Family Activities in Saint-Tropez
Discover the top Saint-Tropez family activities
Whatever you choose to do on your family holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of activities across Saint-Tropez. There is something for everyone, every ability and every age. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
Beach Activities
With some stunning beaches along the coastline you will not be at a loss for places to go and things do by the shore in Saint-Tropez. From beach clubs to watersports, sailing and boat trips, to just sunbathing and enjoying the scenery there is something for everyone.
Boat trips & sailing in Saint-Tropez
Explore the beautiful coastline around Saint-Tropez on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystal clear Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and perhaps a day trip to a nearby island. The Iles d'Or are off the southern tip of the peninsula and these three islands offer a range of environments to explore. Whether sailing round them or visiting them. A trip along the coast to the glamorous towns of Cannes or Monaco are also a popular option, where you can enjoy anchoring just out of port or setting foot on land to explore a little deeper.
Boat Trips in Saint-Tropez
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Rehab Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Kayaking is a fun watersport that can be enjoyed as a family. Unlike canoeing, paddlers face forward and have a double bladed paddle. It is a versatile sport that you can enjoy in the sea and especially in the calm waters of the Mediterranean. You can take your inflatable or plastic kayak and make your way around the coastline to explore hidden coves and hard to reach beaches. There are some watersports centres and adventure companies who can take you out for your kayaking experience.
Watersports in Saint-Tropez
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Adventure Sports Watersports
Adventure Sports provides a wide range of watersport activities on the warm sunny Mediterranean Sea. Friendly English staff will welcome you in a personal, one to one tuition.
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Tiki Pep's Watersports, Ramatuelle
Open from April to November, Tiki Pep's is located on the small Escalet port within the Kon Tiki beach club.
Cinema
Catch the latest films and releases in Saint-Tropez on your holiday. There are two small cinemas in the centre of Saint Tropez town, both with just one screen but both showing the latest releases and films in both French and in English. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.
Culture and guided tours in Saint-Tropez
Many towns and villages across France have their version of the 'Petit Train' and the Saint Tropez region is no different. Giving you a guided tour of the area and entertaining children, these trains are a great excuse to sit down for half and hour and take in the sights.
Sights in Saint-Tropez
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Le Chateau de la Moutte
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.
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Germaine L'Hardy's Botanical Garden, Gassin
Huddled up against the green hills of the village of Gassin, the beautiful private garden of Marie-Thérèse L’Hardy, a botanical fanatic, is quite surprising. Hidden from the heat, this garden is a paradise to wander around.
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Archaeology Museum, Fréjus
Situated right next to the cloisters of the Cathedral in Fréjus, the museum houses some great examples of Roman artefacts from the ongoing excavations in the city.
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Musee de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite
Situated within the Royal Fort on Ile Sainte-Marguerite in the Bay of Cannes, this museum is a place not only of learning but also of rich history.
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Musee de l'Annonciade - Art Museum
The Annonciade museum was created in 1922 and holds impressive art work dating from 1890 to 1950, including some of the greatest French masterminds such as Matisse, Derain and Marquet.
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Musee d'Histoire Maritime
Recently renovated, this modern museum is located in the dungeon of the village's Citadel, allowing visitors to discover the true identity of Saint-Tropez as a maritime city through its last 500 years of history.
Cycling in Saint-Tropez
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Saint-Tropez and what better way to explore Saint-Tropez than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Saint-Tropez without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent bikes, child seats, children's bikes and more.
Diving & Snorkelling
Dive into the beautiful waters of Saint-Tropez and discover the world below. Anyone can go snorkelling and it is a great way to begin your underwater adventures without travelling too far away from the comfort of the waters’ surface. Many of the tourist shops sell snorkelling gear.
Scuba diving is a fantastic way to explore what lies below. If you are new to scuba diving, the diving schools in Saint-Tropez that can teach you the ropes and get you started. For those more experienced there are plenty of excursions in Saint-Tropez where you can dive into the beautiful blue waters and explore the depths below.
Fishing in Saint-Tropez
You can dangle a fishing rod in most places and it's often something you can do by yourself from a harbour wall, from the beach or from a boat.
