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Condé Nast TravelerAug 18, 2026

The Saint-Tropez Scene May Seem Impenetrable—Here Are Our 10 Unwritten Rules for Making the Most of It

There are laws, and then there is protocol.

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SénéquierCaféSipping an apéro.
Jardin TropezinaSightWhite Lotus buzz.
Le Club 55RestaurantLegendary glamour; reservations often made weeks in advance.
BarbaracIce cream shopIce cream indulgence.
ShellonaRestaurantHigh-octane DJs and all-day revelry.
Nikki BeachRestaurantAll-day revelry.
Casa AmorRestaurantFestive energy.
Indie BeachRestaurantFeel the pulse of Pampelonne while enjoying creative and festive Mediterranean cuisine at Indie Beach, the beach club…
Cabane BambouRestaurantWelcome.
Byblos BeachRestaurantFor languorous lunches.
La Réserve à la PlageRestaurantUnderstated chic.
Loulou RamatuelleRestaurantParisians-en-vacances chic.
Cyril LignacRestaurantNew boutique on the port for ice cream.
Les SalinsRestaurantLes Salins à Saint-Tropez : plage privée, restaurant de poissons grillés & cuisine italienne face à la Méditerranée,…
L'EscaletSightCrystal-clear coves to explore.
Chez CamilleRestaurantVoted best bouillabaisse and grilled fish restaurant in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle.
Les Voiles de Saint-TropezFestivalPrestigious sailing regatta in September.
Grande BraderieFestivalOpen-air shopping event in late October.
Les GraniersSight

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 16

22 Best South of France Airbnbs With Glittering Pools, Views of Lavender Fields, and Beach Access

Including French screenwriter Jacques Prévert's former home, which dates back to the 12th century.

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Citadelle de Saint-TropezSightcitadel
Place des LicesNeighborhoodsquare
Tour du PortaletSight
Musée de l’AnnonciadeMuseum
Elsewhere
Musée CantiniMuseumMarseille, Franceart museum
Les Grandes Halles du Vieux-PortMarketMarseille, Francefood market
Falaises de CassisSightCassis, Francecliffs
Calanque d’En–VauSightCassis, Francecalanque
Rotunda FountainSightAix-en-Provence, Francefountain
Field of the Painters parkSightAix-en-Provence, Francepark
6MIC music venuePlaceAix-en-Provence, Francemusic venue
Chȃteau d’IfSightMarseille, Francechateau
Friuli IslandsSightMarseille, Franceislands
Malmousque Marseille hiking trailTrailMarseille, Francehiking trail
Calanques National ParkSightMarseille, Francenational park
Palais des FestivalsSightCannes, FranceIt is the primary venue for the annual Cannes Film Festival, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity,…
Forville marketMarketCannes, Francemarket
Pointe Rouge BeachSightMarseille, France
Grotte CosquerSightCassis, France
Plage du LiouquetSightCassis, France
Musée GranetMuseumAix-en-Provence, France
Prophète BeachSightMarseille, France
La MômeRestaurantCannes, France
La MandalaRestaurantCannes, France
Rue d'Antibes shopsNeighborhoodCannes, France

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 25

17 Dream Villas in the South of France, From 18th-Century Country Homes to Beachside Getaways

The ultimate addresses to take over this season.

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Le Club 55RestaurantFive-minute walk to the beach.
St. TropezSightWorth driving 20 minutes to visit.
Elsewhere
Pampelonne BeachSightRamatuelle, France10-minute walk from villa, has beachside restaurants.
Club 55RestaurantRamatuelle, FranceFamed beachside restaurant near Pampelonne Beach.
Provence Country ClubSightGordes, France18-hole golf course a drive away.
Eze Sur MerTrain stationÈze, FranceVilla wedged between rocky pinnacle and beaches.
Garoupe BeachSightAntibes, FranceSet on the small curve of powdery sand.
Cap d’AntibesSuburbAntibes, FranceVilla located on the Cap d’Antibes.
BauxAttractionLes Baux-de-Provence, FranceL'Étoile des Baux is located here.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 5

Where to Eat, Stay, and Drink Rosé in Saint-Tropez This Summer—Before The White Lotus Crowds Arrive

The French Riviera's most glamorous summer destination is about to have its biggest season yet.

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Airelles Château de la MessardièreHoteldoubles as filming location for The White Lotus season four
Nikki Beach Restaurant and Beach ClubRestauranticonic sushi boat and freshly caught fish selection
SénéquierCafébright red terrace, people-watching, all-day food
Skybar at Hôtel ByblosRestaurantrooftop bar opened in 2025, overlooks the bay
Beefbar at Hotel Lou PinetRestaurantWagyu selection and soufflé dessert not to be missed
Hotel Lou PinetHotelboutique property in a private garden
The Strand at AREVRestaurantMediterranean dishes on an alfresco terrace
AREVHotelearned a renowned Michelin Key
Monsieur DiorRestaurantbespoke Mediterranean menu in a lush garden
La Vague d'OrRestaurantthree Michelin stars, exceptional Provençal gastronomy
Cheval BlancHotelultimate splurge stay on Plage de la Bouillabaisse
MatsuhisaRestaurantJapanese fusion cuisine inside Château de la Messardière
Maurice à la PlageRestaurantpop-up with viral Maurice Sfez Café
Magnum ice cream dipping barRestaurantnew for 2026 at Nikki Beach
ZumaRestaurantcontemporary Japanese food, amazing cocktail selection
La Tarte TropézienneBakerybakery behind the original cream-filled brioche
Le Club 55Restauranttarte tropézienne with fresh strawberries and raspberries
BarbaracIce cream shoplocal favorite gelato shop
Glacé Cyril LignacRestaurantnew gelato and sorbet pop-up
The StrandRestauranttarte tropézienne with Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Elsewhere
Hôtel MartinezHotelCannes, Francewill be the “White Lotus Cannes”
La MuñaRestaurantRamatuelle, Francerooftop restaurant with unmatched views
Kinugawa RamatuelleRestaurantRamatuelle, FranceJapanese-Mediterranean-fusion dishes, buzzy DJ sets
La Réserve RamatuelleHotelRamatuelle, Francefive-star property with French government “Palace” distinction
Villa MarieHotelRamatuelle, Franceboutique hotel hidden in the hills of Ramatuelle

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 16

Inside the Saint-Tropez Hotel Rumored to Be the Setting for 'The White Lotus' Season 4

The next White Lotus might just be a haven on a hill high above Saint-Tropez's sybaritic seaside.

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Airelles Le Château de la MessardièreHotelTo soak up Saint-Tropez ’s sun-dazed glamour from a reimagined 19th-century château—a neo-resort in full swing, with…
PampelonneNeighborhoodStrip of all-day-party beach clubs
Les Parcs de Saint-TropezNeighborhoodResidential community with private villas
Jardin TropezinaSightPrivate beach with lobster platters and rosé
RosebloodRestaurantHotel's pale pink rosé, with jasmine and watermelon notes
La MessardièreHotelExperiences include boxing with a champion
La Messardière’sRestaurant

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