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Saint-Tropez is a popular seaside resort in the south of France, at the very mention of which the imagination begins to paint pictures of a beautiful harbor full of expensive yachts. I chose the Cote d'Azur with its pleasant climate and warm, gentle sea for my daughter and I's vacation.
How to get to Saint-Tropez?
The plane arrived at the Cote d'Azur international airport. It is located just seven kilometers from Nice, and is very convenient for those who decide to go to St. Tropez.
- There are several regular bus routes from the airport to Nice, so there will be no difficulties in getting to the city. There are three ways to get from Nice to St. Tropez: By rented car
- The route passes through Antibes, Cannes, San Rafael and Saint Maxime. The second way is train plus bus
- . For those who do not have a driver's license or are afraid to drive independently in an unfamiliar country. From Nice we go by train to San Rafael, where we look for a small bus station and VarLib buses near the railway station. It takes 1.5-2 hours if there are no traffic jams. The third is the most interesting and exciting. This is what we chose. Speedboat that runs throughout the summer from Nice to St. Tropez
. It turns out to be a real, albeit not long, sea voyage.
Having reached St. Tropez, we went to the hotel, the room of which had been booked in advance. If you are planning a vacation with children, then you should choose the appropriate hotel. Preferably close to the beach or city center so that you can quickly get to the desired location.
With a child, you should definitely visit the Butterfly House; it has the largest collection in Europe.
Lots of children's activities in the Aqualand park in Saint-Maxime.
Just 10 minutes on the ferry, and the child will be happy, and the parents will be able to relax a little.
Sights of Saint-Tropez
In addition to its beautiful beaches, Saint-Tropez is famous for its attractions and interesting history. The picturesque port town gained a reputation as a star resort thanks to the cinema of the 20th century.
The most famous places that you should definitely visit when traveling to St. Tropez:
- Suffren Castle– one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is located on the Place de la Hôtel de Ville. It was built at the end of the 10th century. Now there is an antiques store here.
- Fortress of Saint-Tropez — towers over the city as the guardian of the bay. Behind the fortress lies a magnificent garden. And from its walls there is an amazing panorama of the city and the sea. Now the fortress houses a naval museum.
- Museum of the Annunciation - a real temple of art. The seemingly small building is filled with works of brilliant avant-garde artists. The collection of paintings that the museum presents speaks of Saint-Tropez as a cultural center.
- Port Grimaud- a wonderful place located a few kilometers from St. Tropez. It was created in the 60s of the 20th century according to the design of the architect Francois Spori in the likeness of Venice.
Don't forget about the numerous restaurants and cafes. For those who are partial to the national Provençal cuisine, St. Tropez is a real find. Even the most demanding gourmet will be able to satisfy their needs.
For shopping lovers, boutiques of world famous brands will open their doors.
You can enjoy nature and clean air by walking around the Saint-Tropez Peninsula, surrounded by graceful pine trees and sandy beaches.
The city has Luna Park, a real children's paradise. The entrance is free. There are no age restrictions. Opens in early April and runs until mid-September. There are 22 attractions here.
Beaches of Saint-Tropez
The beaches of the Cote d'Azur are the treasure of France. The wonderful Mediterranean climate gives it long, hot summers and mild winters. As many as 300 sunny days a year, the beach season from May 1 to the end of October - all this makes St. Tropez very attractive to tourists.
City beach of Saint-Tropez
In St. Tropez you can not just lie on the sand, but also become familiar with the monuments of world culture. Along the entire coast of the Côte d'Azur there are private beaches, well equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas and wild ones, secluded in the far corner of the Côte d'Azur. A promenade along the city embankment with a visit to countless shops, sea sports such as diving are excellent pastime options.
One of the most famous beaches near St. Tropez is Pamplona. It extends for 5 kilometers.
The beach is very popular among celebrities. It is dotted with bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues. For families with children, it is better to go to the most accessible beach of Les Graniers.
