St. Tropez: Anything Goes! Saint Tropez France Travel Party

St. Tropez's reputation precedes it. No matter what you might have heard about this amazing area--it's all true! Basically, anything goes! St. Tropez (pronounced 'san-tropay' by Europeans) is one of the world's most decadent wonders, sporting the best of restaurants, nightlife, beaches, shopping and beautiful people.

No one should miss visiting this famous (or, some might say, infamous!) locale, on the Southern Riviera, in their lifetime. Coastal cities such as Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes and Marseille and further south to St. Tropez, make up the Côte d' Azur. The Côte d' Azur, meaning "Blue Coast", is wedged between Italy to the north, and Spain to the South. Made famous by world renowned actress, Bridgett Bardot in the 50's, its perfect weather and party atmosphere make St. Tropez a 'must do' destination getaway.

Fast Fact: Saint Tropez's port, at the beginning of the twentieth century, was mainly used for shipping and fishing. By the end of WW II (1944), the port was destroyed then rebuilt. An ideal location for Paris artists, writers and actors to set up shop during the summer months, St. Tropez garnered its reputation by the 1950s, as an eclectic area.

I found myself in the middle of a champagne spray fest dancing on my table. As I looked around, most of the crowd was now dancing on tables, chairs and the bar. The champagne spray fest quickly turned into a "lick fest"...

Getting There:
There are a few ways to get to St. Tropez, other than your own private plane or yacht. It is a quick hour and a half hop from Paris by plane, into Nice. You can also take the TGV, the super speedy train, which takes you on a scenic ride through France. The TVG south, takes approximately 7 hours and will also drop you into Nice. Once there, rent a car in Nice and drive an additional 2 hours along the coast to St. Tropez. Prepare to make this a leisurely drive, stopping at quaint villages such as Eze and Cannes, for some local wine and cheese.

Once in St. Tropez...

Le Byblos is "The" place to stay. Built in the style of a Mediterranean village, celebrities, royalty, and the privileged commence at the Byblos, from May through the end of July, to socialize, party and enjoy the 'scenery'. The Byblos boasts an incredible pool area, two restaurants, a piano bar, shopping and a nightclub. Rooms range from $600 US upwards to more than $3,000 dollars, per night.