We come to St.-Tropez for its mesmerizing light, its atmosphere, sometimes vibrant, sometimes soft and soothed. It has also for its climate, so often sunny. Its long summer nights, beaches with crystal clear water and its lively evenings. It finally comes to its cuisine, addresses legendary that stand the test of time and new that give a youthful look to this former traditional fishing village. Facing the sea, feet in the sand or on the heights, in course secret or before the eyes of all on the port, here is our selection of the ten most beautiful terraces of Saint-Tropez.
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SÉNÉQUIER, AN INSTITUTION
Inaugurated in 1930, the terrace of Sénéquier has seen the biggest stars around the world. Juergen Wackenhut / Shutterstock
The story begins in 1887, the year when Marie and Martin Sénéquier opened, place the Herbs, their first shop in which he fashioned their famous nougat soft. In 1930, under the leadership of their children, the pastry family expands to a café with a large terrace on the port. What we know today with its famous chairs red canvas that have seen so many stars : Brigitte Bardot during the shooting of the film And God created woman, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Moss, Johnny Hallyday, Jacques Chirac, but also Matisse and Picasso. The café Sénéquier, now held by Thierry Bourdoncle, owner of many restaurants in Paris, did not receive less than 600,000 guests each year. To be sure of finding a table, and enjoy the tranquility of the port before the onlookers there, pouring out by the hundreds, get up early and go for breakfast. The map of gourmet pastries prepared in the bakery adjoining, to enjoy with a chocolate-iced, specialty of the house. Then go in the shop to offer you a nougat of course, but also a bag of macaroons with almonds. Success is guaranteed !
The Sénéquier, 29 quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open every day from 7: 30am to 3 hours in the morning. Tel. : 04 94 97 20 20.
THE SUBE, The HISTORIC HOTEL DU PORT
from the balcony of the Hotel Sube, it boasts a breathtaking view on the port of Saint-Tropez. V alery Hache/AFP
Old relay of diligence, became the mansion of the marquis Alban Martin de Roquebrune, the hotel Sube throne, unperturbed, on the port of Saint-Tropez. On the first floor, a narrow balcony with a few tables, offers a unique view of the bustling life of the port, with its series of yachts, extravagant, the lighthouse and in the distance the coast of Grimaud and Sainte-Maxime. This bar of marine history, to the decor of an English club, has long been a point of reference for artists and intellectuals. Alexandre Dumas, Guy de Maupassant, who mentions the hotel in his novel On the water in 1876, Paul Signac, Apollinaire, or even Orson Welles, who set up his easel to paint a scene of Bravado, have invested in particular places, each in their time, proof that the Sube through time without a wrinkle. The perfect place for a coffee/croissant/orange juice early morning, perched high above the crowd.
Hotel Sube, 15 quai du Bailli de Suffren, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open all year round. Tel. : 04 94 97 30 04.
Lunch at the water’s edge
THE GRANIERS, A FISHERMEN’S HUT MODERNIZED ON THE BEACH
Chic and discreet, the restaurant of the beach of the Graniers is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre of Saint-Tropez. Marc de Delley
ten-minute walk from the centre of the city, a quiet hideaway, an address, calm and peaceful in a cove in the shadow of the Citadel : the beach of the Graniers. Here, you can enjoy lunch with your feet in the sand before lounging on this lovely little beach of the bay of Canoubiers. On the menu : the 1001 flavors of the Mediterranean (fresh fish, including delicious grilled sardines, colourful salads and meat gold barbecue) served by a dynamic team, smiling and playing the card of casual. The decor, the owners – of the country’s children – have wanted to preserve the spirit hut of fishermen of the 1950s, far from the bling of the many restaurants of Saint-Tropez. It is beautiful, classy and discreet.
The Graniers, 1 beach of the Graniers, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open from April to September from 12: 30 to 16 hours and from 19: 30 (July-August). Tel. : 04 94 97 13 43.
