SAINT-TROPEZ, LONG AFTER THE SUN SET

Saint-Tropez is not just a destination, it's a feeling. Once a quiet fishing village on the French Riviera, this small coastal town has grown into a global symbol of glamour, art, and effortless Mediterranean living.

- By Noeli Jesudas

Yet beyond the yachts, designer sunglasses, and celebrity whispers, SaintTropez still holds onto its soul. It is a place where old traditions meet modern luxury, where slow mornings turn into lively nights, and where every street seems to tell a story. If Paris is the heart of French elegance, Saint-Tropez is its sun-kissed escape.

A TOWN WITH A COLOURFUL PAST

Long before Saint-Tropez became a playground for the rich and famous, it was shaped by fishermen, sailors, and artists. The town is named after Saint Torpes, a Roman officer who was martyred in the 1st century. According to legend, his body arrived on these shores by boat, giving the town both its name and its spiritual roots. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists like Paul Signac were drawn to the unique light of the region. Their paintings put Saint-Tropez on the cultural map. Later, in the 1950s and 60s, French cinema, especially films starring Brigitte Bardot, tumed the town into an international icon. Since then, SaintTropez has balanced fame with tradition, never fully losing its local charm.

CULTURE YOU CAN FEEL, NOT JUST SEE