The Gstaad Guy’s Guide to Saint Tropez 🇫🇷
Hotels
La Réserve, Ramatuelle
- Quiet
- Distance From Crowds
- Families
La Réserve Hotel Ramatuelle is the best resort that St Tropez has to offer. Those who know, just know.
Hôtel Lou Pinet
- Popping In and Out of Town.
Lou Pinet is a quaint, chic hotel that is very provençal and is the perfect hideaway, set only a few minutes away from town. The Gstaad Guy stays here when he wants the best of both worlds.
Hôtel Le Yaca
- Romantic Poolside Dinner for the famous Yaca Tagliatelle Flambé pasta.
- La Gourmandise Crêpe Proximity of course.
Le Yaca is a boutique hotel in the heart of Saint Tropez, and is very well placed across from The Gstaad Guy’s favourite crêperie, La Gourmandise. It has a lovely, uaint courtyard with a small pool and sun-trap area to tan. The rooms are very small, so don’t go if you can’t pack light. Great for an in-town weekend or a road-trip escape.
Restaurants
Ju 🧃 ☀️
- Juicebar
- Coffee Shop
- Matcha Bar
- Breakfast
- Morning Juice Run
- Matcha On The Go
- Meeting A Friend You Don't Want To See For Too Long
Ju is a juice bar/coffee shop in Saint Tropez. As summer can get unhealthy, The Gstaad Guy recommends stopping at Ju on your morning walk through town to get your greens in. This is also one of the few places that serves american-style matcha and iced coffee in Saint Tropez.
What to order
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Banana bread, Iced coffee, Fresh orange juice, Iced matcha.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Customise your own juice.
Crêperie Gourmandise 🍫
- Crêpe
- All Day
- Everyday
- Breakfast
- Post Breakfast
- Pre Lunch
- Post Lunch
- Pre-Beach
- Post-Beach
- Pre-Shopping
- Post-Shopping
- Pre Dinner
- Post Dinner
If you’re not lining up for one, are you even Tropez-ing? It is an absolute essential when in Saint Tropez. Crêpe calories don’t count.
What to order
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Nutella crêpe.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Ask for your nutella crêpe “extra crispy”. It’s a game-changer.
Loulou Ramatuelle 🏖️ ☀️
- French
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Group lunches by the sea
- Boat access
Known as the famous yellow beach. Make sure you go at the right time of day, as the experiences will differ massively.
What to order
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Starters
Sea bass carpaccio, Pizza à la truffe, Calamari fritti. -
Mains
Breaded veal chop alla milanese, Roasted prawns, Mash potatoes with supplementary truffle. -
Desserts
Red berries pavlova.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
If the waiter says it’s “off-menu”, the dish is very likely over €1000. Be prepared. Also, tips go a long way in Saint Tropez. So tip the person seating you to make sure you get the best table available.
Club 55 🏖️ 🎶
- French
- Mediterranean
- European
- Lunch
- Live music
- Impeccable Food
Le Club 55 is a timeless icon. Where beach clubs started, Club 55 is to Saint Tropez what the Hollywood sign is to Los Angeles. Everything remains the same year after year, with great food and occasional live music. And by that The Gstaad Guy means real live music — not a DJ with a smoke machine pointed at your face.
What to order
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Starters
Crudités basket, Artichoke with vinaigrette, Lentil salad, Onion tart. -
Mains
Steak tartare, Sole meunière. -
Desserts
Tarte tropézienne, Fraises des bois and framboises.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Make sure to say hello to the owner, Patrice De Colmont.
La Réserve à la Plage ☀️ 😎
- Mediterranean
- Understated Beaching. Shopping For Your Summer Wardrobe.
There’s nothing The Gstaad Guy loves more than beaching in Loro Piana, with Loro Piana. At La Réserve à la Plage, everything adorns Loro Piana’s colours and patterns from the parasails, sun loungers, towels, chairs and placemats.
What to order
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Starters
Greek watermelon Salad, Sea bream ceviche, Salmon sashimi with caviar. -
Mains
Fish of the day, Truffle mashed potatoes. -
Desserts
Chocolate mousse, Fruit platter.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Save space for the chocolate mousse, it’s out of this world.
Indie Beach 🐚☀️
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Beach vibes
- Good Music
Indie Beach is what a Saint Tropez beach party was like in the 90s, when people went to beach clubs to have fun instead of today’s bottle-size contests. Fridays and Saturdays are when lunch turns into a party. Expect good music and a young crowd.
What to order
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Starters
Yellowtail carpaccio, Crispy gambas, King crab tartar. -
Mains
Veal Milanes, Linguine al pomodoro. -
Desserts
Tiramisu. For drinks, Palais Constance Rosé, Matcha.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
The Gstaad Guy came up with the Veal Milanese & Pasta dish here during a collaboration with the restaurant a few years ago, so make sure you try it out. Palais Constance Rosé is served here.
Chez Camille 🌙
- Seafood
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Group Meal
- Good Music
Chez Camille is an understated Saint-Tropez icon, known for their wood fired bouillabaisse en famille. It’s located in a secret cove, making it the perfect place to come with close friends, family, or your romantic interest. Great for an understated lunch, too, but more romantic for dinner.
What to order
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Starters
Moules gratinées, Calamars à la provençale. -
Mains
Bouillabaisse, Sole meunière, Linguine au Homard, and Langouste Grillée.
It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)
Ask for the daily specials!
Kinugawa 🍣
- Japanese
- Dinner
- Group Dinners
- Sushi
Kinugawa is The Gstaad Guy’s favourite Japanese in Saint Tropez.
What to order
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Starters
Go heavy on starters, Shake no tataki, Maguro tartare, Thon & saumon carpaccio, Baby spinach salad, Lobster roll, Black cod roll, Wagyu nigiri, King crab nigiri. -
Desserts
Frozen fruit platter.
Cherry 🍒
- Italian
- Dinner
- Pasta
- Date Night
- Candlelit Dinner
Cherry is the perfect place for date night in Saint Tropez. Ordering more than one pasta is a must. Similar to New York’s Carbone.
What to order
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Starters
Meatballs, Beef carpaccio. -
Mains
Truffle ravioli, Cherry's spicy vodka, Veal milanese, Limone spaghetti cacio & pepe. -
Desserts
Wild strawberry cup. For drinks, Palais Constance Rosé.
La Réserve, Ramatuelle
Hôtel Lou Pinet
Hôtel Le Yaca
Ju 🧃 ☀️
Crêperie Gourmandise 🍫
Loulou Ramatuelle 🏖️ ☀️
Club 55 🏖️ 🎶
La Réserve à la Plage ☀️ 😎
Indie Beach 🐚☀️
Chez Camille 🌙
Kinugawa 🍣