A strip of coastal boulevard runs along the entire Canebie Bay. Walking along it you can reach the beaches of Cap-Saint-Pierre, Bon-Terrace, Cap-Saint-Tropez and Les Salins.
The high season in St. Tropez opens in May. At this time, a lot of tourists flock to the city. The water is still cold no more than +16+18 degrees. But it’s nice to just lie on the well-groomed sand. This alone will bring considerable pleasure.
But in mid-June the real swimming period begins. The Mediterranean Sea has already warmed up to +21+22 degrees. This is the time that is most suitable for relaxing with children. The water off the coast has become warm and comfortable for babies and older children. The average temperature is about 25 degrees. The onset of twilight does not bring with it cold, but gives a pleasant coolness.
Traveling to St. Tropez is truly a miracle. This is one of the most beautiful places in France. It's beautiful and romantic here. An abundance of entertainment for adults and children, numerous architectural monuments, magnificent nature - all this is definitely worth seeing.
Excursions to picturesque Provençal villages are organized from St. Tropez. It's nice to stroll along the intricate streets, look into local shops, and relax your soul. A trip to St. Tropez will turn into a vivid memory and you will want to return to this city again.
Travel to Saint-Tropez - VIDEO
In Saint-Tropez, the past - churches, peacefully coexist with the present - clubs, hotels and restaurants. This city is also connected to the sea, so there are many beaches. Everyone in St. Tropez will find something to suit their taste.
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Sea
The sea in St. Tropez is at least no worse than, and in some respects even better.
The water temperature and swimming season here are just as long: May-September, and in some seasons you can swim until the end of October.
The coastline here is quite rugged and therefore diverse in terms of landscapes for about 15 kilometers from Port Grimaud to Ramatuelle. This creates a picturesque change of sea views (from bays to the open sea) and the opportunity to choose a place on the shore that best suits your wishes.
Beaches
A detailed article will be published about the beaches of St. Tropez, and therefore I will allow myself only a few sensible comments.
The beaches in the city itself and at the entrance to it are not very clean, but at the same time they are gentle and are well suited for families with children.
For small groups and lovers of romance or solitude for swimming, the coastal strip on the cape is suitable when walking out of the city in the direction of the beaches of Pamplona. There you can find quiet places on the rocky shore, hidden from the curious, ubiquitous tourists.
For young people, lovers of sports entertainment and parties, the best beaches are those located in the commune of Ramatuelle and called “Pamplona beaches”. There, the total length of the coastline is more than 7 kilometers, and you can settle down for every taste - simply on a towel on the municipal beach, or with pomp and champagne on a paid one.
Atmosphere of celebration and fun
The atmosphere of a holiday, summer carefree idleness and idleness, luxury and chic, exclusivity and carefreeness in Saint-Tropez is felt already upon entering the city. And it seems that even the air of St. Tropez is permeated with fun everywhere.
Wherever you go and whatever you do, it attracts, beckons, makes you forget about everything and stay in St. Tropez as long as possible. And numerous bars, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, beaches and parties in villas help maintain such an atmosphere.
Try the tarte tropezien
This famous dish throughout France was invented and presented in Saint-Tropez in the early fifties of the last century by Polish pastry chef Alexander Mika.
It consists of a large airy bun, sprinkled with coarse sugar and filled with cream, which in turn consists of three other types of pastry creams. This dessert was so loved by the team of director Roger Vadim, who shot his films here in the fifties, that thanks to them he became famous throughout France. And the best tarte tropezien is prepared, naturally, in the bakery of the same name!
Visit the famous port
The port is at the same time the center of restaurant and terrace life, the final destination of shopping routes, a place of pleasant bliss and relaxation, as well as a vanity fair and a yacht exhibition.
Here you can admire the expensive luxury yachts from an arm's length distance, and even climb onto some of them to take photographs (with due courtesy to the crew). Tens of thousands of tourists visit the port of St. Tropez every year to admire the fashionable masterpieces of shipbuilding art up close.
