A Couple's Guide To St Tropez

St Tropez has everything you need for some special time with that certain someone. It’s one of the jewels of the South of France. Here’s our guide on where to find romantic restaurants, cute beaches, lovely bars and boutique hotels.

Check Into A Very Chic Hotel

St Tropez is full of amazingly chic hotels. The Byblos is an institution, as is the Château de la Messardière. Both are on the larger side, with fantastic restaurants, great bars attached, swimming pools and 5-star service. If you fancy something a little more intimate, check into Hotel Ponche in the heart of the old fishing district. It has 22 rooms, is family-run, and the owners have been there since the 1950s – they have all the best stories about St Tropez.

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Eat Some Wonderful Seafood (With A View)

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Have Some Couple’s Time On An Amazing Beach

There are three beaches in town, which are small and cosy, but they can get busy in summer. Head to La Glaye, in the old fishing district, or Bouillabaisse Beach. The larger beaches are out of town. Pampelonne Beach is the most famous (it’s where all the stars hang out), which is actually comprised of lots of beaches with different names. Head to Tahiti Beach in the north, where clothing is “optional”, and sit at the Tahiti Beach restaurant, which is the oldest beach club in town. Or hire a lounger at the Bagatelle Beach Club, which has more of a party vibe, with great food. Club 55 is the most famous of all the beach clubs – it’s super swanky and very chic, with great service. If you don’t want to spend a fortune, take a picnic, grab a towel and watch the world go by, together.

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Have An Apéritif And Watch The Sun Go Down

Chez Madeleine is a perfect place to have an “apéritif” (the drink before dinner). If you just want something light to eat, you can grab a plate of “charcuterie” too (cured meats). Or have some oysters and champagne. If you want to watch the sunset facing the old port, and the yachts, head to Sénéquier or Bar du Port, both of which serve food.

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Check Out The Local Culture

St Tropez has a couple of lovely museums in beautiful buildings or with amazing views. Head to the Musée de l’Annonciade to see artwork from 1890 to 1950 or walk up to the Citadel, on the hill overlooking the town. It was built at the beginning of the 17th century and there is now a Museum of Maritime History in the dungeons, celebrating local seafaring life.

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Take A Coastal Walk (With A Picnic)

There are lots of walks you can take around the coastal path. Either start at the Cap Camarat lighthouse and walk down to the beach or beyond, or there’s a longer walk to take around the headland at Pointe de la Rabiou. Check out the route here. Take a picnic or else finish up at the beachside restaurant, Les Salins, for some fresh fish and a glass of wine.

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