Saint-Tropez and its fashionable places are within easy reach of hotel La Ponche. The trendiest shops give the opportunity to discover the best accessories and fashion clothing. The town hosts top luxury brands and an impressive number of marques, where browsing is a true pleasure.
Saint-Tropez is loaded with history, starting with the XVIth century citadel, a major defense stronghold between Antibes and Toulon.
The young will be amazed by the Maison des Papillons : butterfly museum . Around 35 species are gathered, some are little known or almost extinct.
Every Thursday, don’t miss the guided visit of the Annonciade museum’s summer exhibition € 6 plus entrance fee.
During evening time, enjoy the Château de la Moutte summer classical music festival from late July till mid August.
Discover Saint-Tropez’s shaded streets and mythical spots with interactive guided tours for all. Let the Ipod guide you for a tour lasting around 1h30mins.
Every Wednesday at 10 am from April to October, starting at tourist office on Quai Jean Jaurès (old port): € 6, free for under 12 year olds.
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Long sandy beaches stretch around Saint-Tropez’s peninsula.
Each private beach has its own color coded matresses and sun-shades. This unique local feature attracts personalities and jet-setters from the world over, the best known establishments being Club 55 and Tahiti beach just ten minutes from Saint-Tropez’s center and hotel de La Ponche.
As for La Ponche beach in the heart of Saint-Tropez, which was much frequented in the past by Françoise Sagan and Gunther Sachs, it is still the most picturesque local bathing spot, discreet, intimate and lying just a stone’s throw from the port and its magic atmosphere.
