Saint-Tropez (10)
01.04.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Time to see Saint Tropez
April - it is the perfect time to enjoy Saint Tropez, sipping a glass of rosé in the sunshine and taking in the ambience of it all. This month, ahead of the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix in May, the resort town enjoys beautiful mild weather and none of the tourist crowds that so famously flock here in the summer months.Read more … It’s a great time to see Saint Tropez
09.03.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Sailing event takes place this evening in Saint-Tropez
The ARMEN Festival in Saint-Tropez is again offering a spring time escape on the water. The traditional sporting event will take place on the eve of spring - from the 9th to 18th March. Read more … ARMEN Festival kicks off this evening
19.02.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: 13 million euros for modern infrastructure and better quality of life Exclusive interview with the Mayor of Saint-Tropez
Exciting new projects lie in the pipeline in Saint-Tropez and they are set to broaden the appeal of this popular destination. There are new apartments in Dalle des Lices and the old convent, a day care centre, and a transformation of the Gendarmerie into a new film museum. Not only is Saint-Tropez a magnet to visitors in the summer, it also offers a high quality of life all year-round.
Read more … Building for the future
22.01.2012
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Mayor insists he is not overspending in 2012
The Mayor of Saint-Tropez Mr Jean-Pierre Tuveri has announced an exciting multi-million euro budget for 2012.
A figure of 50,982,943 euros has been estimated for the overall budget, which is to cover general running costs as well as major investments.
Read more … Budget details released
31.12.2011
Provence & Côte d’Azur: Happy 100th birthday to the torpedo!
One of the only industrial companies of its kind in the area is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. The French state shipyard Direction des Constructions Navales, Systemes et Services (DCNS), belonging to the Saint Tropez torpedo factory, will be 100-years-old. Read more … 100 years of torpedos
30.12.2011
Provence & Côte d’Azur: The party is well and truely over for le Voile Rouge
Apart from Paris Hilton's disappointment, what else could go wrong for legendary beach club the Voile Rouge? Founder of Association Cap Pampelonne and head of Niourlago beach in Saint-Tropez Khaled Khoudair is openly outraged at the club's demolition in December. "This will destroy a cult that took the world by storm. It is all too typical for France, destroying things that are good." Read more … End of an era
10.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Mystery surrounds death at home of Hôtel de Paris proprietor
It was his love of art for which billionaire hotelier Claude Dray was known, but it was in real estate where he made his fortune. And among the 76-year-old's prestigious projects, was the reconstruction of the Hôtel de Paris in Saint-Tropez. Sadly, Mr Dray will never see this project realised.
Read more … Hotel owner murdered
08.12.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Closure of Saint-Tropez party beach club
The beach club La Voile Rouge, notorious for its party-loving, champagne-drinking celebrity clientele, has been demolished by French authorities.Read more … Party's over for La Voile Rouge
14.11.2011
Provence & Côte d'Azur: The party is over for a Riviera hotspot
The Saint-Tropez beach club, La Voile Rouge, notorious for its party-loving, champagne-drinking celebrity clientele, has been ordered to close by French authorities. Read more … Closure of Saint-Tropez party beach club
