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Sentier du littoral par Saint-Tropez

Every town on the Riviera has its own segment of the trail, but Saint-Tropez’s reveals the side most visitors miss. The coastal path loops around the peninsula, past wild scrubland and white-sand beaches reachable only on foot. The further from the port, the quieter it becomes – by the time the Plage de la Moutte appears, it’sjust walkers and the sea.

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address4 Rue du Peirou

neighbourhoodPlage des Graniers

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La Ponche

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Far from the more see-and-be-seen spots of this part of the South of France, La Ponche is a breath of fresh air. Blink and you’ll miss the entrance, which adds a major cool factor and intrigue to this more glamorous private home with interiors that are intimately designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi (of London’s Grand Hotel Bellevue and Hotel des Grands Voyageurs in Paris). In the fifties, the hotel saw the likes of swish singers and actors (famously Brigitte Bardot, who now has a room named after her) gracing the halls, today that still exists but at a much more modest and moody pace. The scene is old world, with guests seen playing backgammon or scooping up chocolate mousse rather than popping bottles of Crystal.

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Hôtel le Yaca

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Hôtel le Yaca is a peaceful boutique hotel tucked away in the historic part of town. Housed in a magnificent 18th-century house, Hôtel le Yaca has many highlights, but our favourite is the lush courtyard with its garden & pool.

Restaurant BanH-Hoi

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Banh Hoï has been in this alleyway off the Place de l’Ormeau since 1976, serving fragrant Thai and Vietnamese cooking at the foot of Saint-Tropez’s bell tower. The tuna tartare is punchy with mint, coriander, and lemongrass, and the restaurant has two art galleries tucked inside, showcasing rotating exhibitions. Book a table on the cobbles outside.

Le Patio at Hôtel Le Yaca

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Le Patio at Hôtel Le Yaca is a fantastic Italian restaurant that has a seriously romantic atmosphere. Ask for a table in the beautiful, flower-filled courtyard next to the swimming pool.

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