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Saint Tropez, sizzling jet set favorite
A perfect beach, sun glowing, happy people and breathtaking views, what else could you possibly wish for a perfect getaway, enjoying the last glimpse of summer, St Tropez is one of the most popular beaches in Southern France and Europe. It became popular after Brigitte Bardot was filmed in here in And God Created Woman (Et Dieu Crea la Femme) back in 1954. After the movie was out with beautiful blonde sun kissed in the resort, every famous person would head to this previously small fishing village.
For such a small place, the reputation is enormes, nowadays it has become a luxury trip to St Tropez, it remains as fashionable as ever, celebrities still head in there, to buy villas, park their porsche, ferrari and boats, the downtown is still a delightful adventure, with medieval streets, boutiques, patisseries and traditional pastel-painted fishermen's cottages...You will find out about the both sides, the rich life and the very normal daily life. St Tropez will offer countless markets, bars, restaurants and also a very expensive and chic aperitifs and yacht watch, from Côte d'Azur to more simple Place des Lices...you wont be bored.
It has more than 40 beaches, so plenty to chose from, some of them will be extremely busy, while others remain quiet and pleasant, the sandy Pampelonne Beach that is quite enormous and will promise enough space for everyone. St Tropez has a secret, it lives a double life, it's actually two totally different town, one is the seasonal St Tropez, madness during the summer, exciting and lively vibe, with overbooked hotels, ridiculously expensive bars and packed beaches. Winter St Tropez is a place where to be looking for a beauty and tranquillity, ice rink will entertain you, surrounded by twinkling fairy lights.
Prepare yourself to see the life of rich, incredibly expensive meals and beaches, where beautiful people harbor their yachts at the Vieux Port, where yachts like spaceships jostle for millionaires... ever since the movie Et Dieu Crea la Femme was out, Tropeziens have thrived on their sexy image, and to be honest, it works just fine.