The 10 Best Hidden Gems of St Tropez

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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This cute little restaurant is run by a husband and wife and is well off the beaten port-side frenzy. It offers great food (menus from 16€, to 37€ in the evening) and a great atmosphere. But it’s tiny so arrive early or book.

The beautiful cemetery in St Tropez sits overlooking the Mediterranean coast. It was used as a backdrop in the famous movie And God Created Woman in 1956 with Brigitte Bardot, as well as the film La Piscine, in 1969.

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.

Le Musée de l’Annonciade

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K Jacques

La Pause Douceur

Salama

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.