The harbour and the village
Café de Paris and Sénéquier anchor the quayside for people-watching over the yacht line-up. A block inland, Place des Lices hosts the twice-weekly market (Tuesday and Saturday) under plane trees — the village's other social hub, and a good contrast to the harbour's yacht-scene energy.
Pampelonne beach clubs
A short drive or boat-shuttle south, Pampelonne beach holds the legendary clubs — Club 55 (the original, low-key beach lunch since 1955) and Nikki Beach (the loud, DJ-driven scene). Loungers and table service run roughly €30–120 per day depending on the club and season.
“The Vieux Port is the people-watching morning; Pampelonne is the beach-club afternoon. Most Saint-Tropez days do both.”
Practical visit
There's no train to Saint-Tropez — arrive by car (90 min from Cannes) or by seasonal boat from Sainte-Maxime or Nice. Parking is scarce and expensive in summer; many visitors park outside the village and walk in, or arrive by boat directly to the port.
