Top Things to Do in St-Tropez France During a Day Trip
Have you dreamed about Côte d’Azur’s Glitz and glamour? Do you have images of St Tropez’s deep blue Mediterranean Sea, a port full of super yachts, designer boutiques, pastel-colored buildings, café-lined streets, and private beach clubs? If St Tropez is on your bucket list, continue reading for how to take the perfect day trip from Nice France. I have no regrets taking a day trip to Saint-Tropez France!
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How to Get to Saint-Tropez from Nice
St-Tropez is located in the French Riviera. The village is easily reached via a 2.5-hour ferry ride from Nice. At the time of this writing, tickets cost 80.00€ and reservations are required. This ferry runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The ferry departs from Nice at 9 am and arrives at the Guepratte Quay in St Tropez at 11:30 am. The return ride departs from the Guepratte Quay in St Tropez at 4:30 pm and arrives in Nice at 7 pm. Check the Trans Cite Azur website for current information.
How to Get Around St-Tropez
Saint Tropez is a walkable village. The city is hilly and lined with a marina full of super yachts. The opposite side of the city is Ramatuelle; it is full of beaches and beach clubs. You will find the famous rosé vineyards in the nearby village of Grimaud. You will need to book a taxi or rent a scooter if you wish to rent a sunbed at the famous Club 55 beach club or go wine-tasting in Grimaud.
Day Trip Itinerary for Saint-Tropez
Day Trip to St-Tropez France: Must-See Sights and Experiences
Village | Harbour | Boutiques | Place des Lices | Citadel | Quartier de la Ponche | Café Dior | Notre-Dame de l’Assomption | Annonciade Museum
How to Spend Your Day in St-Tropez
Walk along the marina and google the names of the super yachts to see who they belong too
Wander the colorful flower covered buildings in Quartier de la Ponche
Walk the Sentier du littoral Saint-Tropez coastal path toward the Citadel
Visit the Citadel and enjoy the Gulf of Saint-Tropez views
Photograph the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption bell tower
Shop the boutiques on Rue Gambetta, Rue François Sibilli and Rue Georges Clemenceau
Sip rosé and people watch on the Senequier terrace
Browse the famous Place des Lices Provençal market, held twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday
Splurge on coffee and macarons at Dior Des Lices (Dior Cafe)
Enjoy a brioche with a cream filling at La Tarte Tropézienne
Browse the modern art collection at Annonciade Museum
Discover the history of St Tropez at the Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum
Have more time? Consider spending an afternoon wandering to cute canals of Port Grimaud, a short 25-minute ferry ride from St Tropez
Spending the night? Book a late dinner sitting at L’Opéra and enjoy the dancing waiters
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