The Best Beaches of Saint-Tropez

The entire Cote d’Azur is famous for its beautiful coastline, but many of the region’s best beaches are without doubt found nestled into the jagged shore near Saint-Tropez.

The main beach of Saint-Tropez – and arguably the best known in France - is Pampelonne Beach, which actually falls in the commune of Ramatuelle. Here, over a distance of six kilometres and 67 hectares, are a staggering 27 private and public beaches that draws thousands of holiday makers keen to rent a villa in Saint Tropez every year.

There is something here for everyone: trendy clubs frequented by resident DJs playing the hippest tunes, exclusive restaurants serving the best seafood and champagne, and beaches designated for families. Some of the public beaches are also reserves for nudists, although we do advise you wear clothes during the commute from your St Tropez villa rental to the beach.

There are also a great number of opportunities here to try your hand at watersports, from windsurfing and waterskiing to kayaking and sailing.

The nearest beach to the picturesque port of Saint-Tropez is Plage des Graniers, a small beach right under the citadel of Saint-Tropez. Another local beach is la Pinede, and Pearl Beach, home to the famous fish soup restaurant La Bouillabaisse. Dine at this acclaimed restaurant and then be home before dark after a short troll to your St Tropez villa rental.

For those that prefer to stay away from the masses, there is the stunning Plage de l’Escalet, a small beach hidden away to the west of Pampelonne. Situated on the south side of Cap Camarat, the small half-sand, half-pebble beach attracts a loyal clientele. Although it might seem a long way to go to sit on just another pebbly beach, the views from this corner of France are second-to-none and it is well worth the journey.

Despite its feeling of remoteness, the beach has all the required facilities such as toilets, showers and a lifeguard. There are also a couple of snack bars where you can buy food and drink. Alternatively, book a table for lunch at one of Saint-Tropez’s first class restaurants to relax and let the world pass you by for a few hours.

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