Bouillabaisse Beach, Saint-Tropez, French Riviera, France

Plage de la Bouillabaisse is a sandy beach in Saint-Tropez, a famous seaside town on the French Riviera, in the south of France. It is the closest beach to the town centre, only a short walk from the old port. The beach faces west across the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, so it is one of the best places in town to watch the sunset. It has fine sand and calm, shallow water, which makes it good for families. The beach has a public part and a few beach clubs and restaurants.

What to See

Relax on the sand, swim in the calm water and enjoy the view across the gulf to the hills and the towns on the other side. In the evening, the beach restaurants are popular places to watch the sun go down. The beach is a good starting point to explore Saint-Tropez on foot. Nearby you can visit the old port with its yachts and cafés, the colourful houses of the old town, the Citadel with its museum of maritime history, and the Annonciade Museum with paintings by famous artists.

How to Get There and Practical Information

The beach is about 10 to 15 minutes on foot west of the old port of Saint-Tropez. There is a car park nearby, but it fills up quickly in summer. The nearest airports are Nice and Toulon-Hyères, and in summer there are also boats to Saint-Tropez from nearby towns. The public part of the beach is free, and sunbeds can be rented at the beach clubs. The beach is small and gets busy in July and August, so come early in the day or in the evening for the sunset.