What to See & Do
Saint-Tropez Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Old Town | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Citadel | ★★★☆☆ | Fort + Museum | Self | Paid |
| 03 | Coastal Path | ★★★☆☆ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 04 | Beaches | ★★★☆☆ | Beaches | Self | Either |
| 05 | Annonciade Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Modern Art | Self | Paid |
| 06 | Food Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 07 | Marina & Dike | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 08 | Boat Tour | ★★☆☆☆ | Boat Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 09 | Notre Dame Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 10 | Miséricorde Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 11 | Butterfly Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Butterfly | Self | Paid |
| 12 | Police & Cinema Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Local Police Films | Self | Paid |
| 13 | Art Galleries | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
01. Old Town
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Old Town of Saint-Tropez is a charming maze of narrow streets, pastel-colored buildings, and hidden courtyards. The area’s atmosphere evokes a timeless Mediterranean charm.
02. Citadel
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Fort + Museum + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Perched on a hill overlooking Saint-Tropez, the Citadel, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the town below.
Inside, it hosts a museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits detailing the town’s rich maritime history.
03. Coastal Path
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Hiking
Visit Self
Cost Free
A scenic route that stretches along the Mediterranean, perfect for a leisurely hike with breathtaking sea views. This coastal path takes you through a mix of rugged cliffs, sandy coves, and lush greenery.
04. Beaches
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type A
Visit Self
Cost Free or Paid
Several beaches are located on either side of the old town and also farther east. There are beaches of various sizes, and some have paid sections that offer services.
05. Annonciade Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Modern Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Annonciade Museum is dedicated to modern art, featuring works by renowned artists who worked in Saint-Tropez. The collection spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The place is housed in a 16th-century chapel.
06. Food Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The main food market in town takes place on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
It also offers non-food items such as clothing, décor, and more.
07. Marina & Dike
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Saint-Tropez’s iconic marina is home to fishing boats to luxury yachts. It offers a lovely waterfront stroll, and the adjacent dike provides a tranquil walk with views of the sea and the old town.
08. Boat Tour
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Boat Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Boat tours provide a relaxing way to view the coastline, offering a different perspective of the town and its surrounding waters.
09. Notre Dame Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The town’s church dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries and is in the Baroque style.
It is easily recognizable from a distance by its ochre-colored bell tower.
10. Miséricorde Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
This chapel dates back to the 17th century and features some paintings inside.
11. Butterfly Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Butterfly Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
This museum is a quirky and niche attraction in Saint-Tropez, showcasing an extensive collection of butterflies from around the world, which are displayed in artistic compositions.
12. Police & Cinema Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Local Police Films Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
This museum celebrates the famous 6 French comedies Gendarme de Saint-Tropez from the 1960s and 1970s, which featured the local police officers of the town as protagonists.
13. Art Galleries
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Gallery
Visit Self
Cost Free
Scattered throughout the town, Saint-Tropez’s art galleries feature works by local and international artists.
