Saint-Tropez is worth getting to know even its origins, because, according to legend, the city owes its name to Caius Silvius Torpetius, a Roman officer of Nero’s court who decided to convert to Christianity. This fact angered Nero so much that he ordered his beheading, depositing the officer’s body on a boat in the Arno River that, days later, reached the coast, known today as the coast of Saint-Tropez.
This place, belonging to the French region of Provence, is one of the most important tourist centers of the Côte d’Azur and the claim of the most gourmet travelers. Thus, the ideal time to get to know the city is a maximum of five days and a minimum of three nights, with the months of March-May, June-August and/or September-November being the most recommended.
There are many familiar faces that have been seen throughout history in this corner of the Côte d’Azur, since, from the 1960s to the present, Saint-Tropez has attracted the international jet set thanks to its paradisiacal beaches and its popular nightlife. And the fact is that, in addition to being the favorite place for designers of the stature of Karl Lagerfield, who spent long summer periods there, Picasso or even Marta Ortega, who has chosen this destination for this summer, Saint-Tropez has served as the muse of some of the great works of literature and cinema, such as the novel Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley, which was written during the years that the author lived in this place, or The Great Gatsby, created by F.Scott Fitzgerald during his stay on the French Riviera. But, if we talk about landmarks and Saint Tropez, we cannot forget Brigitte Bardot, the synonym of this city and the great icon of the 20th years.
Where to stay, eat and have fun if I am in Saint-Tropez?
Although everything in Saint-Tropez is wrapped in a halo of exclusivity that hardly disappoints, if you visit this place the best hotels to stay at are Hotel Byblos, Cheval Blanc St Tropez and Pan Deï Palais.
Once this point has been decided, we go to what is really important in a trip: gastronomy. To enjoy yourself properly, we recommend four places: L’Olive, Le Café de Paris, L’Auberge de la Mole and La Vague D’Or. The former is recognized for its charm and its beautiful outdoor terrace, with a Mediterranean-Provencal menu featuring dishes such as moules frites (fried mussels), grilled fish and chocolate mousse. Le Café de Paris, for its part, also has a terrace in a privileged location, where you can enjoy the yachts on the other side of the dock. Inside, red velvet booths and ornate chandeliers set the tone for Parisian theater tickets. Going to the outskirts of the city, we find L’Auberge de la Mole, a typical restaurant of the Provencal countryside, which was previously a bar and a gas station. Anyone who visits this place must try the crayfish and the tournedos (sirloin steak) served with potato cake and truffles. Thus, to finish, La Vague D’Or is undoubtedly the ideal place for the most exquisite, since it is the only restaurant in the city awarded with three Michelin stars.
Saint Tropez. Dreamtime.
To continue the day after a good feast, visiting some of the famous beach clubs is the ideal option. Among these, the classic Club55, Nikki Beach stand out -for those looking for a good party- or the most sophisticated, the Club Les Palmiers Ramatuelle. However, not everything is music and dance in this city. Visiting the Citadel of Saint-Tropez, with origins dating back to the early 16th century, is a perfect plan to contemplate beautiful views of the French Riviera or to enjoy (when possible) the concerts that are organized in its amphitheater.
Café Le Sénéquier is another recommended place to have a drink and enjoy the afternoon. Here you can spot the most glamorous yachts in the harbor and enjoy the company of the city’s fashionable people, as this place attracts a French showbiz crowd at sunset. Also, you must try the café’s patisserie tarte tropezienne (a rather hearty cream cake that was introduced to Saint-Tropez by a Polish baker in the 1950s).
Saint Tropez. Dreamtime.
For dinner, Au Caprice des Deux is a cozy bistro serving a mix of Southwest Provencal and home cooking. In this place, the recommendation is to try the roast duck breast with truffle sauce, the coquille St.-Jacques and the moelleux au chocolat or homemade crème caramel. And another option is Chez Fuchs, the trendy place on the French Riviera, open all year round.
At this point, to end the night in style, it is essential to go to Les Caves du Roy, located in the Byblos hotel, or to The Vip Room. Two places where fun and entertainment are guaranteed.
Sleep: Hotel Byblos, Cheval Blanc St Tropez, Pan Deï Palais
Eat: L’Olive, Le Cafe de Paris, L’Auberge de la Mole, La Vague D’Or
Dining: Au Caprice des Deux, Chez Fuchs
Where to shop in the ‘shopping mecca’?
We couldn’t talk about Saint-Tropez without mentioning its boutiques, since with almost 500 stores in 37 hectares, this place is considered one of the fashion meccas. It is recommended to start at the Place des Lices, and from there get lost in its alleys until you reach the port. Some of the best shopping is found along Rue Georges Clemenceau, Rue Allard, Rue Gambetta, and Place de la Garonne. In addition, we recommend that you also visit Atelier Rondini, the Hotel Byblos boutique store, L’Atelier 55 and K.Jacques, spaces full of charm and where you can find the best collections.
The ideal look for day and night
Considered one of the corners of fashion, those who visit Saint-Tropez can appreciate the extravagance of style and good taste of citizens and visitors. From Status, we propose two looks based on the designers of Recorded to succeed in any of the environments of this paradise on the Côte d’Azur:
look day
Yaitte shirt
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Matteau white trousers
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night looks
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Yaitte dress
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