Shopping
Many people come to shopping in Saint-Tropez, because here per unit area in the center of the town, bounded by the port - Vasro Boulevard, there are a lot of boutiques of the highest brands and the same number of costume jewelry, jewelry stores and other shops. There are also bars and restaurants for a light break and lunch.
At the same time, pay attention to typical Tropezien sandals - you won’t buy these anywhere else. But T-shirts, polos and other paraphernalia with the inscription “Saint Tropez” are already kitsch and have not been in fashion for a long time, so we warn you against buying them so as not to be confused with Romanian tourists.
Play petanque at Place de Lys
On Sundays this square turns into a huge market in the morning, but in the afternoons and on weekdays it is the kingdom and temple of petanque. A lot of locals gather here to play this typically Provençal game, and if you are also an adept of this game, then no one will stop you from joining them. (More about the favorite games of the French -)
If you get tired, along the perimeter of the square you will see many cafes and bars where you can invigorate yourself with pastis, or, on the contrary, relax with rose.
Look at the elite and the stars
Seeing how the world's elite, stars from all continents, billionaires and others like them, are relaxing is a common thing in St. Tropez.
Here you can easily sit in the same restaurant at the next table with world-famous politicians, find yourself at the same party with Hollywood celebrities, or bump into media personalities at the entrance to a boutique.
The main concentration of the elite in the evenings is the port. Here you need to sit at a table with a cocktail or rose wine on one of the terraces and admire the people passing by. Believe me, this activity will not get boring, because you will not find so many beautiful, fashionable and rich personalities gathered in one place anywhere else in the world (except for the Oscars, of course).
Attend the fishermen's festival
Yes, yes, despite all the luxury and splendor, just 60-70 years ago St. Tropez was a provincial fishing village. And even now, hereditary fishermen here go out to sea every morning and return to sell their catch not only in expensive hotels and restaurants, but also in the local market, in the old fashioned way, from stalls.
And every year there is a fishing festival organized by the city hall with beautiful processions in traditional costumes with torches, fires and bonfires, round dances in the port and fireworks. The holiday takes place in two stages – June 29 and July 6. I highly recommend you visit it to experience the real life of this old fishing port.
See the famous Gendarmerie
Yes, this building has still been preserved despite the fact that it has already become quite dilapidated and has not been used for its intended purpose for a long time. At one time it was proposed to be demolished several times, but thanks to the tenacity of the mayor of St. Tropez, it survived and is one of the most photographed objects in the city.
The Gendarmerie is located on Rue Generale Leclerc - directly opposite the Monoprix supermarket.
In addition to this building, tourists are reminded of the glory of this city as the gendarmerie seaside capital of France by an actor dressed up in the uniform of gendarmes of the 50s of the last century, who periodically gives his performances on the central streets of the city, and most often in the area of Place de Lys. He entertains the public by “regulating” traffic and encouraging billionaires in convertibles stuck in traffic jams, in the style of “What are you doing here, pass quickly” and “Come in large numbers, St. Tropez is not made of rubber!”
The pastel-colored houses overlook the picturesque embankment, along which luxury yachts are lined up. And above the old town rises an ancient fortress - the Citadel of Saint-Tropez, where the Maritime Museum is now located. Respectable rich people stroll along the neat embankment, and the whole town gives the impression of being very well-groomed and neat.
Saint-Tropez is a favorite destination of celebrities from all over the world. The popularity of the city began with Paul Signac at the end of the 19th century, and in the 40s and 50s of the 20th century the city in the summer turned into an extension of the left bank: Juliette Greco, Boris Vian, Sartre and Picasso - who was not here? ! The resort became especially famous thanks to the sex symbol Brigitte Bardot after the film “And God Created Woman.”
About 5 km south of the city is the best - Pampelonne- a long spit of snow-white sand and amazingly colored sea. There are quite spacious areas of free beaches, although you will have to get to them by car and pay for parking (about 6 €).
Brigitte Bardot and Sacha Distel in Saint Tropez
Weather in Saint-Tropez:
Getting to Saint-Tropez:
Saint-Tropez is not very conveniently located, away from the main train and bus routes. It does not have its own railway station; the nearest train station is located in the neighboring resort, from where 7601 runs to Saint-Tropez (ticket 3 €, about 1:15 - 1:45 on the way). So you will have to make transfers to get here.
