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    In 2018, Saint-Tropez had a population of 4,103. The adjacent narrow body of water is the Gulf of Saint-Tropez (French: Golfe de Saint-Tropez), stretching to Sainte-Maxime to the north under the Massif des Maures. Saint-Tropez was a military stronghold and fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century.

    • L’Annonciade. If you need proof that Saint-Tropez was at the vanguard of art at the turn of the 20th century you’ll find it in this converted 16th-century chapel, away from the chaos of the port.
    • Citadelle de Saint-Tropez. East of Saint-Tropez and rising above Pointe de Cimetière is an early-17th-century fortress. With moats and counterscarps on a hexagonal plan it was established after the French Wars of Religion as a key defence between Toulon and Antibes, guarding what was then a frontier.
    • Saint-Tropez Harbour. If you’re put off by the overpriced bars, restaurants and posh fashion houses, at least you won’t have to pay to soak up Saint-Tropez’ opulent ambience.
    • Plage de l’Escalet. Safe in a recess between Cap Camarat and Cap Taillat, Plage de l’Escalet is in fact a chain of three beaches with a blend of sand and pebbles, each separated from the next by rounded rocks.
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    • Walk Around the Old Port. Address. All. du Quai de l’Epi, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France. Get directions. Phone +33 4 94 56 68 70. Web Visit website. The best way to arrive in Saint-Tropez is probably by yacht—preferably your own.
    • Explore Beautiful Beaches and Coastal Paths. There are plenty of wide, sandy, easily accessible beaches for sun worshippers on the Saint-Tropez peninsula and Bay, with many of the more popular ones technically located in the adjoining town of Ramatuelle.
    • Roam Around the Old Quarter of La Ponche. Between the Old Port and the Citadel lies La Ponche, the oldest and prettiest part of town, and where local fishermen and artisans have thrived since the 18th century.
    • Tour the Shops for Tropezian Style and Gifts. From the Vieux Port, walk up any of the little streets towards the center. If you fancy high-end shopping, take the Rue Gambetta for a whirl through standalone boutiques from top designers- think Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as concept stores and shops from local fashion houses and beach footwear specialists such as Rondini.
  2. Saint-Tropez is both the Provence and the Côte d’Azur, a dream destination where you can find the best of the traditions of Provence, as well as a relaxing and busling chic lifestyle, typical for the Mediterranean coast. Whether you decide to stay alone, as a couple, with your family or with friends, for a weekend or for several days, Saint ...

  3. St-Tropez. France, Europe. Pouting sexpot Brigitte Bardot came to St-Tropez in the 1950s to star in Et Dieu Créa la Femme (And God Created Woman; 1956) and overnight transformed the peaceful fishing village into a sizzling jet-set favourite. Tropeziens have thrived on their sexy image ever since: at the Vieux Port, yachts like spaceships ...

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  5. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, Saint-Tropez was a republic inhabited by Genoese families devoted to defending the town. Their role lasted until the reign of Louis XIV. A strategic port, Saint-Tropez was also one of the key locations of the Allied Landings in Provence on August 15th, 1944. Today, this rich and ancient history has taken a ...

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