Port of Saint-Tropez

The port of Saint-Tropez, the beating heart of the village

The port of Saint-Tropez is the heart of the village, and it has always been so. Today, it lines up luxury yachts and small colourful boats, but it was long a fishing and trading port. The Saint-Tropez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic place, a reflection of the charm and history of the city.

From fishing port to legendary port

In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the port of Saint-Tropez lived on maritime trade and fishing, animated by its traditional boats, the pointus. Now world-famous, it lines up yachts along the quays today, without having lost its character. Its colourful houses and its pointus, immortalised by the painters, make it one of the most emblematic images of the French Riviera.

What to see

Here you admire the yachts, the colourful pointus and the famous ochre-façaded houses that line the quays. The port also offers fine views of the Citadelle and the village bell tower. It is the ideal place to stroll, watch the ballet of the boats and soak up the unique atmosphere of Saint-Tropez, between tradition and glamour.

Practical information

The port of Saint-Tropez lies in the heart of the village, reachable on foot. The quays are public spaces freely accessible, open at all times and on the level; the shops and restaurants around have their own hours. The walk along the port is particularly pleasant in the morning or at the end of the day, away from the crowds.

What is a pointu in Saint-Tropez?

It is a traditional Mediterranean fishing boat, brightly coloured, emblematic of the old port of Saint-Tropez and immortalised by the painters.

What is there to see at the port of Saint-Tropez?

The yachts, the colourful pointus, the ochre-façaded houses and the views of the Citadelle and the bell tower, in the heart of the village.