A byword for glitz and glamour since the 1950s, St-Tropez is one of the Côte d'Azur’s most famous — and most reputedly hedonistic — destinations. Known for playing host to a jet-set global crowd during the summer months, St-Tropez is a bustling coastal community set around a historic village and striking citadel, brimming with terrific hotels fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets from converted farmhouses that won't break the bank to five star seaside luxury. Set within the historic centre, along the glittering coastline and tucked in the surrounding countryside, our pick of the best places to stay in St-Tropez is sure to dazzle and delight.
Stroll the cobbled streets of La Ponche — the ancient fishing quarter — for a laid-back French Riviera experience. The heritage heart of St-Tropez village is a maze of terracotta-tiled roofs, with cafés, galleries, boutiques and seafood restaurants perched along narrow alleyways or lining the plane tree-shaded Place des Lices. Admire artwork at the Musée de l’Annonciade, clamber up to the 1602-built Citadelle de St-Tropez for mesmerising views, pick up craft goods at the market and marvel at the Baroque Eglise de St-Tropez whilst you’re in town. To spot the super-yachts which vie for space in the marina, make your way to the Vieux Port. You’ll also find ample opportunities for speedboat trips, sailing excursions, kayaking, swimming and sun-bathing along the craggy coastline and sandy beaches.
Come evening, gather at a chic bar or gourmet restaurant to feast on fabulous seasonal produce from across the south of France before you join well-heeled partygoers for a night to remember. Some of the best places to stay in St-Tropez also boast exceptional bars and restaurants of their own!