Let’s go to see what to do in St Tropez. If you have the money to spare, head over to Sénéquier, the movie-themed and extremely pricey restaurant, which is a favorite place to visit by everybody who is somebody. The sight of the yachts at the harbor itself is beautiful and must-see while you gaze in awe at the size of the Salisbury Plain. Take a ride and enjoy morning drinks by the deck as you socialize with other guests onboard. Feel like a celebrity as everyone else on the harbor would stare with jealousy and awe.
The Old Village
A unique view of seeing such a high-end store like Dior being the right opposite of a traditional “8-till-late” grocery shop. If you ever wonder the looks of the man whom the island is named after, head into the parish church and to the left side of the altar you would see the bust of St Tropez. St Tropez’s real name is Torpetius, and he was a Roman soldier who was beheaded for embracing Christianity. While his body was pushed in a boat to be adrift in the sea, his head was left in the chapel near Pisa.
His body landed on the island of St Tropez on May 17 A.D. 68.
The Citadelle
Right further from the village, you will find a pathway through the green hills and wooded lands, and you will find your way right at the top of the village, an architecture of the 16th century called the Citadelle. Originally built as a fort to defend the village’s coast, and to have a bird’s eye view on the village on the lookout for rebellious and hostile villagers. Head over to the Citadelle to enjoy the glorious view over the village and even to the harbors and the sea. Admission into the Citadelle is free, for more information call 975943. It is opened every day from 10 in the morning to 12.30 in the afternoon, followed by a short break, and resuming from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Place des Lices
Place des Lices is the central square of St Tropez. It is a huge space, sometimes deemed to be twice as huge as the village of St Tropez itself. You would see villagers just relaxing under the shades of the trees. Right at the corner of the square lies Cade des Arts which seems to appeal to the locals and tourists. Besides the ports and harbors of St Tropez, the square is another focal point where people meet and gather in St Tropez. Even though it is a village, especially in summer, stay clear of the busy traffic of the square with luxurious cars zooming by, from Ferraris to Bentleys, and even Mercedes. Place des Lices treats these cars with the utmost respect – and the proof of this is the fact that every year they adjust the level of the road bumpers to the clearance levels of the new car model makes.
Musée de l’Annonciade
Located in place Grammont, this former chapel called the Musée de l’Annonciade is one of the longest-lasting art galleries of the modern style in France. There are plenty of beautiful and inspiring artworks on display, from artists all over the province and local artists of St Tropez. You should most definitely view the arts of Utrillo, Matisse, Dufy, and Seurat if you are a modern art aficionado. There are also artworks by pointillist, Paul Signac who was very popular in the 19th century. This modern art gallery can be contacted on the number 178410, and for more information visit their website at www.ot-saint-tropez.com. It is opened for entrance every day from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening, except for Winters where they are closed on Tuesdays. The admission fee is only 5 Euros.
Coastal walk
If you are in the mood to take a walk, enjoy your feet in the sands of the Pampelonne beaches. Head over to Le Sentier du Littoral, a track cleared for walking, yet still maintaining its wildness and essence of nature. If you just walk the whole way at a moderate speed, it would take you three and a half hours to cover the Pampelonne beach coast.
Now before you ask about why would you want to walk all the way on the coastal lines of the Pampelonne beaches, try for a moment and take time to realize how beautiful the environment is, and you might even stumble the grave of famous film director, Roger Vadim’s grave at the maritime cemetery. Enjoy the sights as you lay your eyes on small beaches such as Plage des Canebiers, Plage Graniers, Plage des Salins and Plage d la Moutte.
Driving Experience
If you are an exotic car fan, Saint Tropez and the Cote d’Azur could be your paradise. There are different exotic car rentals services especially in Monaco and Cannes with a nice delivery direct to the NCE Nice Airport. If you want to just spend a couple of hours to drive a one there are two experiences we can suggest: Lamborghini Driving Experience from Monaco. Follow the links to know more.
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