Beaches in Saint-Tropez:
Saint-Tropez is a resort town where the peak tourist season is in July and August, the best swimming season. The city boasts one of the best beaches - the Pamplona sand spit stretches for almost 5 km. It is divided into several separate beaches, including nudist and club beaches. Plage de Pampelonne located approximately 9 km from the city center. Closer to the city there are several small beaches made of sand and with pebbles; they are not so beautiful, but you can get to them on foot. There is also a rocky coastline with tiny coves and quiet, sheltered beaches.
Pampelonne Beach- the longest, most famous and most popular of and. This is a long spit of light sand and a beautiful, amazingly azure sea. There are restaurants on it with their own private beaches, but there are also plenty of free areas.
The spit is divided into separate beaches, for example Tahiti Beach - located on the northern side of the spit. There is a nudist beach next to the Kon-Tiki restaurant (to the north of it).
You can also get to Pamplona beach from Saint-Tropez by bus (7705, takes 10-15 minutes from the bus station - Gare Routier, 3 flights on weekdays and 6 flights on weekends, ticket 3 €), but it will take at least a kilometer from the stop walk towards the sea. So a car is the best choice. There are parking lots near the beach (about 6€). A taxi in this direction will cost about 20 - 30 €. Or you can stay at a camping resort, such as KonTiki Village, where parking is included in the price of the house, and you can walk to the beach along palm tree alleys.
Photos of Pamplona beach:
Festivals in Saint-Tropez:
Les Bravades de Saint-Tropez
Les Bravades de Saint-Tropez is an annual celebration in mid-May dedicated to the Apostle Trophimus and the city's military achievements. This is one of the oldest festivals in Provence, which has been held for over 450 years, since the inhabitants of the city received special permission to form a military garrison to protect themselves from attacks by Berber pirates. During this 3-day celebration, groups of locals dressed in medieval military uniforms fire muskets, march to the sound of drums and hold processions with a bust of St. Trophima. Many people wear traditional Provençal costumes.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Every year at the end of September a regatta is held in the local bay. These days, many yachts, some up to 50 m long, gather in the port.
Saint Tropez Map:
Saint-Tropez in painting:
The city played a significant role in the history of modernist art. Paul Signac, who discovered this sun-drenched place, inspired other artists - Matisse, Pierre Bonnard and Albert Marquet - to come to Saint-Tropez. Two artistic styles were born here - pointillism (painting with dots) and fauvism. The city also attracted many artists of the next generation - Bernard Buffet, David Hockney, Massimo Campiglia and Donald Sultan, who lived and worked here.
In the vicinity of Saint-Tropez:
Just 30 minutes by car from glamorous Saint-Tropez, you will find yourself in the mountainous, untouched by crowds of Var department. From the rugged beauty of Upper Var to the beauty of the beach resorts with their casinos and lush nature. But the Provençal motto “give time time” unites such diverse areas into a single region.
Adorable, charming, delightful! It is precisely these epithets that one would like to use when it comes to a small resort town in the south of France - Saint-Tropez. It’s a pleasure to talk about this delight for vacationers and filmmakers, so we won’t linger too long on the introduction, but go straight to a detailed description of the wonderful place.
Location of the famous resort
Mediterranean Sea, 43°16′00″ north latitude and 6°37′99″ east longitude - these are the dry geographical data about the location of the famous resort. Finding Saint-Tropez on a map of France is not very easy. This tiny fashionable town is lost in the middle of a huge town and is located next to such mega-popular holiday centers as Nice and Cannes.
From Cannes to Saint-Tropez is only 41 km, and the distance to Nice is much greater - 90 km. Another name on the map that San-Tropes will help you find with your eyes is Port Grimaud - a small charming village built right on the water and nicknamed the Venice of Provence for this reason.
