Nestled in the heart of Provence, Saint-Tropez’s colorful port, historic quarter, sandy beaches, and shaded creeks never fail to charm. A world-renowned celebrity hub, the town is also a concentrate of history and culture – a legacy to its glorious history.
========================================================================(in the Var department and the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Southern France) Originally a simple fishermen’s village, Saint-Tropez rose to worldwide fame in the 1950s, when wealthy clients first anchored their yachts in the little port and set down their bags in the town’s lavish villas to revel in Saint-Tropez’s legendary atmosphere, luxury boutiques, and chic cafés .Cradled by a gentle Provencal climate, Saint-Tropez celebrates life’s pleasures in an enchanting setting. Tropeziens have thrived on their sexy image ever since: at the Vieux Port, yachts like spaceships jostle for millionaire moorings, and infinitely more tourists jostle to admire them.
+ The Bay of Saint-Tropez is graced by the gods. Set against the backdrop of the Maures hills and beautiful villages of Gassin and Ramatuelle, its jagged coast alternates coves dotted with umbrella pines and seductively-named sandy beaches: Plage Tahiti, Plage des Salins, and Plage de Pampelonne. Set in the heart of the old quarter under the town’s distinctive orange and ochre church bell tower, the port of Saint-Tropez, where crowds flock in summer, is lined with charming old houses painted in pastel colours. Erected in the early 17th century, the Citadel stands guard over the town from its rock.
+ Over the ensuing decades Saint-Tropez has attracted the world’s greatest artists, drawn by the town’s unique quality of light and genteel lifestyle. In the late 19th century, Guy de Maupassant anchored his yacht, Le Bel-Ami, in the port. The author immediately fell in love with the town, as did the young artist Paul Signac some years later. Henri Matisse painted "View of Saint-Tropez here. The town was also frequented by Errol Flynn and Jean Cocteau. In the 1960s, the town was the location for the mythical film "And God Created Woman" by Roger Vadim, starring his dazzling wife Brigitte Bardot. During the same era, famous French actor Louis de Funès was making his mark at the local Gendarmerie with the hilarious Troops of Saint-Tropez film saga; the site has now been converted into the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma.
+ If you are looking for a glamorous and chic destination on the French Riviera, Saint-Tropez is the place to be. This former fishing village has become a hotspot for celebrities, jet-setters and art lovers, who flock to its sandy beaches, charming old town and lively nightlife. You can admire the yachts in the harbor, stroll along the colorful streets, visit the museums that showcase the artistic heritage of Saint-Tropez, or enjoy the local cuisine and wine in one of the many restaurants and cafes. (Whether you want to relax, party, or explore, Saint-Tropez has something for everyone.)
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