Lavoir Vasserot (1 rue Joseph Quaranta, Nouveau Port, Saint Tropez) – this is a 19th century communal washhouse that’s been converted into an art gallery in 1991. Exhibits are shown there every Summer. Works by artists such as Dothy Tardieu, Anne Rey, Judith Guion and Frederick Lange are exhibited here. Free admission. Call for complete […]
La Ponche (downtown Saint Tropez) – Shrug off the hustle of the port in St-Tropez’s ramshackle fishing quarter, La Ponche, northeast of the Vieux Port. From the southern end of quai Frédéric Mistral, place Garrezio sprawls east from 10th-century Tour Suffren to place de l’Hôtel de Ville. From here, rue Guichard leads southeast to sweet-chiming […]
Galerie des Lices (20 Boulevard Louis Blanc, Saint-Tropez) – located in the heart of the village beside well-known interior designers, this art gallery consists of a vast area of 160 m2 which is the largest space of Saint-Tropez exhibiting contemporary art (including many monumental bronze sculptures – from renown Spanish artist Salvador Dalí to Brazilian […]
Château Suffern — for art lovers, St. Tropez is the place to visit. The 10th century Chateau Suffern is known as one of the town’s oldest buildings, and is a sight to see. While it is not a museum as itself, the Chateau Suffern is the host for many temporary art exhibits, and is usually […]
Château de la Moutte (Chemin de la Moutte, Saint-Tropez) – from late July to mid August every year, classical music concerts are held at the gardens here, known locally as “Le Festival des Nuits du Château de la Moutte”. Opera and even flamenco musical performance are also held there. See that event’s website for more […]
Chapelle du Couvent (Av. Augustin Grangeon, Saint-Tropez) – this is a Catholic church that dates back from the 18th century. Wine lovers pass through here, because a wine co-operative (La Cave de Saint Tropez) is virtually next door to the church. Of course, a retail store is open for those who want some bottles of […]
Au Caprice des Deux (40 rue du Portail Neuf, Saint-Tropez) — this is a family-owned restaurant in business since 1994, which serves a variety of local dishes, such as Granada grilled veal sauce béarnaise, fillet of beef (Charolais) with truffles, and Salmon Tartare. Because of its well-heeled clientele, diners are advised to call for reservations: […]
Ailes de Saint-Tropez (Polo Club Saint-Tropez) – (a.k.a. Wings of Saint-Tropez”), seen from Saint-Tropez’s harbor and beaches, this is an air show held every August, involving modern and vintage aircraft that go back to World War II. Previous aerial stunts were conducted by world champion French aerobatic pilot Catherine Maunoury.
Place aux Herbes – this is considered the culinary center of Saint-Tropez, and would attract those living there for a period of time, such as villa renters. There is a small oyster bar with up to a dozen varieties of oysters on any given day, alongside mussels, sea-snails and vongole. The square is also home […]
Bar at l’Ermitage (Hôtel Ermitage, Av. Paul Signac, Saint-Tropez) – this bar is recommended for those who want a more laid-back atmosphere than the bar scene at the harbor area.