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Guide to Saint-Tropez in the South of France

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Getting to Saint-Tropez
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La Ponche, the old quarter in St. Tropez, France

© J-L CHAIX, Ville de Saint-Tropez

General Information

Saint-Tropez is in the Var and has a population of 5,612. They are joined in the summer by the crowds who flock to this small Mediterranean village (it's still a village despite its world-wide fame) for its little streets, port, square and beaches. That could describe a multitude of towns, so what's its attraction? Discover for yourself.

Getting to Saint-Tropez

  • By air
    The nearest airport is Toulon Saint-Tropez (18 km, 11.1 miles south west of St Tropez), served by some domestic routes and some from the U.K. There is a bus link to Saint-Tropez, or take a taxi.
  • By rail
  • The best route is into Toulon from Paris taking from 3 hr.50 ms. Then take a bus to Saint-Tropez, or a taxi.

  • By car
  • Saint Tropez is off the A8 motorway. From Marseilles, exit at the Cannet des Maures junction then continue along the D558 for 38 km following signs for St Tropez. From Nice, exit at the Le Muy junction and continue on the D25 for 40 km. In summer reckon on an hour up for the last couple of miles due to heavy traffic.

    Tourist Office
    Quai Jean-Jaures (Le Port)
    Tel.: 00 33 (0)892 68 48 28 (0.35 euros/minute)
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