Colors of Saint-Tropez - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
San Tropez is a city of splendid traditions which have been formed through many centuries. The city owes its name to a martyr Saint Torpes. Local residents treat their patron saint with honor and each year great celebrations are organized to respect the patron. The Festival takes place in the middle of May and lasts for three days. The celebration has gained the greatest popularity and recognition among foreign guests. The program of the festival is a unique fusion of festive ceremonial military parades, the brightest carnival processions, astonishing pyrotechnic productions and great music performances.
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In August (or more precisely, at the end of the month) another regatta awaits those visiting St. Tropez, which is a kind of preparation for the sailing competition that is to take place the following month. We are talking about L'Aoutienne-Trophée Pourchet, and the event is no less than its September counterpart. The harbor of the Pearl of the Cote d'Azur is fast becoming the most visited place in the entire city. Its visitors include both city guests and locals. About thirty yachts participate in the festival, with thematic excursions, with cruises on luxurious sailboats being a wonderful addition to the event.
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September is interesting not only because it is a time for holding a colorful sailing competition, but also for the fact that it is an interesting time for music lovers and connoisseurs of beauty. The thing is that, at this time in Saint-Tropez, a delightful musical event called Nuits du Château de la Moutte is held in one of the most remarkable historical sights Château de la Moutte. Here, in the magnificent courtyard of the French castle, you can listen to equally beautiful works of classical music. This venue was chosen because from here, from the inner courtyard, fantastic views of the Cote d'Azur enveloped in gorgeous sailboats and boats open up. The European Day of Music, Fete de la Musique, is also celebrated in Saint-Tropez on June 21st. The venue of the event is the picturesque streets of the city.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Saint-Tropez
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Étienne, Fréjus, 19.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint-Raphaël, 20 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, Grasse, 49 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de la Platéa, Antibes, 52.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, Vence, 63.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 69.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 70.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Étienne, Fréjus, 19.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de la Victoire, Saint-Raphaël, 20 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, Grasse, 49 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de la Platéa, Antibes, 52.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Ancienne cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, Vence, 63.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 69.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 70.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Saint-Tropez
♥ Castle 'Château de La Napoule' Alpes-Maritimes, 37.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Antibes' Alpes-Maritimes, 51.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Roquefort' Alpes-Maritimes, 55.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Gourdon' Alpes-Maritimes, 57.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Pontevès' Var, 58.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Nice' Alpes-Maritimes, 70.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de La Napoule' Alpes-Maritimes, 37.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Antibes' Alpes-Maritimes, 51.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Roquefort' Alpes-Maritimes, 55.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Gourdon' Alpes-Maritimes, 57.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Pontevès' Var, 58.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Château de Nice' Alpes-Maritimes, 70.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Saint-Tropez. Learn the best periods to visit Saint-Tropez to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Saint-Tropez.