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Longest, most famous and most popular beach in Saint-Tropez
Pampelonne Beach is the beach most people associate with Saint-Tropez. This is where you will find the A-listers, the famous beach clubs, and the super yachts resting in the bay.
The busiest and longest beach in Saint-Tropez, set in a beautiful sheltered bay. It stretches over 5km in length, with white sands and sparkling turquoise seas. The beach is spilt between public areas where you can lay down your towel and belongings, to a range of beach clubs where you can hire sun loungers and parasols, and dine with some extravagance.
In reality this beach belongs to the closest village of Ramatuelle rather than to Saint-Tropez itself, which is around 6km away. During the summer months of July and August, the beach can become busy and crowded. Your beach towel may overlap that of your neighbour's but if you are prepared to walk, you should be able to find a more spacious plot.
If you prefer your beach time to be a bit more tranquil then consider visiting in low season, towards the end of September when the sun is still warming every inch of body and soul, when the beach chairs are half occupied, and you can enjoy this long white sandy beach at its best.
Facilities are excellent, with public toilets, showers and three first aid stations with life guards on duty from mid-June to mid-September.
A bus service runs from central Saint-Tropez (St-Tropez to Ramatuelle), it takes 15 minutes. Parking (for a fee) is available in one of the six access points.
This is where you will find some of the south of France's most infamous beach clubs. The celebrity haunts of Club 55 and Nikki Beach are popular with locals, tourists and the A-listers. You can hire a sun lounger and parasol on the beach, or dine in the restaurant, there is no pressure to do both. Some of the beach clubs are set back from the beach and have a pool for guests to enjoy, although the sea is never far away.
Remember to book your sun lounger in advance during July and August. The more famous the club, the more expensive the sun lounger hire. Lunch and dinner reservations are also recommended during the summer period.
The most famous beach club on Pampelonne Beach. It was used in a scene of the famous Bridgette Bardot film ‘And then God Created Woman’, and it has been wildly popular with the jet set ever since. Despite its rustic simplicity, it's deliciously expensive, but the food isn’t all that compared to what you can get elsewhere, but none of the A-listers who come here seem to really care. It's a real experience and one you should give some serious thought to.
Along this stretch there’s also Moorea Beach Club, which offers a more relaxed vibe, while Le Jumeaux has a kid’s playground and is open year-round.
Thai food and massages are on offer at La Cabane Bambou, while the Aqua Club offers good food in a laid back atmosphere often missing in glammed-up Saint Tropez.
For those who want to be part of the glamour and glitz of life on the Côte d’Azur. It’s achingly stylish, with the requisite plush daybeds and pool, but it also loves a party, with big-name DJ’s spinning chilled day beats and dance music throughout the summer months.
All in all, there are a great many beach clubs to choose from. At least for now. A French law that prohibits commercial buildings on public beaches threatens the future of these glamorous French institutions. Many clubs along the Riviera are being served demolition notices for when their leases run out, and nobody really knows what the future holds. So find that deckchair, order your magnum of rosé and lie back, for the experience is set to get more rare, and inevitably more expensive, in the future.
The sea and surf are more than inviting, and the lure of tripping over the outstretched feet a famous person is irresistible. There are lifeguards on duty all along this long stretch of sand. During the busy summer months the water can become rather crowded as yachts moor off the coast and ferry in their guests to the prestigious beach clubs for lunch.
This beautiful long stretch of sand, is meticulously cleaned in the high season by the plagistes, those who work for the beach bars.
There are watersports aplenty to enjoy on Pampelonne. Jet skiing, windsurfing, paddle boarding are all available at kiosks dotted all the way along the beach.
This outstanding villa for rent, nestled in Ramatuelle, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and vineyards. Tucked away in the heart of a lush landscape on a spacious 2-hectare estate, Villa Coeur des Vignes can accommodate up to 12 people and successfully achieves the perfect blend of authentic Provencal charm and modern elegance.
The Villa Tropez, a 5-star rated property, spans an area of 775 m² and is situated on a 13,000 m² estate in Saint-Tropez.
Looking for the perfect Côte d’Azur getaway? We’ve got just what you’re looking for! Discover their exceptional, newly renovated villa, offering an unforgettable holiday experience in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Rental of a contemporary villa with swimming pool in Ramatuelle - Villa Mona
The Villa Serena is a property accessible to people with reduced mobility and is composed of 6 air-conditioned rooms with a panoramic view on the sea and the bay of Saint-Tropez.
Villa for rent for 8 people, just minutes away from Gigaro beaches
This five star hotel reveals itself as a heaven of peace, nestled between the city centre of Saint Tropez and the bay of Pampelonne.
Villa Marie Saint-Tropez reinvents the charm of Riviera style with its elegant suites, a restaurant of southern cuisine and a welcoming seafood bar.
Enjoy a holiday in one of the most enchanting places on the French Riviera. This resort is perfect for tourists who want to experience a Provence tour or simply enjoy relaxation and comfort in a tranquil and peaceful environment.
Enjoy the ultimate elegance of typical Tropezienne residence in the heart of heavenly and exotic 2 acre park, where each guest is welcome and considered as a host.
