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St Tropez, France
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The small town of St Tropez inevitably conjures up images of film stars, celebrities and sun tans, thanks to a reputation built primarily around fame, money and wealth. A popular destination among many, the town is set on the south-eastern coast of France in the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. It enjoys an excellent position looking east onto the Mediterranean Sea and is found along the same coastline as other prestigious names such as Cannes, Nice and Monaco to the east and Toulon and Marseille to the west.
The town is set on a peninsula which juts out into the Mediterranean and which was, in years gone by, difficult to approach apart from by boat. Today tourism plays a major role in the region’s economy with the likes of the classy Hotel Byblos among the main draws. If visitors plan to enjoy a busy and bustling holiday then the summer will welcome them with open arms; however, if you feel put off by the large crowds and would prefer a quieter get-away then the spring and autumn months offer a perfectly viable alternative.
St Tropez burst onto the map in two stages during the 20th century. In the lead up to the First World War the town had become popular among artists after Paul Signac had landed there in bad weather and decided to make a home. This sparked an influx of artists which began to foster a culture of sun, celebrity and money. Its international recognition received a further boost in the 1950s thanks to the likes of Brigitte Bardot and her filming in the film ‘And God Created Woman’.
These factors have served to consolidate St Tropez’ prestige to this day and ensured its position as a sought-after place in which to stay. There is also a legend which fits into the town’s history. It revolves around an Italian figure by the name St Torpes who was beheaded in Pisa and his body put in a boat with a rooster and a dog. The body ended up in the area now known as St Tropez.
Today many yachts line the harbour, while the Vieux Port offers a stylish quayside cafe atmosphere with the Old Town rising up behind and a relaxing environment pervading the area. There are also several beaches nearby; among them are the likes of Les Graniers, Les Salin beach which often gets quite crowded and the five-kilometre-long Pampelonne beach.
Other places adding style and history to the town include the 980-built Chateau Suffren, the 16th century Citadel, the Place des Lices with its cafe-brasseries and the Maritime Museum. Any visit to the town should include a trip to the famous Musee de l’Annonciade with its various paintings and its 16th century chapel setting, while the October regatta also proves a popular draw for tourists to the south-eastern French coast.