This summer's best activities in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is a dream destination for a successful vacation, whether you're traveling as a family, a couple or with friends. This destination offers magnificent beaches, sunny activities and a lively nightlife.

The Guide by l'Office recommends the best places to eat, relax and have fun with friends and family. 

enjoy saint tropez as a couple

En family :

Activities :

  • Aqualandwelcomes you to Sainte-Maxime for a day of fun and relaxation.
  • Azur Park, come and have fun in this park with over 35 attractions for young and old in Gassin. 
  • AccrobrancheFor the pleasure of young and old alike, in a magnificent, relaxing setting, discover the different courses for children aged 3 and over in Sainte-Maxime and Grimaud.
  • Mini golf, share a family moment by discovering this mini golf with its different varieties of palm trees and multiple waterfalls in Cogolin.
  • Karting, karting track in Grimaud. Children's and adult go-karts. 
  • Equestrian center, introductory or panoramic pony rides from age 2 at the Ecuries de l'Eau Blanche in Cavalaire. Courses from age 4. 
  • The Ranch la Mène with its educational mini-farm, equestrian center and western-style children's playground, is a must-see in Grimaud.
  • Boat trip on Port Grimaud.
  • Escape game/ Escape game "How will you escape"? Try to free yourself by solving riddles and routes in Cavalaire. 
  • Gendarmerie and Cinema MuseumDiscover the history of this emblematic building, as well as the many films shot on the Var peninsula, and find out more about cinema-related professions in Saint-Tropez, Place Banqui.
  • Boat rental in Suncap or Dockside Yachting Group to discover the most beautiful beaches and secluded bays of the Côte d'Azur.
Family boat rental

Restaurants : 

  • AtLes Salins, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and fish grilled according to the tide, with your feet firmly in the sand.
  • Chez Camille offers authentic family cuisine. You'll find a fine selection of seafood from our local fishermen.
  • La pomme de pinLocated in the heart of Ramatuelle's pine forest, this family-run restaurant serving Italian and Sardinian specialties offers a relaxing interlude with the pasta dishes for which it is renowned. 
  • Tono plage is a gourmet snack bar on the edge of Pampelonne beach, offering fast food during the day and a tapas bar with live music at nightfall. A friendly atmosphere guaranteed! 
  • Les Halles, on the port of Saint-Tropez, discover several foodtrucks and stands offering Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, Oriental and Mexican cuisine... This Provence market calls on local artisans and producers, those who have proven themselves in the world of traditional culinary crafts and flavors from the ends of the earth.

Beaches :

  • Jardin TropezinaJardin Tropezina, designed as a real garden on the beach , where you can spend hours having fun and enjoying yourself, from breakfast to dinner, ending with a live music aperitif for the whole family in Ramatuelle.
  • Le 1051, Ideally located on the mythical Pampelonne beach, Le 1051 invites you to come and share unique moments of escape and unprecedented gustatory discoveries. Simplicity, authenticity and conviviality are the watchwords that punctuate a day at Le 1051.
  • Gigi, in Ramatuelle in the south of France, hidden under the pine forest, Gigi is much more than a restaurant, this beach house is a real place to live. For the enjoyment of parents and children, Gigi Circus, a kids club with a play area supervised by entertainers, welcomes children all day long.
  • Lily of the valley, below the hotel, stretches out over the long beach of Gigaro: Lily of the Valley and its beach club. Restaurants, bars and sunbathing from dawn to dusk make this a charming and friendly place.
  • Club 55With its simplicity and authenticity, this key player in the Tropezian legend for over 50 years has been a pioneer in nature conservation in Ramatuelle.
  • Moorea plage, on the mythical beach of Pampelonne, spend an unforgettable moment with a menu that sings the flavors of the south to enjoy your feet in the sand.
  • L'OrangerieLocated on the legendary Pampelonne beach, L'Orangerie welcomes you in a chic, relaxed atmosphere. Share a warm and friendly moment with friends or family.
  • Les palmiersLes Palmiers, on Pampelonne Bay, is an exclusive address with elegant decor, impeccable service, a personalized welcome and abohemian & hippie spirit with style.
azur park is an amusement park for children, teenagers and adults.
Azur Park
chez camille is a friendly restaurant for family dinners
Chez Camille
jardin tropezina is THE beach for kids
Tropezina Garden

