Saint-Tropez, the city of stars

Jewel of tourism on the Cote d'Azur, with the passage of time Saint-Tropez has not lost a bit of its charms and this town continues to dream.There are countless celebrities who have come to play petanque in the Plaza des Lices or the millionaires who have moored their boat in front of the Sénéquier ... And yet, the city proposes more than that: a beautiful historical heritage with its narrow streets and its citadel with incredible views of the gulf, a traditional Provencal market with its fresh fish stalls, an amazing painting museum, fine sandy beaches from Pampelonne to Ramatuelle, a cozy atmosphere on the terraces of the bars where locals like to chat and Evenings that end at dawn.Under the gaze of Admiral Suffren whose statue dominates the docks, the town remembers that, thanks to the artists of the post-impressionist movement who stayed in it, it was made known to the general public through its canvases. These memories seem distant but they remain alive in the memory. In Saint-Tropez, the charm continues to work ... and for a long time yet.Recommended visits in Saint-TropezThe Museum of l'Annonciade: located in an old chapel of the sixteenth century, this space presents a surprising collection of paintings of great names of modern art: Signac, Matisse, Picabia, Braque, Dufy ....The House of the Butterflies: this small museum shows more than 20,000 butterflies from around the world collected by a passionate. An original exhibition, full of color and featuring unique specimens, such as the Black Apollo of the Mercantour.Enjoy nature in Saint-TropezThe return to the isthmus offers a varied compendium of the surroundings of Saint-Tropez. Follow the coastal path that leads to beautiful viewpoints of the massif of Les Maures and Esterel. Along the way, the beaches and coves happen to the extensions of parasol pines, plots of vineyards and groves.Extreme sports in Saint-Tropez!Horse riding, karting, sailing, paintball, swimming, polo, scuba diving and tennis are some of the sports that are practiced all year round in Saint-Tropez.Featured events in Saint-TropezLes Bravades de Saint-Tropez - May: traditional and patronal festival that celebrates Torpes, the saint of the town, accompanied by a procession and red and white costumes, the colors of the corsairs.Las Velas Latinas - May: beautiful and impressive meeting in the port and in the gulf of traditional boats arrived from all the Mediterranean basin, with the so-called Latin sails, old sailing system found in the falúas or the catalanas.Antipodean Film Festival - October: contest featuring Australian and New Zealand films in preview, with encounters with the actors.