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St. Tropez - A "Must-See" Part of The French Riviera
   
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a stop in St. Tropez. Renowned for its miles of glistening
white beaches, exotic food and as a playground for the rich
and famous - it is THE place to see and be seen.
A true jewel of the Riviera, St. Tropez is an animated
seaside resort where the azure water and cerulean skies are
backlit by brilliant sunsets of ripe apricot, ruby red and
gold.
The late afternoon breeze from the Med causes the
jewel-colored awnings of the sidewalk cafes to snap and wave
merrily, and brings a welcome relief from the heat of the
day. Here, the air is fragrant with jasmine and mimosa, and
the occasional whiff of a gourmet meal being prepared makes
your mouth water.
The nightlife in St. Tropez is fast, energetic and frenetic.
You can always find something going on -- there are numerous
clubs where you can eat, drink and dance the night away.
"St. Trop" as it is known by those in the film industry,
means "Saint Too Much." It was "discovered" in 1956 when
Roger Vadims "And God Created Women" was filmed here,
launching a young Brigitte Bardot into instant super
stardom. St. Tropez became a Mecca to artists, writers and,
of course, movie stars in the 60s.
St. Tropez is the favored vacation site of chic Parisians
and most of Europe. International stars still flock here in
the spring and summer, and you never know whom youll run
into at the open-air market in the Place des Lices, or while
sipping an aperitif at one of the many outdoor cafes. In
fact, people watching is a favorite pastime in the summer,
when the sidewalks are crowded with tourists and sun
worshippers.
At the heart of St. Tropez is the harbor. Take a walk along
the pier, and youll feel as if youve stepped into a
picture postcard or a painting by Signac or Matisse.
Picturesquely painted villas with red tiled roofs sit along
the dock, indulgently watching over the wooden fishing boats
that bob gently next to large, expensive yachts. 12th
century churches, the famous parasol pines and narrow
cobblestone streets among picture-perfect houses complete
the feeling that its too beautiful to be real.
Much has been made of the very special quality of light that
is only found in St. Tropez. Maybe it's because of its
unique and paradoxical location, or perhaps the spectacular,
almost tropical climate has something to do with it.
Whatever the reason, when you see the way the luminescent
light plays across the wooden sailboats, or highlights one
of the beautiful fountains, youll feel the stirrings of
your inner artist, and long to pick up a paintbrush and
palette.
St. Tropez is also known for its beaches. The most famous
is the Plage de Pampelonne, with its five km of almost
blinding white sand, exotic boutiques, sidewalk cafes and
restaurants, including the renowned "Club 55." At the north
end youll find the Plage de Tahiti, which is a well-known
haunt of famous celebrities. Other beaches you can visit
include Bouillabaisse, Caneliers, and Salins. To the south
of Plage de Pampelonne is Cap Camarat, and just beyond that
- a little less accessible and therefore much less crowded -
are Plage de lEscalet and Plage de la Briande. If you go a
little farther south, youll find a wonderful beach -
Gigaro, and the town of La Croix Valmer.
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easy to enjoy soaking up the sun every day, if thats your
pleasure. If you prefer something a little more strenuous
than lying on the beach, St. Tropez offers something for
everyone in way of activities. You can find: Hiking,
Biking, Golf, Tennis, Racquetball, Fitness Center, Miniature
Golf, Amusement Parks, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Shopping,
Restaurants (from the very expensive to the inexpensive),
Cinemas, Swimming, Snorkeling/Scuba Diving, Boating,
Sailing, Water-skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing,
and Jet skiing.
When youre finished soaking up the sun, you can move
indoors, and soak up a little culture instead. There are
plenty of wonderful museums, art galleries and other events
scheduled throughout the year.