10 Best Things to Do for Couples in St Tropez

St Tropez Old Port (Port de Saint-Tropez), also called the Vieux Port, puts the heart and soul of Saint-Tropez on full display with cafes, waterfront views and traditional markets. This area makes up almost the entirety of the Saint-Tropez city centre and allows you to relax at lots of chic, elegant sidewalk cafes to watch people stroll by or see everything from tiny fishing boats to full luxury yachts come into and depart from the port. You may even book cruises that depart here.

The port area also features public art and paintings by local artists that add to the atmosphere. Shopping the traditional markets lets you find that ideal commemorative gift or bottle of local wine.

The Citadel of Saint-Tropez – Museum of Maritime History offers a unique opportunity to see the city from high above in a fortress built in the 17th century. The citadel along the gulf has an unusual hexagonal shape, very worth Instagramming itself. While you’re exploring, don’t forget to stop at the museum, which traces the maritime history of this stunning French Riviera city. The museum includes artefacts and ephemera covering over 500 years of history, tracing mariners from the city all along the Provence coast from Cape Horn to Africa, India and beyond.

You’ll learn about great heroes of Saint-Tropez who served aboard naval vessels and those who braved storms aboard merchant ships or just supported the city economy through fishing.

Boat tours in the Bay of St Tropez offer a romantic way to see the city from the clear blue waters where you can see brilliant sunsets on the horizon. Many of these tours leave right from the Vieux Port in the heart of the city centre, and you can enjoy true luxury aboard a high-end yacht. Both private boat hires and guided tours are available.

On guided tours, you’ll join a group and a knowledgeable guide who can teach you all about the popular sites in the region, including pointing out some celebrity villas. Some tours go between Saint-Tropez and cities like Nice and Cannes, so you can do a day trip to see other Riviera cities as well.

Restaurant Tahiti Beach is a high-end fine dining establishment located on an iconic beach with spectacular views of the endless blue sea and white sand, and delicious food. The restaurant is located in the Hotel Tahiti Beach on the famed sands where 'And God Created Woman' starring Brigitte Bardot was filmed. The beach and hotel are just 10 minutes from the city centre and have been operating for over 60 years as an unspoiled paradise on the Riviera.

The restaurant offers several full bars offering cocktails, aperitifs, wine and beer, fresh seafood and even artisan craft pizzas. You can enjoy everything from a quick snack to a light lunch or even a full multi-course dinner.

Château de Grimaud is a historic castle and symbol of the historic power of what was once known as the Gulf of Grimaud, offering glorious surroundings and scenery. You and your beloved can easily spend an entire day here exploring ramparts and towers, forested grounds and rolling, fertile fields. The photo opportunities will fill your social media feed as you learn about the once-thriving village that was destroyed sometime in the 14th century. The castle was dismantled in the French Revolution.

Today, portions of it have been restored, and the whole is a historical monument. It’s also a popular concert venue and theatre stage where you can enjoy magical performances in just about every genre imaginable.

Bagatelle St. Tropez is a high-class beach club offering refined Mediterranean dishes cooked up by well-trained gourmet chefs who bring authentic French atmosphere and cuisine to the Riviera shores. Here you’ll enjoy live music, chic decor and a menu that will make the most discerning foodie salivate. The restaurant’s owners honed their skills in nations all over the world before bringing their concept home to Pampelonne Beach on the shores of Saint-Tropez. After burning down in 2016, it has been rebuilt bigger and better than ever.

The menu offers seasonal menu items, all fresh, with a playful touch. The surroundings are both elegant and festive with a touch of whimsy. The result is both sophisticated and laid-back at once.

Couples spa treatments allow the 2 of you to recharge after a day of exploring the Riviera and seeing the sights. Saint-Tropez is a resort town, and many high-end hotels and full-featured resorts in the region offer spa facilities where you can enjoy everything from a massage to a sauna treatment, a soak in a Jacuzzi-style hot tub or an elegant mani-pedi, often followed by a refined and elegant meal in a white-tablecloth restaurant.

Even better, many of these facilities don’t require you to be a guest of the hotel or resort to make use of them. Just find the one that offers what you need and book your time.

Sentier du Littoral Saint-Tropez is a walking path along the breathtaking Riviera shores that runs for miles of scenic terrain from foothills to beaches and beyond. The path begins at the La Ponche old quarter and ends at the secluded coastal beach of Plage des Salins. The route varies from rocky paths to steps into the hills and well-worn trails along the beach. You will witness all sorts of natural views and wonders along the way, and at the end, you’ll relax on an unspoiled gold-sand beach shaded by pine trees.

If you’re interested in outdoor adventures, this is a pleasantly romantic way to explore the region’s beauty. The path is well-marked, so you won’t lose your way.

Pearl Beach Saint-Tropez is a fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge offering perfectly cooked food ranging from hamburgers to soufflés and more, plus great coffee. Best of all, it’s all served up in elegant surroundings right on the shore, so you’ll enjoy outstanding views of the gulf and the sandy beach just steps away. The fusion cuisine menu offerings here range from Mediterranean to Peruvian and Far Eastern. Highlights include sushi, parfait and even fruitcake. The coffee is outstanding, and the rose wine is perfectly paired.

The restaurant is in the heart of Saint-Tropez and offers terrific staff who are friendly and welcoming, and offer great service all around. The prices are also quite reasonable.

Les Toits Restaurant & Lounge in Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez offers Provencal cuisine with spectacular vistas served up in a laid-back and easygoing atmosphere. Everything on the menu is fresh and seasonal and pays homage to the flavours of Provence. It’s also a rooftop restaurant, offering fantastic views of the gulf and the city, located on one of the highest vantage points in the village. Menu offerings are made from freshly caught fish, free-range meats and locally sourced vegetables prepared by an experienced gourmet chef.

A pool is also available, as is an indoor dining room. The restaurant is just a few minutes northeast of the city centre.