History of Saint-Tropez
This is a city with a long history. Saint-Tropez owes its name to the Holy Great Martyr Torpis, who during the persecution of Christians in the 1st century was beheaded by order of the dictator Nero. And although the execution took place in the Pisa area, the boat with the body of St. Thorpis washed ashore in the very place where a modern fashionable resort was subsequently formed.
At the end of the 15th century. The owners of San-Tropes were the Grimaud family. There is one date in the history of the town that is annually celebrated with a solemn parade: in 1637, the residents of Saint-Tropez repelled an attack by a Spanish flotilla consisting of 22 galleons.
Previously, San-Tropes was, rather, not a city, but an ordinary fishing settlement, which did not stand out in any way among the numerous other coastal villages of Provence. The artist was the first to discover the beauty of this place, settling here in the 20s of the last century. Since then, famous representatives of the artistic bohemia have frequented it.
Saint-Tropez attractions
The city offers its guests an extensive and interesting cultural program. There is a lot to see in this place. For example, all tourists strive to visit the unique butterfly museum, which displays more than 4,500 specimens of these beautiful insects, including very rare and endangered species. Maison des Papillons is open to the public from April to October.
For people who know a lot about art, there is an opportunity to get to the Musée de l "Annonciade, where there is a wonderful exhibition of works by artists inspired to create by the beauty of these places. After all, it is known that many famous and talented painters loved to live and create in Saint-Tropez. The attractions don't stop at butterflies and artistic landscapes.
Curious travelers can visit the Old Port, which is the calling card of the town. This is a very busy place with many expensive yachts moored. There are large and small chic cafes and shops around, and a motley, elegant crowd strolls around. Directly above the port is the ancient Suffren Castle. Its construction began back in 980. And next to the castle there is a large open square where the historical museum is located.
Glorious cinematic past
As already mentioned, Saint-Tropez was once not so popular and famous. But in 1956, the legendary film director Roger Vadim shot there the film “And God Created Woman” with the inimitable leading role. Since then, fame has fallen on the town, and it has become a real cinematic Mecca.
In the 60s of the last century, a whole series of magnificent
French comedies about gendarmes, in which one of the best comedians of all time played - And in 1968, the film “The Swimming Pool” was released on world screens, starring Alain Delon, the action of this detective story also takes place in Saint-Tropez. France can be proud of such a cultural heritage.
All the mentioned film masterpieces literally glorified this place. The town was chosen by wealthy travelers and yachtsmen. Now this is one of the most prestigious and expensive resort places in the world, and many dream of seeing at least one glimpse of Saint-Tropez. By the way, you can take a photo for memory near the old building where the famous gendarmerie from old films was located.
San-Tropes: beaches, shopping and entertainment
Of course, this seaside resort town has beautiful beaches. Moreover, there are both luxurious sandy “wild” ones and private ones, specially equipped for yachting, windsurfing, water skiing and other sports entertainment. Les Graniers can be considered the most accessible beach; it is located at the foot of the fortress next to the port.
The Bay of Canebié is dotted with small, crowded holiday destinations: Bon-Terrace, Cap-Saint-Pierre, Les Salins, Cap-Saint-Tropez and Tahiti-Plage. A few kilometers from the city center is the famous five-kilometer Pampelonne beach - a place where it is customary to sunbathe and swim topless.
Busy life does not subside during the summer season in Saint-Tropez, even at night. Numerous restaurants, cafes, music bars, nightclubs and discos are open for vacationers. The beach restaurant “Club 55” is very popular among tourists, where everything has been preserved almost in the same condition as during the filming of the film with Brigitte Bardot. Papagayo Club is a favorite among discerning cocktail tasters. At Apero & Music Live Port there is always music and world-famous celebrities performing.
Saint-Tropez also has an excellent amusement park with the most modern attractions. Three days a week there is a market in the main city square where you can buy the freshest seafood, homemade sausages, cheeses, wines and much more. Well, for shopping lovers, this resort town has such a huge number of shops and boutiques that buyers will certainly be satisfied.