This hotel recreates the luxury of a 20th-century villa with sparse design and romantic minimalism.
See the Gulf of Saint Tropez as you have never seen it before. Located at the entrance of Saint Tropez and nearby the famous Pampelonne bay, the magnificent charming Bastide d'Antoine offers 16 rooms of which 12 have splendid sea views.
Cap Marat diving centre is located under the Cape Camarat lighthouse and 100 metres from the famous Pampelonne beach.
Open from April to November, Tiki Pep's is located on the small Escalet port within the Kon Tiki beach club.
Excellent diving centre located in Saint Tropez offers diving in one of the most fascinating and diverse areas of Europe.
Sun Force is located on the famous Pampelonne beach. Its owner, Pierre Tourneq, has been running this business for over 30 years, surrounded by a fully qualified team.
After their success in the United States, Brazil and St Barth, the owners of Le Bagatelle transferred the concept on the famous Pampelonne beach.
This beach restaurant is a unique place of simplicity and authenticity which will provide you a relaxing break.
This restaurant of the Tahiti Beach Hotel offers a private beach club and service that will satisfy the most demanding customers.
This beach restaurant welcomes you with simplicity and kindness for quiet, relaxation and sunbathing.
This little restaurant overlooking the local vineyards, with no indoor dining facilities offers a fresh and delicious food and good wines.
CAP21 is known for its friendly vibe and has a long line of loyal clientele who return regularly to this quiet getaway.
Located in the heart of the Bay of Pampelonne on the beach is one of the most mythical and legendary locations in the world, made popular by an international clientèle, Stefano Forever has now become an essential St Tropez rendez-vous.
Perhaps the most famous of all St Tropez beach clubs is Nikki beach. Renowned for hosting the likes of Paris Hilton, it is definitely the hip and trendy place to party on Pampelonne beach. There are famous DJs and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.
Covered by a dense forest of pine and oak trees clinging to the rough granite rocks sculpted by the elements, the tip of the cap supports one of the tallest lighthouses in France relative to sea level (129.8m).
La Chapelle Sainte-Anne was built in 1618 to thank God for sparing Saint-Tropez from the plague. Located on the hill of Mont Pécoulet, this simple building boasts a traditional Provençal style and is surrounded by cypress and pine trees.
Le Chateau de la Moutte is a 19th century manor house nestled in a palm tree park with woods and vines, which represents an incredible element of Saint Tropez’s natural heritage.
A great place to go for a walk under the shadows of the 100-year old plane trees, it seems like time has stopped at the Place des Lices. Here you can still watch the locals play a game of boules every morning, before going for a Pastis at the time of apéritif.
The Butterfly Museum is located in the old town, spread across two floors, the collection houses an enormous quantity of different species. There are over 35,000 specimens, including rare types from Africa and South America.
La Chapelle de la Miséricorde, referred as the Black Penitent Brotherhood Chapel was built in the 17th century and is located Rue Gambetta, in the former quarter of the seamen's families.
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
Located 5 minutes away from Saint Tropez and the famous Pampelonne beach, this beautiful 110 hectares domain is of rare beauty.
Overlooking the Provençal village of Londe and set into the foothills of the Maures mountains, the view from this course opens onto the Mediterranean Sea and Golden Islands.
The course was designed by the renowned architect Harry Colt.
The Cannes-Mougins Golf Club provides all features you are expecting from a modern golf within an historical environment. The Cannes Country Club was founded in 1923 by a group of illustrious gentlemen such as Aga Khan, Prince Pierre of Monaco and Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
Located in Grimaud, 3km from Saint Tropez and 10km from Saint Tropez, Beauvallon Golf Club spreads out on 40 acres overlooking the stunning Saint Tropez bay.
A village clinging to a hill side, visible from afar, a cluster of houses that are grouped in a dense fortification. Known as a "village perché", it is a striking feature of the Provence landscape. Close to the Mediterranean sea, on the peninsula of St. Tropez, you find two such villages: Ramatuelle and Gassin.
The most glamorous town in the Var is undoubtedly Saint-Tropez. In early spring the tourists start to flock to this old fishing village to catch a glimpse of a movie star, shop at the beautiful boutiques, sip a pastis at one of the cafés on the port or just people watch and enjoy the towns flamboyant residents.
Located on a steep hill, Gassin is known as one of "the most beautiful villages in France" and has an unrivalled panoramic view of the Golfe de St. Tropez.
Port-Grimaud is a purpose built Venetian-style Provençal village that looks as if it has been there for centuries. In the sixties Alsatian-born architect François Spoerry bought a large piece of swamp by the coast and over four years created one of the most successful property developments in France.
La Croix-Valmer is a small town located in the hills above the coast, just to the west of Saint Tropez, to the side of the Maures mountains between Cavalaire-sur-Mer and Ramatuelle. Known for its vineyards the village has also remarkable natural heritage, a great asset for tourism.
Sheltered from the winds by hills that rise behind the coast, the popular beach resort of Sainte Maxime sits on the coast between Frejus and Saint Tropez.
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