by Janis / 0 comments - Orginally published:9th October 2018

Where did I leave my yacht?

We’re off on the next leg of our road trip and leave Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and head south-east to Villefranche-sur-Mer. Although, not before we take a detour to Saint-Tropez, then cruise along the French Riviera. Okay, so we’ll be driving.

Saint-Tropez is one of those places for me whereby I’m intrigued to see it and experience it, but I’m not too sure if I’d want to stay overnight. Or will this little taster change my mind?

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Where is Saint-Tropez

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Exploring St Tropez

Short walk
We parked up reasonably easily; there's a huge car park on the seafront that is only a few minutes' walk to Saint-Tropez harbour and town.
boats large and small moored up in the marina at saint tropez in the south of france
Across the harbour

When we strolled around to the old harbour, my immediate reaction was wow. The huge yachts are almost within touching distance of people eating their lunch.

Boats moored right up against the harbour’s edge. Boy, there’s some money here!

Superyachts being moored up in the marina of st tropez in the south of france
Mooring up in St Tropez

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Discovering St Tropez

Not just yachts
However, my fascination with the water continues, and I can’t help myself but keep staring across the bay. The old town of Saint-Tropez encircling the quay is very picturesque.
Artist stalls laid out on the quayside of st tropez in the south of france
Artists along the quayside
Artists gather to tempt you with their local paintings, and there are some fascinating sculptures dotted around that distract you from the yachts bobbing in the harbour.
An art exhibit of a crumpled 1930's citroen in saint tropez in the south of france
A Citroen exhibit

Did you know?

If you're heading east from Saint Tropez you must take in the Corniche d'Or, also known as the Corniche de l'Esterel. This stunning coastal road runs on the D559 from Saint-Raphaël towards Cannes.

The best of St Tropez

Only France
Lovely boutiques, curio shops and galleries, large & small entice you in.
canopies over tables and chairs outside a restaurant in saint tropez in the south of france
So tempting Saint Tropez

And the scene that I’ve now come to associate so much with this region of France.

The houses are painted in different shades of ochre & pink, with their pastel window shutters and the balconies teetering above.

Oh, I love France.

the pastel coloured shops, cafes and restaurants on quai jean jaures in saint tropez in the south of france
Quai Jean Jaures

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Historic St Tropez

Enchanting
We continue to stroll around to the harbour edge, towards the 15th-century Portalet defence tower. As we climb the harbour wall, we’re treated to a breathtaking view across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, with the mountainous backdrop in the distance.
The medieval stone tower of a portalet tower on the edge of the harbour at saint tropez in the south of france
A Portalet Tower
I know the weather is incredible along the French Riviera; however, the scenery and clear blue seas are beautiful, so there really is no surprise why it’s so popular here.
a mixture of craft on the open waters of the gulf of st tropez
The Gulf of Saint-Tropez

All welcome in St Tropez

Shoulders out
What did make me smile was seeing that the domineering superyachts hadn’t quite muscled in everywhere. The tiny little fishing boats stood their ground.
An old wooden fishing boat moored up the harbour of Saint Tropez on the French Riviera
An old fishing boat in St Tropez

A south of France Road Trip

Pit stop
As time was pressing, we skipped lunch in Saint-Tropez, and we knew we had a reasonable drive ahead, weaving our way along the Corniche d’Or. So, we grabbed a baguette and found a place to stop en route with a stunning view.
The deep blue waters of the gulf of saint tropez, with over hanging cedar trees at a layby on our road trip through the south of france
A nice spot for lunch

Our video of Saint-Tropez

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One last thing

Where did I leave it?
I knew I left something in Saint Tropez, now where’s my yacht?
A wooden launch passing a superyacht moored up in saint tropez harbour in the south of france
A rather nice yacht - something for Christmas?

Why not check out these other posts?

If you're in the area, you may want to look at some other posts from our trips.

Exploring this region of France is fun, and each adventure will be unique. We'd love to hear about the places you've discovered, so why not leave us a comment below?

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