Saint-Tropez (France Riviera)

Saint-Tropez is a French Riviera cruise port in southeastern France (western Mediterranean). The port is located approx 100 km (62 mi) west of Nice (Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region). The town covers a total area of approx 15 km2 (6 mi2) and has population around 6,000.

The list of French Riviera (Cote d'Azur) ports also includes Antibes, Bandol, Cannes, Cassis, Marseille, Sanary-sur-Mer, St Raphael, Toulon, Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) and Monte Carlo (Monaco).

Among the best tourist attractions are the famous beaches, numerous nightclubs, bars and bistros. Musee de l'Annonciade has a fine art collection. A 16th-18th-century fort is currently serving as a naval museum.

The fame of St Tropez came after the actress Brigitte Bardot starred in the movie "And God Created Woman" (1956). The town is named after a Roman soldier killed for his Christian faith. The well-preserved body of the soldier floated ashore and pilgrims came to pay homage to his burial site, given the name of Saint Tropez.

Port Grimaud in St Tropez bay was built in 1966 by a local architect and yachtsman. The port is a sheltered boat harbor waterway, covering a water area of 27 hectares (67 acres) and with 15 km (9 mi) long quays. The port's min water level is 3,5 m (harbor's entrance) and 2 m (in the canals),

St Tropez port has 2 marinas (800 berths) and serves boats, ferries and cruise ships. In the summer, a regularly scheduled ferry service is offered between St Tropez and Nice, Cannes, St Raphael, Sainte-Maxime. Private yacht chartering is also a popular way of travel along the French Riviera.

Saint-Tropez cruise terminal