean and luxurious, along the entire coastline there are elite restaurants and bars. It is they who provide sun beds and towels for rent. The cost of one sun lounger in June is about 25 euros, depending on the place, a towel will cost 15 euros. In general, the service is very high, but not cheap.

If you have money, it is worth taking a stroll through the small shops and open trade points near the port of Saint-Tropez. Here you can find both branded popular goods and elite items of local production. For example, you can buy luxurious French dresses made from silk from a local manufactory for about 100 euros. Here you can buy natural soap as a souvenir, it costs about 5-10 euros per bar.

About the quality of food and service

Service in bars and restaurants is high, apart from the long waiting time for the order. The food is delicious, we took various salads, we liked everything, very fresh and prepared with a "twist". Excellent wine is served here. I advise you to try local salads and dishes with seafood and fish, as well as mussels in Saint-Tropez, they are fresh here and cooked in very tasty sauces.

The museum, housed in the 17th century Annunciation Chapel, exhibits works by many prominent artists, including Matisse, Bonnard, Picabia.

From the Ponches quarter, you can climb to the citadel with a tower from the 16th century. From here the most best views bay and city. The citadel itself houses the Maritime Museum.

The famous Butterfly House is located in Saint-Tropez, where more than 20,000 specimens of these insects are presented. The collection is considered one of the most significant in Europe.

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Saint-Tropez is a picturesque Provencal port town, famous for the cinema of the 20th century. Well, who does not remember the blonde beauty Brigitte Bardot from “And God Created Woman”, the eccentric gendarme Louis de Funes and the accidental hitman with “dangerous” umbrellas performed by Pierre Richard. Today, this sunny seaside town has a reputation for being a fashionable "star" resort. But this circumstance forever deprived him of the colorful Provencal solitude, which was so beloved at the time by the great cohort of French film celebrities: Alain Delon, Brigitte Bardot, Yves Montana, etc. Now here you can dance on the tables, pour champagne and beat the dishes, and not to be ashamed of all of the above - this place allows you to feel forever young, for which it is loved.

Magnificent pine groves and sandy beaches line the Saint-Tropez Peninsula, which can be explored on foot along numerous scenic paths. In its vicinity there are the villas of famous actors, artists, bankers and couturiers, and in the very heart there is a narrow cobbled embankment, always full of people strolling, sunbathing and local aperitifs on the terraces of numerous cafes and contemplating the rows of luxurious yachts parked back to back. However, if you turn to the first street of the Old Town, you will find many quiet pleasant gastronomic establishments and shops with fragrant herbs, Provencal spices, marines and handicrafts. In the evening, the embankment turns into a real vernissage and a catwalk for the secular public, and all the relish of Dolce Vita is to be found in trendy restaurants and clubs outside the city - on the legendary beach de Pampelonne.

6 things to do in Saint-Tropez

1. Learn cinematic landscapes and pretend to be Richard and de Funes at the same time.
2. Visit the Butterfly House and learn more about Lepidoptera from around the world.
3. Buy gizmos signed by B.B. at Brigitte Bardot's boutique.
4. Head to Pampelonne Beach and feel rich and famous.
5. Feel the humble charm of the bourgeoisie during the Sailing Regatta or the Porsche Parade.
6. Taste the mesclan salad in one of the pompous restaurants on the waterfront.

Phone numbers

8-10-33-4-phone number

How to get there

Nice International Airport is about 100 km from here, but in season due to traffic congestion, the transfer to Saint-Tropez takes 2-3 hours. There is a bus from San Rafael, Toulon, Nice or Cannes; ferry from San Maxima (20 minutes and 8 EUR), Grimaud (29 minutes, 4 EUR) or San Rafael (50 minutes, 4-5 EUR).

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History of Saint-Tropez

The city owes its name to St. Tropis (Trofim), a Christian martyr who was beheaded during the time of Nero. The boat with the body of the saint washed up on the shore of the bay, where he found eternal rest in the temple-tomb. In 1637, an attack by 22 Spanish galleons was repulsed by the inhabitants of Saint-Tropez.

On this glorious occasion, annually on July 15 in Saint-Tropez, a colorful "bravado" procession takes place. guns.

But until the end of the 19th century, the city was still a quiet, unremarkable settlement of fishermen and winemakers. Until it was discovered by the impressionist fraternity by the pointillist Paul Signac: his peaceful harmonious landscapes of 1920s attracted Chris van Dongen, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse here. Their work played the role of impeccable advertising for the European aristocracy, which now preferred the tiny picturesque Bay of Nice and Cannes.

A second round of the resort's ever-increasing popularity was the filming of Roger Vadim's And God Made Woman in 1956, which brought into fashion a new type of secluded bohemian existence between luxurious modern interiors and the sun-drenched cliffs and beaches of Saint-Tropez. Movie stars, directors and film crews flocked to the bay with new script ideas, instilling a new culture of riotous fun in the resort. So the town was overgrown with drinking establishments with dancing on the tables and the glory of laid-back permissiveness. Brigitte Bardot also celebrated her 40th birthday in Saint-Tropez - in the "Club 55" on the Plage de Pampelonne.

