When to Visit: Timing Is Everything
Saint-Tropez transforms dramatically by season.
Peak Season (July-August)
- Beaches packed
- Prices astronomical
- Parking impossible
- Celebrity watching prime
- Reservations essential everywhere
Shoulder Seasons (May-June, September-October)
- Weather perfect
- Crowds manageable
- Prices lower but still high
- Best compromise
- Sea warm for swimming
Off-Season (November-April)
- Many businesses closed
- Authentic village atmosphere
- Dramatic price drops
- Weather variable
- True Saint-Tropez visible