Holiday apartment in Saint-Tropez – Old Town, port and culture

Saint-Tropez combines an Old Town characterised by picturesque, historic streets, squares, façades and numerous art galleries with an old port that you can explore on foot along colourful façades and terraces. The Old Town is dominated by the church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, with its iconic red-and-ochre bell tower. This combination of architecture, art and harbour life can help you determine the focus you want for your stay when choosing a holiday apartment in Saint-Tropez.

Culture, the port and choosing your holiday apartment in Saint-Tropez

The cultural sites tell stories from different eras and about different subjects. The Musée de l’Annonciade was founded in 1922, while the Citadel of Saint-Tropez dates back to the 17th century. The Chapelle Sainte-Anne was built between 1618 and 1628, overlooks the sea and countryside, and preserves ex-votos mainly dedicated to the history of the sailors of Saint-Tropez. The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde dates from the mid-17th century. Its distinctive features include a serpentine stone door and a bell tower with a glazed-tile dome.

Natural history and unusual collections

Nature can also be discovered in Saint-Tropez through special museum collections. The Maison des Papillons – Musée Dany Lartigue brings together nearly 35,000 specimens and is divided into six sections. Its collection includes exotic specimens from the Amazon region and the Solomon Islands.

Parc du Château de la Moutte

The Parc du Château de la Moutte is a refuge for protected woodpeckers and bats.

This makes a visit an independent nature-focused experience among the area’s varied attractions and complements the historical impressions with a global perspective.

Film, guided tours and events

The Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma showcases numerous films that were shot in Saint-Tropez. At the Château de la Moutte, the programme offers guided tours for small groups every afternoon; workshops for the general public on the environment, visual arts and music are also held there throughout the year. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez takes place every year at the end of September and the beginning of October, adding a maritime touch to the events calendar.

Markets, craftsmanship and maritime connections

At the markets of Saint-Tropez and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, more than 100 exhibitors set up their stalls from early morning onwards. The famous sandals of Saint-Tropez have been made by hand and to measure for several generations. Saint-Tropez also has regular maritime connections. Early market visits, local craft traditions, museums and maritime interests can therefore provide different focal points when choosing your accommodation.

Further destinations for comparison

If you would like to compare Saint-Tropez with other places, you can find Ponteves, Toulon, Villecroze, Montauroux, Solliès-Ville, Nans-Les-Pins, Gassin and Le Castellet here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Var.