Official Language:
French
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Currency:
EUR
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Population:
Approximately 5,800 call St. Tropez home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for St Tropez (Cote d'Azur): Mediterranean climate exists on the The Riviera/Provence area usually enjoys around 300 sunny days per year, the hottest months being June, July & August. Not to be missed for the sheer extravagant show of wealth but probably best visited in spring and autumn to avoid the crowds and the most excessive prices. During September, October & November the weather gets milder, but still remains very pleasant, and winter starts around December through to February although temperatures only get down to about 45°F/7°C. March and April sees spring arrive (very pleasant) and May sees the beginning of summer. Local skiing is best between December & March, nearest slopes are about 1-hour drive from the coast.
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Cruise passengers will discover that the picturesque St. Tropez has played a large part in the whole French Riviera.Visitors will find that this is the people-watchers' paradise. St. Tropez got its fame from the Brigitte Bardot film "And God Created Woman" in 1956.
St. Tropez is located at the end of its own peninsula and is therefore, somewhat isolated from the rest of the Côte d'Azur.
Its highlight is the old town, or Vieux Port. Here, narrow streets are packed between Quay Jean Jaurès, Place des Lices and what's left of the 16th-century citadel. Luxurious yachts fill this harbor. The waterfront is lined with pastel-colored houses presenting the classic St-Tropez experience: sidewalk cafés with martini sippers, small boutiques with the latest fashions and painters with their easels.
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Cruise passengers should be sure to visit the 16th-century citadel and view the paintings in the Musée de l'Annonciade. See the impressive collection of works by Signac, Bonnard, Rouault, Matisse and Dufy.
Visit the surrounding countryside which features Provençal villages and châteaux. Sample the wines of the region. St-Tropez has it all and never fails to deliver an entertaining and endless spectacle.
You will find the bronze statue de Suffren, near the junction of quai Suffren and quai Jean-Jaurès. It pays tribute to Vice-Admiral Pierre André de Suffren, a hometown boy who became one of the greatest sailors of 18th-century France. Visit the Château Suffren, located at the top end of quai Jean-Jaurès. It is now home to occasional art exhibits, and was built in 980 by Comte Guillame I of Provence.
Visit the Musée de I'Annonciade (Musée St-Tropez) near the harbor. This museum is a legacy from the artists who loved St-Tropez. It was opened in 1955, and it is one of the finest modern art collections on the Riviera. Here you will find the collection of such works as Van Dongen's yellow-faced Women of the Balustrade and paintings and sculpture by Bonnard, Matisse, Braque, Dufy, Utrillo, Seurat, Derain, and Maillol.
You will find the hottest Riviera beaches at St-Tropez. The beaches best suited for families are those closest to the center, including Plage de la Bouillabaisse and Plage des Graniers. There are also the 6-mile sandy crescents at Plage des Salins and Plage de Pampellone, beginning some 2 miles from the town center. Plage de Tahiti occupies the north end of the 3 1/2-mile-long Pampellone.
Other activities: Water sports, tennis, squash, golf, horseback riding, hiking along the coast, night clubs.
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