Saint-Tropez old port
French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez), France
The famous yacht harbour and old town of Saint-Tropez.
Places in Saint-Tropez old port
- La Voile, Hôtel La Réserve Located on the private beach of Hôtel La Réserve, serving refined Mediterranean cuisine, accessible only by boat or private road.
- Vague d'Or, Cheval Blanc St. Tropez Celebrates the riches of the sea with the chef's Michelin three-star creations.
- Saint-Tropez harbourfront bars Bars along the famous yacht harbour, a long-time meeting spot for the rich and famous.
Practical notes for French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez)
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers the warmest weather, though May's Cannes Film Festival and July-August bring the most intense crowds and prices.
- Getting around
- Both Cannes and Saint-Tropez have walkable centres; a car or boat is useful for moving along the wider Riviera coastline between towns.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- French. English is spoken in tourism and hotels.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Restaurants across both towns continue elevating Mediterranean cuisine with international influences, exemplified by Rüya's Anatolian-Mediterranean fusion in Cannes and Vague d'Or's Michelin three-star seafood-driven menu in Saint-Tropez.
Other neighborhoods in French Riviera (Cannes & Saint-Tropez)
- La Croisette, Cannes — Cannes's famous beach promenade, home to the Carlton, Hotel Martinez, and the Palais des Festivals.
- Le Suquet, Cannes — Cannes's old town, a hilltop quarter with narrow streets and views over the bay.
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