THE BEACH OF les SALINS, TURQUOISE WATER AND fine SAND
The restaurant of the beach of les Salins is facing a turquoise water. Beach of the Salins Photo/press
It was nice to know it for years, come there and go back every summer, the beach of les Salins does not cease to enchant us. Its turquoise sea, first, its wild nature and its peacefulness also then that detonate a few kilometers away, the decibel level of Pampelonne. Frequented by regulars who like to gather on this corner of paradise still preserved, the eponymous restaurant serves mediterranean cuisine, simple but refined. Under the umbrellas of blue, which is scattered in front of a home white, you can enjoy the catch of the day in a relaxed and welcoming ambiance, few metres from the shore. After you dozed off on the deck of the restaurant, and have done a few laps, take a walk on the stunning coastal footpath that runs along the coves to the surface of the translucent water. A wonder.
The Salins, route des Salins, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open every day from April to October for lunch from noon. Tel. : 04 94 97 15 66.
Sunset
THE TIGRR, A PANORAMIC VIEW of THE GULF
Overlooking the village, bar-restaurant, Le TIGrr offers a panoramic view of the harbor and the gulf of Saint-Tropez. Laurent Pons
place des Lices, this is distinct in the distance, perched on the hill of the Citadel. This former family residence built in the Nineteenth century, with its white façade and green, is now home to the hotel Ermitage. Entering the dark hall, it is hard to imagine that we are heading towards one of the most beautiful terraces of Saint-Tropez. Overlooking the village, bar-restaurant, Le TIGrr, the concept of which is also available to Megève and Gordes, offers a panoramic view on the port and the gulf, and represents our’yeux one of the most beautiful spots to enjoy a cocktail facing the sunset. On the map, a series of bite-sized asian (dim sums, sushi, spring rolls…) ideal to accompany Spritz, Mojito or glass of champagne while listening to the DJ revisit titles nostalgic and tubes of the summer. An address insider trading, confidential, and festive, that allows you to find the time of an evening the mood of the Holy-Too’ sixties.
The TIGrr, 14 avenue Paul Signac, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open from may to October, every day from 18 hours to 2 hours. Tel. : 04 94 81 08 10.
THE BOUILLABAISSE, TAPAS ON THE BEACH
lounge Atmosphere relaxed at the beach bar-restaurant The Bouillabaisse. Bouillabaisse / Photo press
This is an institution terrace. Located at the entrance of the city, the restaurant La Bouillabaisse serves for more than forty years for this fish soup typical of the region. With a private beach, the hotel has been taken over in 2015 by Ludovic Moutet, is equipped with an outdoor bar with chilean and low tables on the sand. An address family is ideal for an aperitif facing the sun that sets behind the hills of Grimaud. The card : the swimming pools of rosé and refreshing cocktails and a nice selection of tapas and plates to share. Friendly Service and casual atmosphere are particularly appreciated !
Bouillabaisse Beach, départementale 98A – Area of the Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open all year for lunch, and from April to October in the evening from 19 hours. Tel. : 04 94 97 54 00.
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LILY OF THE VALLEY, A JEWEL FACING THE SEA
Opposite the island of the Levant, in the green nature of the Cap Lardier, this 5-star hotel was designed by Philippe Starck. Lily of the Valley / Photo press
Opened in June 2019, the new 5-star hotel Alain Weill, has quickly found its place in the top 10 of the most beautiful hotels of the region. Opposite the island of the Levant, in the green nature of the Cape Lardier, Lily of the Valley has been designed by the designer Philippe Starck, which drew its inspiration from the gardens of Babylon, the architecture of the abbeys of provence and the design of villas in california. Suspended above the ocean, the terrace restaurant, run by the former head of the Byblos Vincent Maillard, enjoys a stunning view over the bay of Cavalaire. At the end of the day, facing the pool, which seems yards the horizon, you can enjoy an enchanting interlude, in this glorious place that you’ll struggle to leave.