Note for travelers
Many experienced travelers advise visiting Saint-Tropez not in the summer, but in the spring or autumn during the velvet season. At this time there are fewer people, less traffic jams and a cleaner sea.
The resort can be reached by car or bus from Nice Airport, which is 100 km from San-Tropes. Taking into account traffic jams in the summer season, the journey can take from 2 to 3 hours. It is convenient to get to Saint-Tropez by bus from San Raphael, Cannes, Toulon or Nice.
Saint-Tropez is one of the most popular modern seaside resorts in Europe, the pearl of the entire south of France. The city is located 76 kilometers from and is a favorite vacation spot among celebrities all over the world. The popularity of this small settlement, whose population is about 6,000 people, came at the end of the 19th century, when local landscapes captivated the talented artist Paul Signac, and became the main theme in his canvases. In this city, he invented a completely new technique of drawing with dots - pointillism. Later, in search of inspiration, his colleagues began to flock here: Chris van Dongen, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse. The magnificent works of these modernists served as an excellent advertisement for the entire European aristocracy, which moved here from Cannes.
The tiny picturesque bay became even more famous in the middle of the 20th century thanks to the film “And God Created Woman,” filmed here, in which the inimitable Brigitte Bardot played the main role. The main worldwide popularity came to the resort after the release of the first comedy films with Louis de Funes about a gendarme from Saint-Tropez. The city became recognizable and tourists from all over the world flocked here. Today, the main focus of the settlement is tourism, so the tourism infrastructure here is well-functioning and offers luxurious holidays and impeccable service.
- Area: 11 km²;
- Time zone: UTC+1, summer UTC+2;
- Population: 4,500.
Climatic features
The resort is located in a mild Mediterranean climate, with fairly warm winters and cool summers. Average temperatures in January are +10⁰C, and in July the thermometer rises to +25⁰C. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs from December to February. In autumn and spring the weather is pleasantly warm. As a rule, water in the coastal zone warms up to air temperature. 
Transport accessibility
The city has its own airport, serving only charter flights. The nearest international air port is in Nice, 100 kilometers from Saint-Tropez. You can get to the resort by rented car, by train - go to San Rafael, and then transfer to a bus going to Saint-Tropez, or by speed boat that runs regularly during the summer season. There is no railway connection to the resort. There is no public transport in the city itself.
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Historical reference
Archaeologists date the first settlements in this area to the 2nd century BC. Scientists' findings indicate that there was a Greek colony in this area. From the 1st to the 10th centuries AD, the settlement was subjected to repeated destruction by the Arabs who settled in this part of Europe. From the middle of the 11th century, power over the city passed to the monks from Saint-Victor, who restored it and returned it to full life. However, the internecine wars of the princes of Provence devastated the city until the 15th century. By the beginning of the 16th century, the Genoese architect Pornazo de Garezzo erected powerful fortress walls that surrounded and protected Saint-Tropez on all sides. Since that time, the settlement received the status of an independent republic and began to establish trade relations with Africa and the countries of East Asia. Until the 19th century, the city was inhabited by merchants, fishermen and shipowners. After the “discovery” of Saint-Tropez by artists and aristocrats, luxurious mansions, villas, hotels, brand stores and many entertainment venues began to appear here. 
Beaches
First of all, Saint-Tropez is, although small, a famous resort on the Mediterranean coast, and its main attraction is its luxurious beaches with well-developed infrastructure. The largest beach in the city is Pompelonne, which has 6 kilometers of sandy shore, with dozens of small, well-equipped private beaches. For a complete, quality holiday, guests are offered water sports: windsurfing, yachting and water skiing. For those who have poor command of a boat or sailboat, experienced instructors will always help. In addition, on the coast there is a huge number of all kinds of restaurants, bars and fashionable clubs that organize night parties in the open air. However, along with these popular and glamorous holiday destinations, Saint-Tropez also has secluded coves with wild beaches, where you can hide away from prying eyes and fully enjoy the warm sea, soft golden sand and luxurious surrounding nature.