As a couple : 

Activities : 

  • Boat excursion Discover the mythical sites of Saint-Tropez and the peninsula.
  • Massage duo, treat yourself to a moment of well-being around a spa and a relaxing massage.
  • Take a stroll along the old port of Saint-Tropez, a mythical port that has shaped the town's image in many ways. 
  • Visit the "Little Venice of Provence" at Port Grimaud, this colorful little port is now a popular destination for its gentle way of life.
  • Wine tasting at Domaine de La Madrague, located on Gigaro beach, the estate covers 30 hectares of organically farmed vines.
  • Rent a trendy mini mokeThe trendy star of your vacation! She'll take you to the beach, to the market or to the restaurant.

Aperitifs

  • Le Tigrris where you go out, where you dine, where you toast, where you see withoutbeing seen... At TIGRR Saint-Tropez, you'll find Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian specialities served up to you by the DJs on hand, and private concerts on certain evenings of the week.
  • ByblosThe lounge bar is the ideal place to enjoy a drink during the day or an aperitif in the evening, while taking in the magical setting of the Byblos swimming pool.
  • Pearl BeachThe Pearl Beach restaurant is ideally located on the seafront at the entrance to Saint-Tropez. Enjoy an aperitif by the water or on the restaurant's rooftop for a spectacular view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
  • Tropezina GardenEnjoy a live music aperitif on the Tropezina beach every evening from 7.30pm.
Tropezina Garden

Restaurants : 

  • The rooftop restaurant and rooftop bar of the Hôtel de Paris in Saint-Tropez is a delight for lovers of slow life chic. It's an atypical place entrusted to the care of an attentive team.
  • Cucina, with itsdolce vita ambience, the Byblos chef sublimates the taste and products of Italian cuisine.
  • Kinugawa, on the beach road in Ramatuelle, discover gourmet Japanese cuisine in an extraordinary garden.
  • Dolce VitaThe Dolce Vita in Ramatuelle offers Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. 
  • Villa Azur, in a charming, secret location in the old town , this restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant, festive atmosphere.
  • La Voile, in the La Réserve hotel in Ramatuelle, this restaurant raises the colors of a refined gastronomy focused on the pleasure of true flavors.
  • CiprianiCipriani's elegant garden is home to a bar and restaurantset against a backdrop of pergolas, rich drapes and greenery . Throughout the evening, the music evokes the Dolce Vita of summer days: an epicurean condensation of Italy, a Cipriani signature.
  • Le Chai, on a vineyard estate in Ramatuelle, discover Chaï. Whether you 're a wine lover or simply curious, enjoy a lunch, dinner or aperitif by the vines.

Beaches : 

  • La pinède plageWith a view of the Golden Isles from Gigaro beach and in the shade of the pines, for lunch or dinner, enjoy the sweetness and flavors of a "feet in the water" dinner under the stars with a breathtaking view of the surrounding capes...
  • Tikki Beach, with its dreamy beachfront location and relaxed atmosphere, Le Tiki Beach is the perfect choice for an unforgettable experience.
  • Cabane Bambou, a paradise on the road to Pampelonne. Following a bamboo-lined path, you'll discover a place dedicated to happiness, hidden from view.
  • Indie beachin Ramatuelle, planted on the dunes, feet in the water, driftwood and lime, wicker, bamboo, and tables of happy people.
  • Playamigos, the "cabanon de copains" version, and the more confidential places, cultivate a certain art of living, of entertaining, and also of dining in a sunny atmosphere.
rent an electric mini moke to tour the gulf of saint tropez
Mini moke Branché Saint-Tropez
Pearl Beach
chaï, a restaurant in the vineyards
Chai

