Worldwide Destinations
SOUTHERN EUROPE, GREEK ISLES &
MEDITERRANEAN: St. Tropez
| Overview | |
| St. Tropez has come to define the French Riviera. The
world's wealthiest and most eccentric flock here in the summer time. Some
travel by yacht and others arrive by jet, and all come to enjoy a
season-long party, before departing to let the small town recover again in
time for next year. It wasn't always like this. St. Tropez used to be an important French naval base, with its port overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Its beauty did not go unnoticed however, with artists like Signac and Matisse and writers like Guy de Maupassant showcasing the city's beauty. The world finally caught on in the 1950?s when a young French actress named Brigitte Bardot captivated the world's imagination when her film, And God Created Woman, was shot here. From that moment on, the city was transformed from a quiet Mediterranean city into a Riviera hot spot, and everyone wanted to go to St. Tropez. St. Tropez's beaches are still legendary today. Aerosmith wrote of taking a Permanent Vacation here, and one-name celebrities like Jack, Oprah, Barbara, and Elton have been spotted in recent years. Of course, you don't have to be a star to enjoy St. Tropez's fine restaurants and hip nightclubs. St. Tropez is everything that you have imagined the French Riviera to be ? and more. |
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| St. Tropez Facts | ||
| Currency | French Franc, although the Euro is being phased in gradually. By July 2002, all transactions will be conducted in Euros | |
| Language | French | |
| Area Code | 04 | |