Lily of the Valley, hill St. Michel, boulevard Abel Faivre, District of Gigaro, 83420 La Croix-Valmer. Open all year round from 19 hours. Tel. : 04 22 73 22 00.
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Pan Deï, an oriental palace in the heart of Saint-Tropez
The Pan Deï Palais, accredited Relais & Châteaux, blends successfully the intimacy of a luxurious family home with the charms of exotic a palace in india. The Pan Deï/Press
no one will doubt that to two not the place des Lices, lies a palace of the thousand and one nights. Behind a discreet facade of the rue Gambetta, the main shopping streets of the city, the large wooden door of the Pan Deï Palais, still closed, maintains the mystery. A native of Saint-Tropez, the general Allard, who has served the king sikh of the Panjâb Ranjît Singh, built in 1835 for his wife princess Bannu Pan Deï, this building of provence in full heart of his native village. Converted into a hotel under the impetus of Stéphane Courbit, the establishment, accredited Relais & Châteaux, blends successfully the intimacy of a luxurious family home with the charms of exotic a palace in india. In the courtyard on the ground floor, around a beautiful swimming pool with mosaic (who managed the feat of turning into a terrace or dance floor thanks to its removable floor), stand tables in the restaurant DolceVa. In the kitchen, the chef Marco Garfanini revisits the great classics of transalpine. Plates of high-flying, which, of course, denote with the oriental design of the hotel, but delight lovers of Italian cuisine.
The Pan Dei Palais 52 rue Gambetta, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open all year round from 19 hours. Tel. : 04 94 17 71 71.
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THE WAVE Of GOLD, THE TABLE STAR OF SAINT-TROPEZ
in Front of the sea, the three-star chef Arnaud Donckele reveals all its art. Richard Haughton
youngest French chef awarded three stars by the Michelin guide, Arnaud Donckele, 43 years old, has put down its suitcases at the hotel White Horse (ex-Residence of the Pine forest) in 2005. For the last fifteen years, native of Rouen, feast of the most gourmets of Saint-Tropez, with its cuisine, subtle and bold. “I want to cause a firework of flavours,” says the chef who doesn’t hide his taste for unusual combinations and astonishing. Under old pine trees at the water’s edge, with stunning views of the gulf, Arnaud Donckele sublime products of the Provence and the Mediterranean, between the land and the sea, with his escapades in the 5 or 7 acts. Experience exclusive and unforgettable.
La Vague d’or, plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Open from mid-may to early October, every evening except Wednesday from 19: 30 to 22 hours. Tel. : 04 94 55 91 00.
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THE PATIO, A BUBBLE OF ROMANTICISM
At the heart of this ancient family home, a court discreet and bucolic. Valentina Somma riva
Located at the foot of the Citadel, in a nice quiet alley and flowers, the hotel Yaca is a haven of peace in full heart of Saint-Tropez. This family home built in 1722 and turned into a hotel after the war by Philippe Tallien, former dancer of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo and antique shop, and hosts as early as the late 1940’s the artists who come to stay in the region. Orson Welles, Tyrone Power, Greta Garbo and Louis de Funès are now among the prestigious customers of the establishment. Taken in the 1980’s by the family of Huret, the Yaca is today one of the most beautiful 5 star Saint-Tropez. Here, no large terrace on the street, but a charming courtyard with palm trees and cactus. At the edge of the pool, the chef of the restaurant Le Patio offers a gourmet journey to Italy. On the menu, carpaccio of scampi, vitello tonnato, bottarga from Sardinia, ravioli house… Served in a sumptuous décor and intimate which allows it to offer a soft parenthesis bucolic and romantic.
Le Yaca St Tropez, 1 boulevard d’aumale, 83 990 Saint-Tropez. Open every day from may to October, from 20 hours to 23 hours. Tel. : 04 94 55 81 00.
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