About the Port
Once a modest fishing port, Saint-Tropez rose to international fame in the mid-20th century when film stars and the fashionable elite discovered its light and languid pace. Today the harbor still draws yachts of impressive scale, while the old quarter of La Ponche retains its cobblestone lanes, pastel facades, and unhurried Provençal character. The hexagonal Citadelle, built to guard the gulf, crowns the town with a maritime museum and sweeping views over the rooftops to the sea beyond.
Beaches nearby range from lively clubs to quieter stretches of pale sand, and the town center rewards those on foot with boutiques, art galleries, and cafés tucked along narrow streets. The old port sits within easy walking distance of the pier, making it simple to wander from the waterfront into the heart of town. Understated glamour and genuine coastal history meet here in equal measure.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Saint-Tropez.
Climb to the Citadelle
A steep 10-minute walk from the old port leads to this hexagonal fortress, home to a maritime museum and the best panoramic views over the rooftops and gulf.
Wander La Ponche
Lose yourself in the cobblestone lanes and pastel facades of the original fishing quarter, just steps from the harbor, where the town's unhurried Provençal character still lingers.
Watch the Yachts at Quai Jean Jaurès
Linger along the harbor promenade lined with café terraces to admire the superyachts moored bow-to-quay, a front-row seat to the town's famous jet-set spectacle.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Saint-Tropez
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 7 | $22,800 | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 7 | $5,000 | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $10,880 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 7 | $22,800 | |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Ray | 9 | $6,370 | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 7 | $31,900 | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $19,560 | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Nautica | 14 | $7,599 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $9,730 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 9 | $6,592 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 7 | $6,615 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $10,725 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 9 | $6,592 | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse II | 10 | $14,116 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 14 | $11,610 | |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Ray | 10 | $8,470 | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 12 | $7,560 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 7 | $5,935 | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Explora Journeys | Explora I | 16 | $12,825 | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Evrima | 5 | $8,500 |
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