Saint Tropez is a very fashionable destinationand makes this little village one of the most famous in the world. An essentialmeeting place for jet setters, Saint Tropez takes people by surprise because ofits simplicity and traditional rustic appearance. But the harbor will remind youof the wealthy that call this place home, with the finest and largest yachts thatare docked here. The town offers great designer, haute couture and off-the-pegclothing boutiques. Considered to be the world capital of sailing and of theArts, Saint Tropez impresses all who visit.Inthe early afternoon, you will visit Ramatuelleand Gassin. The villages were originally created to allow the locals toescape the numerous pirates of the Mediterranean waters. Gassin is a lovelyvillage perched high on an inhospitable rocky land above the Mediterranean Sea.The village is classified among the ‘most beautiful villages ofFrance’. There are numerous beaches close to Gassin,including the famous beach at Pampelonne, and some parts of the attractivecoast fall under the protection of the Conservatoire de Littoral, anorganization established to preserve the flora and fauna along the coast andacross the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Ramatuelle covers the top of a hill and itspleasant narrow streets meander around the town in a circular pattern. Thevillage is generally known as an arts and crafts center and there are a numberof little galleries to visit as you wander around.Finallyyou will visit the medieval village of Grimaud, with its beautiful provincialflower-filled narrow streets. The village is dominated by the ruins of itscastle and from there you can have a panoramic view of the coast and the hillscovered with the forests of the Massif des Maures mountains.
