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The 10 Best Hidden Gems of St Tropez

Saint Tropez has lots of hidden gems, away from the beaches and usual bars | © Xiquinho Silva/Flickr
Saint Tropez has lots of hidden gems, away from the beaches and usual bars | © Xiquinho Silva/Flickr
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Alex Ledsom
29 April 2017

Head away from the crowds and the famous beaches and bars. Just off the beaten track in St Tropez, you’ll find these little gems to discover.

Maison des Papillons

Down a back lane in the garden area of St Tropez, you’ll find The Butterfly House. Artist Dany Lartigue has spent years collecting more than 35,000 species of butterfly, both native and exotic. He’s painted intricate background to place his butterflies and has now handed his house over to the town, to enjoy forever.

La Maison des Papillons, 17 Rue Etienne Berny, Saint-Tropez +33 (0)4 94 97 63 45

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Au Caprices des Deux

Au Caprices des Deux is a little hangout for the locals. It’s in a stone cottage run by brother and sister Sonia et Stéphane Avelin, who are passionate about food and drink. Book first.

40 Rue du Portail Neuf, St Tropez +33 (0)4 94 97 76 78

Le Musée de l’Annonciade

This small little chapel by the old port was built at the beginning of the 16th century by penitent monks who took in sailors returning from captivity. It is now the tiny Museum of Modern Art, housing work from 1890 to 1850. There isn’t a large collection but it’s worth a visit.
2 Rue de l’Annonciade, Place Georges Grammont, St Tropez +33 (0)4 94 17 84 10

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K Jacques

This little sandal shop has been creating shoes since 1933 and has had some very famous clients – Picasso and Brigitte Bardot have been fans. They now have four branches in St Tropez.
K Jacques, St Tropez +33 (0)4 94 97 41 50. Check out their site for addresses and opening hours.

La Pause Douceur

This is a little sweet shop that locals adore. Run by a mother and daughter, it is a wonderful place for praline or almond delights.
11 Rue Général Allard, Saint-Tropez +33 (0)4 94 97 27 58

Salama

Salama restaurant is well-loved by locals. It’s a small Moroccan place, slightly back from the main port. People love their couscous, mint tea and lime sherbet to finish.
3 Rue des Tisserands, St Tropez +33 (0)4 94 97 59 62

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Church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption

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The roofs of St Tropez showing the bell tower from Notre Dame
The roofs of St Tropez showing the bell tower from Notre Dame | © thierry ben abed/Flickr
This church isn’t really “hidden” as the bell tower overlooks the entire town, but it isn’t usually on many people’s itineraries. It was built in 1874, in an Italian Baroque style. You aren’t allowed to take photos inside but it has some wonderful statues and artwork.
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