Is Saint Tropez losing its stars? It was reported last week that there is a clear a lack of stars in Saint Tropez this summer. The beautiful resort of Saint Tropez, which shot to fame in the sixties in part because of the popularity of French icon Brigitte Bardot is usually full of big name stars. But not so far this year. Denzil Washington arrived recently, but there is a distinct feeling that he is a rare gem: this is a most exceptional occurrence; so much that mainstream French TV News carried a feature bemoaning this strange state of affairs.
The Cote d'Azur has certainly been quieter generally this year, especially because of a large proportion of the usual French visitors choose to holiday with family rather than take their usual holiday basking in sun. The financial crisis has influenced many in Europe and the States. The upside is that big name resorts such as Frejus, Cannes and Saint Tropez which are usually very busy in height of summer are less much less crowded and thus far more pleasant.
Saint Tropez has great charm, focused around the beautiful harbor which is host fantastic yachts alongside traditional fishing boats. Its many pedestrian zones have good individual shops, many offering spectacular savings in summer sales, 50% discount seems to be norm.
The main square and recreation areas have a delicious sense of old Provence epitomized of the games of boule which last far into the night. Saint Tropez offers many restaurants and cafes and a lively nightlife supplemented with good beaches.
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