Self Catering St Tropez Holiday Villas and Apartments, France

Saint Tropez is situated in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Located on the French Riviera, it has been dubbed the 'playground to jetsetters, fashion models, and millionaires'. Saint Tropez was an unassuming little fishing village until the beginning of the twentieth century. In the 1920s Saint Tropez attracted famous figures from the world of fashion, including Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli. In the 1950s, thanks to Brigitte Bardot, Saint Tropez became internationally known when she starred in the Saint Tropez based film ‘And God Created Woman.’

More recently Saint Tropez has become ‘the’ resort of choice for the European and American jet set. When staying in a Saint Tropez holiday rental villa or apartment – you may well bump into an A-list star!

Historically a commercial port, it is now also a base for many sailing regattas. Each year, in early October, a regatta is held in the bay (Les Voiles de St. Tropez). This is a draw for stunning traditional wooden yachts, some up to 50 metres in length.

Saint Tropez also lures those in search of a little Provencal authenticity – don’t miss the weekly market in the main square. While on holiday in Saint Tropez – you can bring home some genuine Provencal goods – the streets around the harbour are full of artisans selling their wears.  Saint-Tropez is also known for its nightlife – particularly the Hotel Byblos and its nightclub Les Caves du Roy.

While renting your self-catering Saint Tropez holiday home, a trip to its beaches along the coast in the Baie de Pampelonne are a must! Pampelonne offers a collection of sandy beaches along its five kilometre shore. Each beach has its own beach hut and private or public tanning area.

Many of the beaches offer windsurfing, sailing and canoeing equipment for rent, while others offer motorized water sports, such as power boats, jet bikes and water skiing, scuba diving. Be warned! Some of the private beaches are naturist beaches.

The climate is Mediterranean and the city enjoys 12 hours of sunshine per day during summer. St Tropez’s summers are long and warm, with summer daytime temperatures regularly hitting 30°C. Temperatures remain high from June to September; a Mediterranean breeze keeps summer evenings comfortably cool. Temperatures drop below 10°C for only three months of the year (December to February). The spring and autumn are also warm.

Most visitors arriving by air use Marseille Provence International or Nice airport – both have scheduled and charter flights arriving from the UK. There is a private airstrip in St Tropez. The A8 motorway provides fast and safe access to St Tropez. Exit at Cannet des Maures and follow the D558 for about 40kms to the town. Trains reach as far as St Rafael – which is 38kms away from St Tropez.