All city beaches have rescue and medical stations, parking lots, showers, toilets, changing cabins, umbrellas and mats or sun loungers. The official opening of the beaches takes place annually on June 15, and closing on September 15. 
What to see
In addition to an excellent beach holiday, the city offers several interesting historical monuments and museums. The art museum houses a rich collection of paintings painted in the 20th century by contemporary avant-garde artists.
In an ancient fortress of the 16th century, well preserved to this day, there is a Maritime Museum, which presents in detail the history of the city. The exhibits here include ship models, rich collections of weapons and amphoras, and paintings by marine painters. From the top of the fortress, located on a hill, there are beautiful views not only of the whole of Saint-Tropez, but also of the majestic snow-white peaks of the Alps. 
The visiting card of the city is the Old Port. Almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, today it has been restored and appears before guests and residents of the city in all its glory. This picturesque tourist site is surrounded by chic cafes and expensive yachts near the marina. And of course, as in any seaside resort, in Saint-Tropez you cannot ignore the embankment, which offers stunning views of the endless sea and where you can easily take a photo of some vacationing celebrity. 
One of the largest collections of butterflies in all of Europe is located in this city of the Cote d'Azur. The unique museum “House of Butterflies” has about 20,000 various exhibits of these flying insects. A collection of 4,500 butterflies, assembled by the museum's founder, Dani Larting, son of the famous photographer Jacques Henry Larting, still adorns the hall's stands to this day. Many insects, including the rarest species, Lepidoptera, classified as endangered, flutter in specially equipped greenhouses. The museum is located in a large mansion that once belonged to Madeleine “Bibi”, the first wife of Jacques Henry Larting. The museum also has a huge ant colony, tirelessly building anthills, and a large family of tarantula spiders living in a separate terrarium. The bravest visitors can establish contact with insects - hold them in their hands and stroke them. The halls of South America, Africa and Oceania are especially beautiful and exotic. A visit to the museum will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. The Butterfly House opens its doors to visitors from April to October. 
In the summer, the city has a wonderful amusement park with many attractions that delight children, and three times a week a large market opens on the main square of Saint-Tropez, walking through which you can find almost everything: from homemade sausages, cheeses and seafood, to souvenirs and the most beautiful bouquets of flowers.
And of course, Saint-Tropez is a paradise for shopping lovers, who will definitely not be indifferent to the presence of large malls, brand stores and boutiques offering the latest fashionable designer clothes for sale. The selection of luxurious and elegant outfits presented in the shopping centers of Saint-Tropez amazes even sophisticated shopaholics. Every year, on the last Sunday of October, a massive sale begins in the city and you can buy a high-quality branded item for less than half the price. 
If you are bored with beaches and a relaxing holiday, then you can go to explore interesting places located in the vicinity of the city. The small town of Cogolen is a popular center for handicrafts. Here you can clearly see the simple life of ordinary people living in the south of France, appreciate their talents and skills, and also purchase original handmade products.
Another popular tourist spot a few kilometers from the resort is Port Grimaud, which is a large marina in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, accommodating more than a thousand yachts. Many compare the port with Venice - numerous bridges, canals, motor yachts and villas remind of this romantic city. This coincidence is not at all accidental - Grimaud was built in the 60s of the 20th century by the architect Francois Spory, according to whose designs the port should resemble Venice in miniature. Anyone can organize a boat trip accompanied by experienced guides and sailors. 
Saint-Maxime is a small resort located next to Saint-Tropez. Less glamorous and pretentious, it is also famous for its luxurious sandy beaches and magnificent incendiary parties and discos. The city is famous for the Museum of Photography and Mechanical Music, which displays an excellent collection of ancient musical mechanisms. There is also an amusement park for children and adults called Aqualand.
Saint-Tropez regularly hosts various festivals, holidays and carnivals, celebrated with great scope and pomp. In general, every day in this city is a real holiday, like a fairy tale. A holiday in Saint-Tropez will leave a lot of positive emotions and vivid impressions in your memory for a long time.
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