Between sails and old stones in Saint-Tropez

To reach the starting point, go to Saint-Tropez. At the entrance to the town, follow the signs for the town centre, then head towards the Port car park.

(S/E) From the car park, head north-east towards the Centre Nautique building, then walk along the quays of the port of Saint-Tropez lined with yachts and shops. You will arrive in front of the Musée de l'Annonciade.

(1) Turn left onto Quai Gabriel Péri, follow the quays and continue left along the Môle d'Estienne d'Orves to the Saint-Tropez lighthouse.

(2) From the lighthouse, return to the town via the Promenade des Alliées to arrive in front of the Tour du Portalet.

(3) Slip between the tower and the restaurant to arrive in front of the Gulf of Saint Tropez, then walk along it, turning right. Take the pretty footpath along the shore, cross La Glaye beach, followed by La Ponche beach, and continue to the end of La Fontanette beach, where you will find the start of a path marked by a few steps that will take you to Rue Cavaillon.

(4) Continue left to walk past the Harkis memorial and reach the entrance to the Saint-Tropez Marine Cemetery. (While visiting the cemetery, you can see the graves of Pierre Bachelet and Eddie Barclay.)

(5) Turn right onto the small hill, then turn left. After about ten metres, follow the path that leads to the Citadel of Saint-Tropez beltway. At the fork, turn left onto this path. Once on the paved road of Montée de la Citadelle, turn right, pass the entrance to the Citadel and continue to the roundabout on Avenue Paul Signac.

(6) Continue to the right, then straight ahead on Rue de la Citadelle. At the first intersection, turn right onto Boulevard d'Aumale. From this boulevard, you enter historic Saint-Tropez as if stepping into a living story. Here, there is no need to follow a strict itinerary: the narrow streets unfold as you walk, the façades whisper stories, and every turn holds a surprise. As you stroll freely through the shopping streets, where Provençal authenticity rubs shoulders with Saint-Tropez elegance, certain places stand out as essential stops.

(7) The Parish Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, with its iconic ochre bell tower.

(8) The Chapel of Mercy, a discreet witness to local fervour, and many other gems nestled in the old fabric of the village. After strolling through the old town, let yourself be guided back to the harbour.

(9) Back on Quai Suffren, head to its south-western end, then at the fork, take Rue Général Allard. At the end of this street, cross the square, passing in front of the Hôtel de Paris. You will arrive at Place Blanqui, where the Museum of Cinema History is located in an iconic former gendarmerie. Pass to the right of the museum, then turn left onto Avenue du Huit Mai 1945. Continue straight ahead to the port car park (S/E).

Water and toilet facilities along the route.

The Annonciade Museum.

The red lighthouse.

The Promenade des Alliées to the Portalet Tower.

The Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

The beaches of La Glaye, La Ponche and La Fontanette.

The Marine Cemetery.

The Citadel.

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption and the Chapel of Mercy.

The Cinema History Museum, a nod to the legend of Saint-Tropez.

The Port, the old village, and its shopping streets.