Saint-Tropez owes much of its international renown to the many famous artists who have stayed or lived there. In 1892, Paul Signac moored at the town's small and then completely-unknown port in his boat "Olympia". Maybe he had read the pages on Saint-Tropez written by Guy de Maupassant in his journal "Sur l'Eau" while he was sailing aimlessly around on his boat "Bel Ami" between Cannes, Saint-Raphaël, Saint-Aygulf and Saint-Tropez...

"Chapelle Sainte-Anne". Built in 1620 to thank heaven for preserve the town from plague and dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, the chapel walls are decorated with many ex-votos. Open to the public on May 18th (Bravades), July 26th Sainte Anne) and August 15th (Liberation).

Beaches. "La Bouillabaisse" "Les Graniers", "Les Canebiers", "La Moutte" and "Les Salins".

The naval cemetery. One of France's rare naval cemeteries, offering unequalled views over the Bays of Saint-Tropez and Les Canebiers.

"La Citadelle". The Citadel underwent numerous modifications over the centuries, before falling into disuse in the 19th century, when the strategic interest of this perfectly-preserved fortress finally diminished. Bought up by the town in 1993 and made a listed monument, the Citadel - is currently being restored. Guided tours. Entrance fee.

"La Maison des Papillons". Butterfly House. Rue Etienne Berny.

"Musée de l'Annonciade". Place Georges Grammont Sculptures and paintings by the Pointillist, Fauvist and "Nabis" movements.

Arts and crafts workshops and art galleries

"Chapelle Sainte-Anne", stunning views over the bay and the Southern Alps

"Môle Jean Réveille", the jetty is the perfect vantage point for regattas

At the foot of the Citadel's ramparts : superb panoramic views over the Bay of Saint-Tropez