To enjoy a day out on a family fishing trip then we recommend speaking to some of the specialist companies who offer guided trips and excursions or yacht charters for coastal or deep sea fishing. You have a few options for fishing charters with a range of budgets, from 50 euro per person for a casual affair to 2800 for 10 people for the day for the charter of a luxury sports fisher with professional fishermen. Most of the fishing excursions along this stretch of coast operate out of Golfe Juan or Mandelieu-la-Napoule, near Cannes. If you charter the entire boat then they will pick you up in Saint Tropez.
Around the ports of Saint-Tropez, Grimaud and Sainte-Maxime there may be some small local operators who don't have websites - you'll see signs saying 'Peche au Gros' in the port and you can enquire with them directly.
Fitness and swimming in Saint-Tropez
Sports & Fitness in Saint-Tropez
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Moulin Blanc Sports Centre
The complex includes a sports hall, a gym, a weights room, the swimming pool and outdoor grounds featuring two tennis courts, a 130-meter track, a basketball court, two sports fields, multipurpose playground lawn and a throwing area.
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NRGYM
NR GYM offers coaching with a qualified teacher either at home for personal training or at the gym for collective classes.
Flyboarding
Flyboarding (jetpack or hoverboard) has become a 21st-century international sensation in the watersports world. Imagine oversized boots affixed to your feet which allow you to be propelled into the sky above the water. Whilst not all watersports companies have this impressive piece of equipment, you will find more and more companies are investing on it because this surreal experience is becoming beyond popular.
This adrenaline fuelled family activity will require parently consent for minors and some companies may impose a minimum age (perhaps around 10 or 12 years of age) or a minimum weight requirement (35kg).
Flying in Saint-Tropez
Treat the family to a helicopter tour of the coastline and islands with one of the local helicopter tour operators. This is an exclusive experience which enables you to see aerial views of Saint-Tropez, the Calanques of the Esterel and maybe venture further inland to see the spectacular turquoise waters of the Gorges du Verdon.
Flying in Saint-Tropez
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
Geocaching
There are over 2.5 million people doing geocaching around the world and some of them (perhaps surprisingly) are right here in Saint-Tropez! It’s a relatively new craze that started taking the world by storm in May 2000 after a computer geek decided that GPS could be “really exciting”. He hid some treasure at his home in Portland, America, for people to find, broadcast the GPS coordinates and said, “Come and get it”. His only rule: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff”. And that’s exactly what Geocaching is…you go in search of treasure by using the GPS system on your mobile device – once you’ve found it, you write your name in a logbook and replace the treasure you decide to take. It’s pretty simple really and means, as a family, you can be adventurers together. You won’t usually find anything quite as precious as gold, silver and diamonds but nevertheless it’s quite exciting!
Golf in Saint-Tropez
Golf Courses in Saint-Tropez
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
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.
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Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course
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.
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Valcros Hyeres Golf Course, Bormes-les-Mimosas
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.
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Beauvallon Golf Course, Grimaud
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.
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Saint Tropez Golf Course, Gassin
Located 5 minutes away from Saint Tropez and the famous Pampelonne beach, this beautiful 110 hectares domain is of rare beauty.
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Blue Green l'Esterel Golf Course, Saint Raphael
The golf course is situated near the famous Riviera resort of Saint Raphael on the outskirts of Cap Esterel.
Horse riding in Saint-Tropez
Horse ride along the beaches and through the rugged landscapes and vineyards of the French Riviera. Saint-Tropez and the surrounding area is an attractive destination for horse riding, trekking & lessons.
Horse-riding in Saint-Tropez
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L'Ecurie du Golfe de Saint Tropez, Grimaud
Located in the heart of the Saint Tropez Gulf, this riding school welcomes you in nearly 10 acres of land at the foot of the magnificent Grimaud castle.
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Domaine Equestre des Grands Pins, near Grimaud
What better place than the Maures plain to learn to ride. 70-hectares comprising 3 specific zones, a beautiful and calm area surrounded by vines and birdsong – the Centre Equestre is a haven of freedom and peace.
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Les Ecuries de l'Eau Blanche Horse Riding, Cavalaire
Les Ecuries de l'Eau Blanche is an equestrian centre situated in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a 15 minute drive from Saint Tropez.
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Polo Club Saint Tropez, Gassin
Located in Gassin, between Saint Tropez and the Pampelonne beaches, the Saint Tropez Polo Club is one of the most high profile clubs in Europe.
