Ultimate Shopping Destinations on the French Riviera: Saint Tropez

November 7, 3:55 AMFrench Riviera Travel ExaminerCheryl Antier

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The holidays are right around the corner, and if you haven't already started making a list and checking it twice, now's the time to start planning where you're going to go to do your shopping.

This year, why not give yourself a gift too, and plan to do your shopping from one of the ultimate shopping destinations in the world?

Come to St. Tropez on the French Riviera!

Saint Tropez is "discovered" by world famous artists

St. Tropez started out as sleepy fishing village, and has been "discovered" several times - first by the artist Paul Signac, a neo-impressionist painter who first sailed into the tiny harbor to find safety from a storm - It didn’t take him long to fall under the spell of the light, and he continued to come back.  Eventually he had a house built – called La Hune, it’s still there on the Rue Paul-Signac.

The "fashion world" discovers Saint Tropez in the 20's

In the 1920’s, Saint Tropez was “discovered” again – this time by international stars from the fashion industry.  You’ll find the latest fashions still in Saint Tropez, with everything from haute couture to small boutiques available for your shopping pleasure.

The Jet Set and Hollywood claim "St. Trop" for their own

"St. Trop"  was then "discovered" again by the "jet set" and Hollywood in the early 1950s, when a young Brigitte Bardot starred in the film “And God Created Woman” (1956) which was directed by her husband Roger Vadim.  Some say this is the film that catapulted her into stardom – and while that may be true, it certainly cemented the reputation of Saint Tropez as the playground for the rich and famous.

Shopping in Saint Tropez

If you're looking for a place to find something for everyone on your list, you'll find it here in Saint Tropez. Here's a short list of the stores you'll find here:

• Hermes
• Dior
• La 7eme Vague
• Archimede
• Leonard
• Rondini
• Cecille
• Carre Blanc
• Frojo
• Parfumerie Trupheme
• Francesca Dona Jewelery

Treat yourself to a stay in a luxury hotel while you're here:

La Bastide de Saint Tropez

If you're looking for the ultimate in pampering, you can't go wrong with the fabulous La Bastide de Saint Tropez.  From the outside it looks like an elegant Tropezienne residence, set in the center of an exotic garden, and just minutes away from the beaches of Ramatuelle and the Saint Tropez harbor. They offer 26 rooms, junior suites, suites and apartments. There is a heated swimming pool, newly created fitness room and on on-site masseuse named Brigitte. They also have a private yacht which can be booked by guests to visit the Porquerolles Islands, Cannes or Monaco. 

For reservations, contact your travel agent, or you can book with the hotel itself:

Hotel Restaurant La Bastide de St. Tropez
Route des Carles 83990 Saint Tropez
Telephone: +33 (0)4 94 55 82 55
Fax: +33 (0)4 94 97 21 71
Email: contact@bastidessint-tropez.com

La Maison Blanche

Or perhaps the "Maison Blanche" (the White House") is more to your taste. A private hotel in St Tropez, on the Place des Lices, the Maison Blanche was built in turn of the century, and is completely decorated in a minimalist romantic spirit. It's the first boutique hotel in Saint Tropez with a contemporary design.

For reservations, contact your travel agent, or you can book with the hotel itself:

Hôtel LA MAISON BLANCHE
Place des Lices - 83990 St TROPEZ
Réservation / informations :
tél.: 04 94 97 52 66 - fax : 04 94 97 89 23
E.Mail : hotellamaisonblanche@wanadoo.fr

The Pastis

If you like being pampered and enjoy contemporary elegance, but want a hotel that doesn't require a "dress code" then the Pastis could be right up your alley.  In addition to being furnished with the finest linens, large fluffy towels and all the amenities you could ask for, the hotel offers a large garden, heated swimming pool, terrace for dining and an onsite bar.

 For reservations, contact your travel agent, or you can book with the hotel itself:

Pastis Hotel St. Tropez
61 avenue du General Leclerc 83990 St. Tropez
Tel: 00 33 (0)4 98 12 56 50
Fax: 00 33 (0)4 94 96 99 82
reception@pastis-st-tropez.com

Holiday Happenings and Events in St. Tropez:

December the 5th:
- inauguration of the skating rink and lighting up of the streets. Again this year an enchanted garden for little ones.
- Opening of the Provençal Crib

December the 12th:
-Winter exhibition at the Annonciade Museum: Jean Puy in the south.
- The mysteries of the XXIth Century, upon the theme of food.

December the 19th:
- the Sweets and Sugar Fair for lovers of chocolate with a sweet tooth
- exhibition of railway models and installation of the climbing wall
- Sending a letter to Father Christmas

December the 23rd:
- a 400 m2 play area will be opened to children

December the 24th:
- Junior "Art & Cinema" Festival
- Arrival of Father Christmas on the harbor

December the 26th:
Antique dealers Fair

December the 31st:
Fireworks for the end of the year