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St Tropez
St Tropez has long held the reputation of being the 'black
sheep' of the renowned French Riviera holiday resort towns, where
anything goes and the more sinful the better. Sexy starlets were
flaunting themselves topless here back in the 1930s, long before
the beautiful people dared disrobe elsewhere, and St Tropez'
reputation as a kinky carnival town attracting the more bohemian
members of the 'in' crowd continues to this day. The fairly
inaccessible fishing village of St Tropez, sited on a peninsula,
was 'discovered' late in the 19th century by a bunch of reprobate
writers and artists, and its reputation as a flamboyant and
fashionable holiday destination quickly spread.
There is little left of the medieval Provencal atmosphere of the
original town, but behind the rows of yachts fronting the terraced
cafés of the waterfront are some narrow, picturesque streets full
of shops. The hub of the St Tropez town is the Place aux Herbes, a
busy enclave of fish, fruit, vegetable and flower stalls, where the
tourism office is located.
From May to September, St Tropez is the wild holiday destination
people imagine, but in the off season the town virtually shuts
down, reverting to a quieter, calmer existance as just another
French port town.
Information & Facts
Activities
The beach in St Tropez is famous, and has a number of bars,
cafes, and places for watersports, especially the popular Plage de
Tahiti, three miles (4.5km) out of town. The beaches west of St
Tropez are popular with nudists. Stroll the Sentier Littoral, a
coastal walking route with fabulous views. Depending on your taste
either avoid or make a beeline for the nudist beaches to the west
of St Tropez. Visit the Musée de I'Annonciade which has an
exceptional collection of post-Impressionist paintings.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Negatives
St Tropez is expensive, and has little in the way of attractions
for younger children. During peak summer months (July to August) it
is expensive and getting into bars and restaurants can be
difficult.
Night Life
The area around Quai Jean Jaures on the waterfront is where the
best of the nightlife can be found. Within town, check out the
charismatic and laid-back bars in and around Place des Lices. For
celebrity spotting and pricey champagne cocktails get dressed up
and head to Nikki Beach and the VIP Room. For a more casual night
you can head to Kelly's Irish Pub, which is popular with
expats.
Restaurants
There are numerous good value restaurants around the waterfront,
most with good views and set menus. Place des Lices is lined with
good cafes and patisseries. Résidence de la Pinède is known for
good Provençal cuisine, while Salama's is a popular spot for
Morrocan food. Restaurant Le Cafe is a nice family-friendly bistro,
and Cristina Saulini Ristorante Italiano serves excellent
Italian.
Shopping
Don't miss the huge outdoor market at Place des Lices on Tuesday
and Saturday mornings. You'll find big name boutiques throughout St
Tropez with high-end fashion labels for the jet set, and plenty of
generic shops selling suntan lotion and other beach accessories.
For top end art work visit Galerie des Lices. Popular souvenirs
from St Tropez are olives and products made from olive trees. There
isn't a concentrated shopping district in St Tropez, but many shops
are tucked away in side streets if you look. Avoid the shops along
the waterfront, as the prices are significantly higher than those
just a block or two inland.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).