The fair sex will be interested in visiting Brigitte Bardot's boutique (on the way from Place es Lices to the old port), and something original will always be found in La Chemise Tropézienne (23, rue Gambetta).

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Entertainment and shopping

Saint-Tropez and its surroundings have both wild sandy and private, well-equipped beaches, offering ample opportunities for yachting, windsurfing, water skiing.

At night, restaurants, music bars and cafes, a large number of discos and nightclubs are open to the delight of guests and regulars. In the beach restaurant "Club 55" you will still find tables under canvas tents and blue linen tablecloths, as in the days of sweetheart Bardo, and the Apero & Music Live Port club will always delight you with live performances of world vocalists. The Papagayo clubhouse is for the discerning cocktail taster, Les Caves du Roy is for celebrity encounters, and the best cabaret of the coast is Stefano forever.

In the summer, an amusement park is open in the town, and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, an excellent market opens on its main square. Everything is there: homemade sausages, seafood, cheeses and very beautiful flowers. Swimming in Saint-Tropez is best on the beaches of Cap Camaras, which can be reached by boat. Relative seclusion and clear water are guaranteed even during the highest season.

For shopping lovers, there is a promenade with boutiques of world famous shopping houses and fashion designers. Haute couture from Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, jewelry masterpieces by Gas André, decorative interior subtleties from Marinette, etc. The fair sex will be interested in visiting Brigitte Bardot's boutique (on the way from Place es Lices to the old port), as well as anything the original is always to be found in La Chemise Tropézienne (23, rue Gambetta). For men, Maison Blanc Bleu at Place es Lices will do. In the last week of October in Saint-Tropez, there is a citywide hyper-sale of clothes and accessories of fashionable brands La Grande Braderie, at this time the prices here do not exceed the acceptable 90-120 EUR for a quality item from BOSS or Versace.

Arriving in Saint-Tropez, you should first go to the famous Les Tropeziennes store for tropezienne slippers. These flat slippers are made from a wide variety of leathers.

Maps of Saint-Tropez

Local kitchen

In Saint-Tropez, you should try the delicacies of Provence: salad of dandelion leaves, chicory and herbs - "Mesclan", pasta of olives and anchovies, seasoned with various spices - tapenade (with a slice of fresh or toasted bread), ratatouille, stuffed leg of lamb and beef stewed in red wine with herbs.

Bouillabaisse is the king of the Provencal seaside cuisine; this is a very rich and well-spiced with herbs soup from a diverse family of all kinds of fish and sea reptiles (mullet, sultana, monkfish, sea scorpion, seafood, lobster, etc.).

The local market should buy olive oil, olives, garlic, herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage), lamb, seafood, truffles, macaroons, local pastries, and fruit juice jelly. Try the soft cheese made from sheep, goat or cow's milk Poivre d "Ane, small aromatic Buchette de Banon goat cheese and Cabri aux Epices herbal goat cheese.

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Entertainment and attractions Saint-Tropez

Start your walk in the Old Town. Here, in the immediate vicinity of the port, in the Notre-Dame de l'Annonciade chapel (1568), there is the Musée de l'Annonciade art gallery, representing a rich collection of avant-garde artists (Fauves, Pointillists, representatives of the Nabis group) who lived and worked in Saint -The trail from 1890 to 1950. Here you will find paintings by Signac, Matisse, Bonnard, Picabia, Vlaminck and many others. etc., and you will be able to trace the history of the formation of European fine arts in the first half of the 20th century.

From the La Ponche quarter, you can climb to the 16th century Citadel, which helped the Tropisians to repel the Spanish onslaught in the sea in 1637. From here, there are wonderful panoramic views of the bay and the des Maures mountain range. The main tower of the fort, dating from 1602-1605, houses the local Maritime Museum, which tells about the glorious military and navigational past of the region.

In the depths of the old narrow street Etienne Berny you will find a unique museum of its kind, the Butterfly House, presenting an extraordinary collection of insects by the artist and the son of renowned photographer Dany Lartigue. The first hall is dedicated to exotic butterflies from Africa, Oceania and South America, the second floor hall is dedicated to the beautiful lepidoptera of European latitudes. In total, the museum's entomological collection numbers about 20 thousand representatives of this family.

At the beginning of September in Saint-Tropez, as part of the European seasons, the Golden Polo Cup is held, October opens with a traditional sailing regatta, and the middle of the month is the time of the annual Paradis Porsche parade, which attracts more than 300 cars of the famous brand from Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy. Luxembourg, Sweden and Great Britain.

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Excursions from Saint-Tropez

In the neighborhood of Saint-Tropez, there are the picturesque Provencal villages of Ramatuelle, Gassin and Grimaud, where it is pleasant to stroll along the picturesque winding streets, admire the facades of buildings of the Templar era, look into a couple of artistic ateliers and enjoy a glass of chilled rose wine in a cafe with blue shutters.

The resort town of Saint-Maxime, famous for its beaches and entertainment, is worth visiting for the unique Museum of Gramophones and Mechanical Music, which houses a collection of ancient musical mechanical devices. And the charming Cogolin, lost in the des Maures mountain range, is famous for its workshops for the manufacture of pipes, wind instruments, silk threads and woolen carpets.