Indoor activities in Saint-Tropez
There is a bowling alleys in Grimaud, just along from the town of Saint Tropez. It is a good place to keep the kids entertained on bad weather days, or if you're looking for something to do with a group.
Karting
Karting is a popular activity for people of all ages. At the karting circuit in Grimaud you can enjoy lessons, grand prixs and more. Feel the adrenaline rush and race to beat the rest of the family!
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking in Saint-Tropez
Bike Hire in Saint-Tropez
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Mountain bike hire
This company has been serving Saint Tropez for over 20 years.
Museums & Galleries
The port town of Saint Tropez has a rich maritime heritage which can be discovered at the museum in the citadel. The old fortress itself was originally an essential part of the town's defences and is fun to explore. Another popular museum to visit is the new Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema (Museum of Police and Cinema).
Nature Reserves & Parks
Heading to a nature reserve you can explore all the beautiful wildlife and soak up all the beautiful scenery. There are a number of wonderful nature reserves in Saint-Tropez that you can explore, including Cap Camarat with its forests of oak and pine and rough granite rock, it is home to one the tallest lighthouses in France.
Paddleboarding
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular global sport these days, often described as a cross between surfing and kayaking. It is also a fun way to explore the immediate coastline. Whether going solo or with the whole family, you will find paddle boards to hire on various beaches around the coast, usually rented out by the hour. No previous experience is needed, just hop on the board and start paddling.
Parasailing
Soaring high above the stunning coastline of Pamelonne beach offers a rather different view of this infamous stretch of water. Most companies will offer two or three seater parasails meaning that the whole family can experience flying 60m in the air whilst getting a real birds-eye view of what’s going on below.
Sailing & yachting in Saint-Tropez
With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the French Riviera to some of France's best beauty spots.
Yacht Charter in Saint-Tropez
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Clara One 32m Motor Yacht
The Clara One is a classic spacious motor yacht with space for up to 150 guests while berthed making her ideal for functions or events.
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Sascha Superyacht
Sascha is a pristine Dominator 780. She operates with 3 experienced and friendly crew. 8 guests are accommodated in 4 cabins, and 12 can cruise on-board. Sascha is well equipped and hugely popular: the perfect modern charter yacht Sardinia.
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Imperial Princess Beatrice Motor Boat
Imperial Princess Beatrice is a stunning 40m motor yacht built in 2012 by the world-renowned UK-based shipyard Princess. She boasts magnificent levels of comfort and exceptional style thanks to her recent refit in 2018. 40m Princess motor yacht Imperial Princess Beatrice has a captivating exterior visage. The two toned white and grey exterior paint work really creates an attention grabbing appearance. The sheer size and scale of this Princess yacht is given an elegant and graceful edge thanks to incredible design work and long flowing curved lines.
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Superfun Motor Boat
Motor yacht Superfun is a 40m yacht built by Cantieri Rossato and last refitted in 2018.
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Fleche d'Argent Superyacht
Yacht charter Nice with the lightning quick and uber-chic Flèche D’Argent. This Otam masterclass is one of a kind, with cruising speeds of 40 knots. Based in Nice, she is ideal located for yacht charter in Monaco, or elsewhere along the Baie des Anges.
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Antisan Superyacht
Cannes charter yacht Antisan offers elegance on the French Riviera for up to 40 guests cruising and 11 guests sleeping. Due to her rare licence to cruise with 40 guests, her attractive style and an excellent crew, Antisan is a highly desirable private yacht for charter in Cannes.
Spas and massages in Saint-Tropez
Spas in Saint-Tropez
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Sezz by Payot Spa
The luxurious Spa Sezz offers a complete range of customized beauty programs and enriching treatments using exquisite products by Payot.
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Messardiere Valmont & Cinq Mondes Spa
Nestling in the heart of the Chateau de la Messardiere Hotel, and bathed in natural light, the new 465m² Spa is a sensual world entirely dedicated to pampering and wellbeing.
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Day Spa at Villa Marie
At the Villa Marie Saint-Tropez's Pure Altitude Spa, a decor of seashells on a turquoise background immerses guests in an ocean of well-being.
