Get in

When visiting Saint-Tropez, there are several exciting ways to arrive and explore this popular destination: - If you're on a cruise, you'll get to experience a unique arrival by tender, as the cruise ships anchor or loiter offshore. To reach the town center, there is a ten-minute walk from a large parking area located at the border of the town. As you stroll along the sea borders, you'll enjoy a splendid view of the luxurious cruise ships. - Another option is to take a ferry boat from other renowned towns along the French Riviera, such as Cannes, Golfe-Juan, Nice, and more. For example, there is a ferry from Cannes that leaves in the morning and returns in the evening (note: this service is available from June onwards). This trip allows you to explore Saint-Tropez for 4-5 hours and visit all the famous landmarks. During the summer, there is also a ferry ship from Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Tropez that operates on a regular basis. - Although there is no train station in St Tropez itself, the closest main station is in St Raphael, which serves trains from Paris and throughout the region. From St Raphael, there is a convenient bus link that takes you directly to St Tropez. - For a more luxurious and memorable arrival, you can take a helicopter. Heli Securite is a local helicopter charter provider that offers regular transfers between Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and other landing spots on the French Riviera and St Tropez. Discover the coast from a different perspective and make a grand entrance to this glamorous destination! You can find more information about Heli Securite on their website here.

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Popular Foods

The first popular French dish is Ratatouille, a colorful vegetable stew traditionally made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and seasoned with herbs such as thyme and basil. This hearty, non-meat dish is typically served alongside grilled meats or fish.

Another famous French dish is Coq au Vin, a braised chicken dish that originated in Burgundy. It involves marinating chicken pieces in red wine with mushrooms, bacon, onions, and garlic before slow-cooking them until tender and flavorful. The final dish is often garnished with parsley and served with potatoes, noodles, or bread.

Lastly, the iconic French dish, Croissants, are flaky, buttery pastries made from layers of laminated dough, which are then curved into a crescent shape and traditionally served for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Although they are not typically a savory or sweet dish, croissants can be filled with various ingredients like ham and cheese (called a jambon-beurre) or almond paste and sugar (an almond croissant).

Historical Appearance

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