My Summer in St Tropez

How to order like you are in the south of France + My Favorite spots

St. Tropez is one of those places that doesn’t need much explanation—you just get it when you’re there. Last summer, we rented a villa through Bo House, smack in the center of town. No car needed, no schedule to stick to. We all did our own thing, which made it easy to actually enjoy the trip.

Salama, right across from us, became a regular spot. Moroccan food, good music, and always a bit of dancing. It was the kind of place where you let loose! The merguez was probably some of the best I have ever had.

For beach days, we hit up Lou Lou (more lively and lots of people watching) and La Réserve (soothing luxury). Both had their own qualities, but at the end of the day, it was all about relaxing by the water, eating well, and just being.

Le Sénéquier was our go-to for a nightcap—people-watching central, but that’s St. Tropez for you. And Le Marché? Go early. We showed up at 10 AM and were swamped by the crowds. Lesson learned.

St. Tropez is what you make of it, and for me, it was simple but lively: good food, good wine, fantastic energy and a lot of sun."

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How to order like the French do:

Seafood and Wine Vocabulary:

Fruits de Mer (Seafood):

Huîtres (Oysters)
Moules marinières (Mussels marinière)
Homard grillé (Grilled lobster)
Crevettes (Shrimp)
Poisson (Fish) (Another useful term)
Accompagnements (Side Dishes):

Salade (Salad)
Frites (Fries)
Boissons (Drinks):

Vin blanc (White wine)
Vin rosé (Rosé wine)

Useful phrases:

Puis-je avoir la carte des fruits de mer, s'il vous plaît ?
(Can I have the seafood menu, please?)

Je voudrais des huîtres, s'il vous plaît.
(I would like some oysters, please.)

Je vais prendre des moules marinières.
(I will have the mussels marinière.)

Je voudrais un homard grillé.
(I would like a grilled lobster.)

Je voudrais une salade en accompagnement.
(I would like a salad as a side.)

Je vais prendre des frites, s'il vous plaît.
(I will have some fries, please.)

Je voudrais une bouteille de vin blanc, s'il vous plaît.
(I would like a bottle of white wine, please.)

Merci beaucoup !
(Thank you very much!)

St Tropez Guide

Below find my daughters list of places we wanted to try while there. We went to many however there wasn’t enough time to go to all of them! She is excellent at holiday research so this is a very useful list.

Beach Clubs

1. Tahiti Beach
   Address: Route des Plages, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Classic, iconic beach spot

2. Byblos Beach
   Address: Route de l'Epi, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Chic and trendy

3. LouLou Beach Club (Closed Thursday)
   Address: Route des Plages, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Stylish, laid-back atmosphere

4. La Réserve à la Plage
   Address: Chemin de l'Épi, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Exclusive, luxurious vibe

5. Bellini Plage
   Address: Plage de Pampelonne, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Casual, relaxed setting

6. Club Les Palmiers
   Address: Route de l'Epi, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Popular, lively crowd

7. Shellona
   Address: Route de l'Epi, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Elegant, Mediterranean flair

8. Fonduege Praduge
   Address: Pampelonne Beach, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Trendy, with a bohemian touch

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Restaurants

1. Salama (Moroccan)
   Address: 1 Chemin des Conquettes, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Exotic, vibrant ambiance

2. La Petite Plage
   Address: Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Coastal, laid-back dining

3. Le Cheval Blanc
   Address: Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Upscale, beachfront experience

4. Byblos
   Address: 20 Avenue Paul Signac, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Glamorous, hotel dining

5. Lou Pinet
   Address: 70 Chemin du Pinet, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Boutique, charming vibe

6. Gigi Ramatuelle
   Address: Route des Marres, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Elegant, countryside setting

7. Hôtel La Ponche
   Address: 5 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Historic, intimate atmosphere

8. Le Sénéquier
   Address: 29 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Famous, waterfront café

9. Le Sube Lounge Bar
   Address: 15 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Relaxed, portside cocktails

10. Chez Camille (On the Beach)
    Address: Plage de l'Escalet, 83350 Ramatuelle
    Rustic, beachfront dining

11. Café Laperouse
    Address: Hôtel Lou Pinet, 70 Chemin du Pinet, 83990 Saint-Tropez
    Elegant, Parisian style

12. Le Girelier (Seafood on the Port)
    Address: 23 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
    Fresh, portside seafood

13. Cucina Byblos
    Address: Hôtel Byblos, 20 Avenue Paul Signac, 83990 Saint-Tropez
    Authentic, Italian flavors

14. Luna Rossa (Place des Lices)
    Address: 1 Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez
    Charming, Italian trattoria

15. Château de la Messardière (Japanese Restaurant)
    Address: 2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint-Tropez
    Sophisticated, Japanese fusion

16. Shellona
    Address: Route de l'Epi, 83350 Ramatuelle
    Upscale, Mediterranean cuisine

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Nightlife

1. La Petite Plage
   Address: Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Lively, beachfront evenings

2. Le Sube Lounge Bar
   Address: 15 Quai Jean Jaurès, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Relaxed, chic cocktails

3. Noto (Restaurant with Entertainment)
   Address: 9 Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Vibrant, dinner and dancing

4. Shellona
   Address: Route de l'Epi, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Stylish, sunset vibes

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Markets

1. Poissonnerie Sovio (Fish Market)
   Address: 2 Rue Clémenceau, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Fresh, local seafood

2. Fromagerie du Marché (Cheese Market)
   Address: 12 Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Artisan, French cheeses

3. Spar Les Tournelles (Ramatuelle)
   Address: 15 Place Gabriel Péri, 83350 Ramatuelle
   Convenient, local grocery

4. Casa Italia (Deli with Produce)
   Address: 4 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Italian, gourmet deli

5. La Marée Tropezienne
   Address: Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Fresh, local produce

6. Traiteur Auberge des Maures
   Address: 4 Rue Docteur Boutin, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Traditional, French delicacies

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Activities

1. Yoga at Hôtel La Ponche
   Address: 5 Rue des Remparts, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Peaceful, seaside yoga

2. Place des Lices Market (Tuesday and Saturday Mornings)
   Address: Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez
   Bustling, local market

3. La Terrasse (Wine Bar and Tasting in the Vineyard)
   Address: Château Minuty, 2491 Route de la Berle, 83580 Gassin
   Scenic, vineyard tastings