Golfe de St Tropez

Placed on the jet set map in the mid fifties, thanks to the iconic Brigitte Bardot, St Tropez is a legendary name all over the world. But despite all its hype as a party mecca for the rich and famous, it has managed to retain the enchanted Mediterranean fishing village feel that once captured the heart of well known painters and writers. Indeed, visitors are often surprised to find how small and insulated it is, and how quiet it gets after the madness of the summer season. No casinos, high rise buildings, fast foods chains or ugly hotels here. Instead, St Tropez is characterized by cobblestoned narrow streets, quaint red-tiled home and the most gorgeous port framed by sunset-hued orange, yellow and pink townhouses topped by a colorful church steeple. The village’s history and heritage are deeply linked to the sea and the yachts filled harbor retains the maritime tradition. St Tropez offers a wide choice of outdoors activities, along with a wonderful selection of restaurants, luxurious hotels, bars, shops and the most exciting summer’s night life. Close by, St Tropez Peninsula will delight nature lovers with its coastal paths, fine beaches, vineyards and hill top villages. A short ride across the Golfe are the very popular harbors of Marines de Cogolin - including a full service marina with shops and restaurants on the premises plus a large shipyard - and Port Grimaud, an enchanting resort, reminiscent of Venice, with bridges, canals and colorful houses. First class provisioning and yacht services by be found in the region and in early October, Les Voiles de St Tropez is the spectacular regatta that marks the end of the season.