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dStreet-by-Street: St-Tropez

Clustered around the old port and nearby beaches, the centre La Fontanette beach leads
of St-Tropez, partly rebuilt in its original style after World War II to a coastal walk with views
over Ste-Maxime.
(see p56), is full of fishermen’s houses. In the port itself,
traditional fishing boats are still to be seen moored side-by-side
with sleek luxury cruisers of all shapes and sizes. Behind the
port-side cafés of the quai Jean-Jaurès, the narrow, bustling
streets are packed with boutiques and restaurants. The town
is overlooked by the church’s wrought-iron bell tower in the
centre and the citadel just outside.
The Ponche quarter is a
comparatively quiet and
unspoiled area of St-Tropez.
Tour Vieille R U E D E S R E M PA R T S

R U E D E L A P O N C H E

The Port de Pêche Place de la
The Tour Vieille separates this port from Ponche
La Glaye beach next door. LA G LA Y E
Tour du
Portalet
PLACE DE L’HOTEL DE VILLE R U E S I B I L L E

M I S T R A L

St-Tropez Old Town Q U A I F R E D E R I C R U E D U C E P O U N S A N M A R T I N
The ochre-coloured rooftops
of the Old Town and azur-blue
sea make an arresting view. Q U A I J E A N J A U R E S

Môle Jean
Réveille

. Quai Jean-Jaurès
The attractively painted houses and
packed cafés lining the quay have
enticed visitors and inspired artists
for over a century.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp199–200 and pp211–12