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Chateau de Valmer Spa, La Croix Valmer
Nestled in the garden of Château de Valmer and in tune with nature, the Château de Valmer Spa and wellness centre is a uniquely restful place which proposes care treatment by CARITA and CINQ MONDES.
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Hotel Villa Belrose Spa, Gassin
Villa Belrose Hotel provides a beauty centre with high-quality products in a peaceful and relaxing sanctuary.
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La Reserve Ramatuelle Spa, Ramatuelle
With a very wide range of treatments for face and body, including programmes with exercise and diets, an indoor and an outdoor pool, hammam, sauna and fitness room, this spa is one of the more complete in the area.
Swimming
If you'd like to take a dip outdoors or indoors, you'll be able to find somewhere to go for a swim in Saint-Tropez. Most hotels have their own swimming facilities, however there are also municipal swimming baths that you can visit. In summer and winter, you should be able to find somewhere to take a dip, so don't forget your towel and your swimming costume or shorts.
Tennis and racket sports in Saint-Tropez
With its warm climate and dry months, tennis is very popular across the region. Significant investment in the sport means that there many tennis clubs and courts available for the enthusiast or the amateur. The courts are generally clay or hard courts, and you can book courts as a non-member at most of the clubs.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Saint-Tropez
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. Azur Park offers plenty of evening entertainment and fairground rides as well a mini golf course where both adults and children can play for hours.
Theme & Adventure Parks in Saint-Tropez
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Parc Zoologique de Frejus (Frejus Zoo)
Established in 1971, the Zoological Park Frejus is located in a typical Mediterranean natural landscape and enjoys the mild climate of the Riviera.
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Bowling du Golfe, Grimaud
For a pleasant evening with family and friends head to the Bowling du Golf located in Grimaud.
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Azur Park, Gassin
Azur Park is a nocturnal amusement park located in Gassin, a 15-minute drive outside of Saint Tropez.
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Le Village des Tortues, Carnoules
Visit tortoises from all around the world in this unique park.
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La Palmeraie Mini Golf
With your friends and family come and discover this beautiful Mini Golf course with its many waterfalls and different types of palm trees.
Walking, hiking and running in Saint-Tropez
The coastal routes around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. Inland, the trails take a little more effort to get to, but many can be reached by bus. They are a great way to explore the promontories and the villages that are dotted around the countryside.
Waterparks
Waterparks are always a winning activity for both adults and children. You can spend hours of fun splashing around together with the exciting slides, rapids and wave pools at the waterparks the island has to offer. The area's most popular waterparks are in Sainte-Maxime and Frejus, both located to the north of Saint-Tropez.
Waterparks & Aquariums in Saint-Tropez
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
Watersports in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is perfect for water sports with its warm summers, gentle breezes and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between.
Watersports in Saint-Tropez
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Club Sous l'Eau Diving School, Saint Raphael
Discover more than 30 dive sites with the help of this diving school, located on the Port Santa Lucia in St Raphael.
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Marine Air Sport Watersports
Located in Saint Tropez, Marine Air Sport offers a wide range of nautical and aerial sports. The sporting activities include water-ski, wakeboard, Jet Ski, parascending and boat rentals.
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La Moune Watersports, Gassin
La Moune is located just outside of St Tropez and allows you to enjoy a range of watersports in the bay.
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European Diving School, Ramatuelle
Excellent diving centre located in Saint Tropez offers diving in one of the most fascinating and diverse areas of Europe.
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Aventure Sous Marine Diving School, Saint Raphael
Since 1994, the team at this diving school have been located in Saint Raphael in the Var department.
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H2O Diving School, Sainte Maxime
The structure of the diving centre is ideally located in the heart of the Sainte-Maxime harbour with direct access to a parking where diving gear can be dropped off.

Gendarmerie of Saint Tropez gets a facelift
The facade of the infamous gendarmerie is still one of the most photographed buildings in the town, despite having closed as a police station (real or fictitious) in 2003.

Museum of Police & Cinema in St Tropez
This newly revamped building in the small square that is also home to the Hotel de Paris Saint Tropez has certainly created a buzz amongst tourists who are eager to visit the Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema, the museum of police and cinema.

Must-see attractions in Saint-Tropez
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Visiting Saint-Tropez' Citadelle
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