The village with its iconic red and yellow church tower
This quiet (in the winter) and bustling (in the summer) little town has become famous the world over as a favorite meeting point of the jet set, the St. Moritz of the summer season, as it were. Located on the south side of one of the Riviera's most beautiful bays, Saint-Tropez was all but ignored by tourists at the turn of the century. It was the painters, starting with Paul Signac, and then the writers who made St-Tropez famous. When the place turned into a hangout of show business celebrities (and their following) during the 50s, it became known internationally. These days, the celebrities are mostly hiding out on boards yachts or on private beaches, though the stream of tourists has not abated.
The original Saint-Tropez page was one of the first ones we published on our site, and that was over 15 years ago! High time, then, for an update. Except for four photographs taken in 2011, the pictures on this page were all taken on May 31, 2015 We hope you enjoy the visit!
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Our transportation from Cannes to Saint-Tropez and back |
Walking down the Rue Général Allard |
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Heading towards the harbor |
It takes willpower to pass certain shops... |
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On the Quai Suffren |
On the Quai Gabriel Péri |
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By the harbor |
The Quai Jean Jaurès |
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Harbor view |
Voiles latines contestant |
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Regatta participant |
Regatta participant |
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Spectators |
The Bay of Saint-Tropez |
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Small town beach |
Getting ready for a family outing |
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Town hall on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville |
Walking down the Rue d'Aumale |
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On the Rue du Petit Saint Jean |
Side street |
The bell tower |
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On the Rue des Remparts |
Le Schpountz where we had lunch |
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Red scooter on Rue de la Citadelle |
Up by the citadel |
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Entering the main part of the citadel |
The central courtyard |
Looking through a crenel |
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The citadel is home to a marine history museum |
There is no shortage of poppies on the citadel grounds |
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Saint-Tropez seen from the citadel |
The Bay of Saint-Tropez from above |
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Property on the grounds of the citadel |
Leaving the citadel grounds |
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A look at the village on the way down |
Looking down the Rue des Bouchonniers |
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The Place des Lices in the center of the village... |
...serves as a gathering point and market place... |
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...and provides welcome shade in the summer. |
Walking down the Rue Georges Clémenceau |
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On the Rue de l'Église |
The Chapelle de la Miséricorde |
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Some streets provide ample shopping opportunities... |
...while others are more residential and quiet. |
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Colorful souvenirs |
Partial view of David Kracov's sculpture The Gift of Life |
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Leaving Saint-tropez |
A last look at the citadel |
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