St Tropez Villa Hire Information

A St. Tropez villa hire in the South of France presents you with the ultimate in luxurious relaxation, in one of the most breathtakingly scenic spots on earth. Prices for luxury villas in St Tropez can be high during the height of the busy season, but there ways to get around paying exorbitant costs for your ideal vacation getaway. You can travel to the Cote d’Azur in the off season, or in the autumn, “before Christmas” season, and experience huge savings on your villa rental. The after holiday season in the springtime can also avail you affordable rates on villas in the South of France. But, if money’s no object for you, then you’ve got your pick of the litter when it comes to vacation villas in St. Tropez.

St. Tropez enjoys marvelous weather nearly year-round, along with an array of things to do, including 5-star dining, shopping, beachcombing, yachting and sailing, sports and recreation, and most of all–relaxing by the pool with a martini as a lazy mistral wind licks off of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a good place to do nothing but enjoy the sun on your skin and the good life, and a St. Tropez villa hire is just about the best way to perfect the fine art of living. Getting your family or a group of friends together to share the rent on a villa is a good way not only to save a few Euros, Pounds, or Dollars, but also to have a family reunion or friends’ holiday in one of the loveliest spots on earth.

St Tropez villas are notoriously expensive, especially at the holidays and at the height of summer. There are villas that can run as high as $50,000 per week in the height of the busy season! But there are also ones that run as low as $4,000 or less per week. The typical villa on the Cote d’Azur is characterized by a Mediterranean style of architecture with sprawling grounds, and lots of amenities, such as security systems, multiple car garages, large pool areas, close access to beaches, and 180 degree vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s not uncommon for St. Tropez villas to have 5, 6, 7 bedrooms or more, sleeping 10-15 or more people.

Splendid, marvelous, stunning…these are commonly used adjectives to describe the priceless experience of staying for awhile in style on the Côte d’Azur of France.

St Tropez Sights

Sightseeing, and other adventures include a visit to the Musee d L’Annonciade, which houses one of the Riviera’s finest modern art collections by post-Impressionist masters. Much of the art on hand–including works by Paul Signac–depicts the port of St. Tropez. Of course, there are plenty of Roman ruins along the Cote d’Azure, within a short day’s drive. If you’re in a shopping state of mind, then you can go hunting for the latest fashions, or for gifts, or antiques at Choses, Galeries Tropéziennes, or Jacqueline Thienot. The nightlife in the area of your St. Tropez villa hire also includes bars and pubs such as Café de Paris, Café Sénéquier, the gay and lesbian bar Chez Maggi, and Les Caves du Roy.

The beaches, history and luxury of St. Tropez

If you are holiday on the Côte d’Azur, France, St. Tropez is a must-see stop. Whether you stay for a day, or rent a villa for a week, St. Tropez is an excellent escape from the busy pace of modern life. Spend time sunbathing on the glittering white sandy beaches, or discover the fascinating history of what people generally think of as the playground of the rich and famous.

With shopping and nightlife to rival Hollywood, dramatic landscapes, and charming villas, the wealthy and famous have flocked here since the late 1950s. During the winter and spring off-seasons, St. Tropez is not crowded, but the traffic becomes heavier in the summertime when the beach weather is perfect.

St. Tropez has been known as a haven throughout its history. In the 1920s, international fashion stars escaped to this stunning destination, which also became a beach landing site during World War II. In the 1950s Brigitte Bardot made it known as a luxury holiday destination.

Now this modern version of a medieval town has many events all year to draw visitors to its shores. Set on the sparkling Bay of Saint-Tropez, St. Tropez hosts an internationally renowned regatta, Les Voiles, at the end of September each year. The International Polo Cup takes place in July and the Gold Cup is held in the autumn. A vintage car rally, Rallye des Belles, is held each May. Also in May is the St. Tropez Bravade, a military parade in honor of the town’s patron saint.

The best beaches are a car ride away, however there are a few near the center of town. The largest collection of beaches is the Pampelonne-Ramatuelle Beaches just 3km south of St. Tropez. The Plage de Tahiti, just southeast of town is another popular destination. Many nude beaches dot the area as well.

If you need a break from the sun, visit Musee de l’Annonciade. Housed in an abandoned chapel, this museum has a rich modern art collection, including works by Signac, the first Parisian artist to settle in St Tropez. The Citadel, built between 1590 and 1607, is a well-preserved hexagonal fortress. Inside the Citadel is a Museum of Shipping and Local History. Three defensive towers – Guillaume Tower, Portalet Tower and Jarlier Tower, offer spectacular views of the bay.

Spend time meandering down the small winding streets and stop in one of St. Tropez’s many terrace cafes. The old town is just west of the Citadel and is filled with boutiques and restaurants. If you walk on Rue du Portail-Neuf, you can visit the Italian Baroque 18th century church in which stands a bust of St-Tropez. Northwest of the church you can see the Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) and the palace of Pierre-André de Suffren, an important French admiral who participated in the War of the Austrian Succession.

From here, wander over to the Mole Jean-Réveille, a man-made pier enclosing the harbor from the north, and enjoy a spectacular view of the town’s seafront, yachts and luxury St Tropez Villas.

Place aux Herbes is the most bustling of the town’s squares. You can buy all the vegetables, flowers, and fresh meats that you could wish for here. The St. Tropez tourist information office is located here. If you would like to see some of St. Tropez’s traditional street entertainment and a game of boules, head to Place des Lices, where you can also enjoy the most casual dining in town.

St. Tropez even has some hiking. A 12km coastal footpath begins at the Portalet Tower of the Citadel and takes you across gorgeous coastline all the way to Pampelonne Beach.