With friends : 

Activities : 

  • Casino Barrière Sainte-Maxime Sainte-Maxime Casino Barrière: The spectacular view over the bay is a magnificent backdrop for fun around the Black Jack and Roulette tables, or on the slot machines.
  • Paintball, enjoy an unforgettable experience on 4 dedicated paintball courses.
  • Jet skiEnjoy the waves all over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
  • Parasailing, Take off for new sensations and admire a 360° panorama in Sainte Maxim, Port Grimaud, Marines de Cogolin, Saint-Tropez and Cavalaire.
  • PaddleEnjoy an unforgettable moment at sea in Sainte Maxime, Grimaud and Cavalaire.
  • Walk along the coastal path 
  • Pétanque on Place des Lices, with friends, organize a pétanque tournament on Place des Lices in Saint-Tropez.
  • Golf, located 10km from Saint-Tropez, in Grimaud, GOLF UP offers a new approach to golf: fun, accessible to all, and not time-consuming. It's all about having fun, getting started and perfecting your game... but on top-of-the-range facilities and an approved course.

Restaurants : 

  • Maison RevkaMaison Revka, located on the famous Place des Lices in a wonderful garden adorned with roses and jasmine, offers fresh, summery cuisine.
  • Noto, on the mythical Place des Lices and in a festive, musical atmosphere, discover sunny, generous Italian cuisine
  • Salama, this festive restaurant offers Moroccan treasure just a stone's throw from Place des Lices.
  • Le caféIn the shade of the plane trees on Place des Lices, in an atmosphere conducive to escapism and sharing around large, shimmering tables, you'll find at Le Café all the authenticity of a village brasserie, lively and convivial in a live music and DJ atmosphere.
  • Les Moulins, on the road to the beaches, in the heart of a haven of peace, Les Moulins de Ramatuelle welcomes you to spend exceptional moments. Discover the authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.

Pre-box restaurants :

  • Le quai is the HQ for chic aperitifs, exceptional dinners and the village's best parties, with a live show every evening.
  • Suspended on Saint-Tropez's most beautiful terrace, overlooking the harbor and the bell tower, the opera house welcomes you in a chic white and gold decor. Creative performances and unique dance shows follow one another throughout the night. 
  • AtGioia, the terraced garden, shaded by pine and lemon trees, invites you to dine under the stars in a confidential setting, and is ideal for a festive clientele.
The Opera

Beaches :

  • Nikki beach is one of our customers' reference points. 
  • BagatelleThis festive venue offers sophisticated, generous and authentic cuisine in a friendly southern atmosphere.
  • LoulouThe time of day, the mood and the day's catch are the rhythms of the sun-drenched flavors on offer here.
  • Verde, Farniente beach, Provence & its heritage. Immaculate white decor interspersed with driftwood, boho banquettes and armchairs spice up the view.
  • Casa amor, in a bohemian chic setting with your feet in the sand, relax to the sound of music all day long.
  • Shellona, recaptures the timeless spirit of Saint-Tropez: a natural elegance that will delight those in search of endless summers.

Going out at night:  

  • Les Caves du Roy, after more than 5 decades of all-nighters adored by nightclubbers and stars the world over, the Caves du Roy still exudes the same relaxed, happy atmosphere as when it first opened. 
  • Vip Room, for 25 years this mythical club has remained unique in the world over the years and in fashion, seducing a new generation who are no longer interested in appearance but in aesthetics and authenticity. 
  • Gaio, overlooking the port and village of Saint-Tropez, in a sophisticated, intimate and cosy atmosphere, Gaio introduces you to Nikkei cuisine. Live performers punctuate your dinner before it transforms into a club until the wee hours.
  • Sanctumis an experience of celebration and sharing around a culture linked to the international electro scene , immersed in a unique setting.
shellona is saint tropez's timeless beach
Shellona
Le Café
les caves du roy the place to go out all night in a relaxed, happy atmosphere
Les Caves du Roy

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