The short version
- No train goes to Saint-Tropez. The nearest TGV stop is Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, 4 hours 41 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon at the fastest, with fares from €29.
- From Saint-Raphaël, regional bus 876 runs to Saint-Tropez by way of Sainte-Maxime, from the coach station behind the train station. The town lists the fare as €3.
- The Bateaux Verts cross from Sainte-Maxime all year in 20 minutes, €9.20 one way. The boats from Saint-Raphaël stop after October 31.
- The Citadelle and its maritime museum cost €5 and open every day. The Musée de l’Annonciade is €5 or €6 and closed on Monday outside July to September.
- The market on Place des Lices runs Tuesday and Saturday mornings, 8:00 to 13:00, all year.
- The church bell tower is under restoration from early November 2026 to the end of March 2027.
What to see
Start at the port, then walk into La Ponche, the old fishermen’s quarter, and down to its small beach, which appears in And God Created Woman, the 1956 film with Brigitte Bardot.
Climb to the Citadelle, the 17th-century fortress on the hill. The keep holds the museum of the town’s maritime history, €5 and free under 12.
See the Musée de l’Annonciade, in a former chapel, for French painting from 1890 to 1950; several works are away for restoration. Then the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma, in the town’s old police station, about gendarmes on film and the movies made in Saint-Tropez. Until March 7, 2027 it has a show for the 70th anniversary of And God Created Woman.
Go to Pampelonne, in Ramatuelle next door: 4.5 kilometers of sand with about twenty beach clubs, among them Tahiti Plage, open since 1946, and Club 55, since 1955.
Walk the coastal path on the Ramatuelle side. From the Camarat lighthouse it is 50 minutes to Pampelonne and 2 hours 20 to L’Escalet beach.
Getting there and around
Trains leave Paris Gare de Lyon. Toulon is the faster train, 3 hours 47 at best, but the bus from there, line 878 or 879, is longer. Les Arcs-Draguignan is a third choice.
Transavia flies from Paris Orly to Toulon-Hyères in about 1 hour 25 minutes, all year. The airport is 52 kilometers from Saint-Tropez, and one regional bus a day makes the trip.
In summer, traffic into Saint-Tropez is heavy, and the tourist office suggests coming by boat from Sainte-Maxime or Port-Grimaud. In July and August the last boat from Saint-Tropez to Sainte-Maxime leaves at 1:30.
Street parking is paid from April 1 to November 11, €3 an hour for up to 3 hours, and free in winter. The biggest car park is at the Nouveau Port, with 1,477 spaces.
A bike path links Sainte-Maxime and Ramatuelle to Saint-Tropez.
When to go
July and August are hot, with highs around 29°C, and the busiest months for traffic and parking.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the big autumn regatta, fills the port from September 25 to October 3, 2027.
October and November are the wettest months, and January averages a high of about 13°C. The Grande Braderie street sale runs October 23 to 25, 2026, with extra boats from Sainte-Maxime every 20 minutes. Saint-Tropez has Christmas chalets on the harbor from December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
In the off season, the Sainte-Maxime boats are the ones that keep running, about hourly from 8:00 to 18:00 in November and December. The Annonciade closes from November 15 to 30 and from January 15 to February 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get to Saint-Tropez from Paris by train?
Take the TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, 4 hours 41 minutes at the fastest, then bus 876 from the coach station behind the station. Or take the train to Toulon and bus 878 or 879.
Is there a boat to Saint-Tropez?
Yes. The Bateaux Verts cross from Sainte-Maxime all year, 20 minutes, €9.20 one way or €16.30 return. In season there are also boats from Saint-Raphaël, Port-Grimaud and Cogolin.
Can you get to Pampelonne beach without a car?
In summer, yes. Bus 875 runs between Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle, and Ramatuelle runs a free shuttle from the village to the beaches. The shuttle stops out of season. You can also walk the coastal path.
What should I eat in Saint-Tropez?
Have a slice of tarte tropézienne, brioche filled with vanilla and orange-blossom cream, created here in the 1950s. Drink a pale Côtes de Provence rosé at lunch, and order bouillabaisse, the Provençal fish stew, or a pan bagnat for the beach.
Is there a tour that covers the Riviera?
Yes. Our Six Days in Provence meets at Avignon TGV station for three days in Provence, then takes the first-class TGV to Nice for a full-day Riviera tour of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Èze, Cannes and Antibes. All admissions are included.
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