Located on the gorgeous French Riviera, Saint Tropez is a small fishing village on the southern end of France. It’s about halfway between Marseille and Nice.

One of the best ways to enjoy of Saint Tropez and the French Riviera region is by luxury yacht. Take in breathtaking views cruising on the Western Mediterranean.

Popular with the rich and famous, taking a luxury yacht charter on the superyacht M/Y MARY JEAN II is the ideal way to experience a VIP lifestyle. M/Y MARY JEAN II was built in 2010 by Italian custom yacht builder – ISA Yachts.

M/Y MARY JEAN II superyacht is 61.73 metres in length. The luxury yacht has accommodations for twelve guests in seven, ensuite staterooms. The roomy owner’s stateroom even features a king sized bed for ultimate relaxation after an enjoyable day of boating.

Superyacht M/Y MARY JEAN II is available to charter in the Mediterranean. Take in stunning views of Saint Tropez and French Riviera.

The yacht’s interior is incredible. You can try the onboard gym for some exercise or enjoy a romantic fine dining experience or host a party in the large dining area. Afterwards, relax and watch your favorite movie on the large cinema screen that’s located in the yacht’s Sky Lounge.

This luxury superyacht also provides an endless selection of water entertainment options, such as – Waveriders, water skis, kayaking as well as diving equipment to explore below the Mediterranean surface.

If a luxury yacht charter has been on your bucket list, plan a luxury travel experience to Saint Tropez and cruise the Western Mediterranean on the M/Y MARY JEAN II superyacht. Let The Life of Luxury help plan and book your travel itinerary. Follow this luxury blog for more travel destination stories.

Photo: ISA Yachts / Marc Paris

On the beautiful Mediterranean coast sits Saint Tropez. A town in the scenic French Riviera, Saint Tropez has been one of the more popular beach resorts in southern France. Also convenient, Saint Tropez is just a short drive from either Nice or Cannes, France.

Whether you are looking a romantic get-away or a memorable vacation or holiday, consider staying at one of the area’s luxury villas in Saint Tropez.

We wanted to share several luxury villa to consider staying at rather than a crowded hotel where you sometimes have to deal with throngs of vacationers.

Villa Castle
Feel like royalty in this amazing Saint Tropez villa. Couples who come to rent this luxury property will feel like they are in their own Tropezienne palace. Villa Castle is seven bedroom property and very close to Pampelonne’s Moorea and Bora Bora Beach. You have direct access to the Mediterranean Sea. The luxury villa includes its own Jaccuzi, gym room and large swimming pool with private bar. You’ll also find a home cinema, which is ideal for a romantic movie night.

Villa My Beautiful
Situated in a perfect location, this luxury villa is a short two minutes from beautiful Pampelonne beach. Villa My Beautiful is a six-bedroom villa with a large living room with sliding doors that open to a covered terrace, a spacious dining room, plus a well-equipped kitchen.

Villa Palmeraie
This beautiful property overlooks the Bay of Saint Tropez. Just a short walk from the centre of the Saint Tropez, Villa Palmeraie features a stunning master bedroom and balneo bathroom with views to die for. The villa property a spacious and private garden that’s perfect for intimate dinners. The villa has three additional bedrooms, in addition to a heated swimming pool.

Villa Cap Sauvage
Found nearby Escalet Beach, which is a remote area of coastline that is quite popular with naturists. Villa Cap Sauvage is a six bedroom villa sitting high on a cliff offering amazing sea views. The Saint Tropez setting also conjures a feeling of wonderful isolation. The villa is surrounded by a large garden that provides direct access to the sea.

Villa Eos
Enjoy a fully serviced, five bedroom luxury villa found just minutes from Pampelonne Beach and the exclusive Club 55. Villa Eos offers guests a spacious garden that includes a heated Jacuzzi for ultimate relaxation. There is a BBQ area and pizza oven plus a large heated swimming pool. Inside, the luxury villa features a light-filled lounge area that’s ideal for simply relaxation and leaving your worries behind.

If interested in traveling to Saint Tropez and booking a stay a one of the above luxury villas, contact us today and we can help plan out your entire luxury travel itinerary. Follow our luxury blog to read about other villa rentals form around the world.

Photo: St Tropez House

Pan Dei Palais – Saint-Tropez

Pan Dei Palais is a 12-room historic mansion turned luxury boutique hotel that’s located in the heart of Saint-Tropez.

The spectacular mansion was originally built in 1835 by French General Allard for his wife Princess Bannu Pan Deï.

Offering 12 individually appointed guestrooms, the Pan Dei Palais also features an interior garden, pool, Valmont Spa, Turkish bath and world-renowned restaurant.

Pan Dei Palais also features the luxurious Valmont Spa. This elegant spa allows its guests to indulge with a body treatment in the luxurious on-site treatment room, or in their private guestroom.

This spa gem found on the sunny Côte d’Azur, where tanning was made fashionable by the likes of Coco Chanel, has the solution to maintaining a healthy glow AND truly healthy skin.

Known as the Valmont Spa’s signature offering, the VALMONT Princess Pan Dei Treatment features Intensive Sun Repair (60 min, 275 EU).

The Princess Pan Deï Treatment begins with a cleansing and gentle enzyme exfoliation to optimize penetration of the active ingredients and to boost the skin’s glow.

The aim of the Princess Pan Deï treatment is to moisturize and repair harmful sun damage including sunburn, skin dehydration, breakdown of collagen and elastine fibers, pigmentation and freckles.

For reservations please visit, www.pandei.com or ring 33 (0) 4-94-17-71-71.

One of the major must-see excursions, while vacationing on the Cote d’Azur, is Saint Tropez. This lovely location for a luxury villa rental and a wonderful diversion from the hustle and bustle of modern life, and in some ways, from reality.

Some people just take in Saint Tropez for a one hour beach stop, though the length of time that you stay in this lovely destination is fully up to you. Saint Tropez is a well-known vacation spot for the famous, and the rich, yet it has a very interesting, and unexpected history.

Saint Tropez began as a small fishing community, and has been around since the days of Nero. Nero killed a Roman citizen named Tropes, for his faith in Jesus Christ. Because of Tropes’ proud and public acknowledgment of his religious beliefs, Nero perceived him to be a threat to his government.

Tropes’ head was chopped off, and his body was sent out to sea. The boat then resurfaced in the small fishing village of Saint Tropez, and Saint Tropez became a well-known as a place of solace and escape from persecution.

Nowadays, Saint Tropez is more well-known for its visitors that are not so politically, or religiously inclined. The wealthy and well-known flock to Saint Tropez on a daily basis. The first celebrity to make an appearance was Paul Signac. Paul was a famous painter of the impressionist school.

Many other artists followed suit after Paul, but Saint Tropez didn’t become the trendy hub that it is now, until the late 1950’s. Around this time Brigitte Bardot bought land on the island after shooting a movie there. She fell in love with the island’s beauty and drama.

You will find that many famous people own some land on the lovely island. Some people have large yachts that they keep on Saint Tropez as well. These are some of the many things that make Saint Tropez an ideal destination if you’re looking for villas to rent in France and for anybody who wants a taste of the glamorous life.

You will see nothing but glamor on this beautiful island. Some of the more attractive elements of Saint Tropez are its adorable twisty streets, and airy feeling, lightly colored villas.

There is a traditional French town square, where elderly gentlemen play games like chess and petanque. There is also tons of shopping in Saint Tropez that rivals the shopping available in Hollywood, California. There are many glamorous boutiques, and adorable places to eat. The island has seemingly been built for the rich and important.

This is why one of the favorite activities for some of the lesser-known Saint Tropez vacationers, is people watching. The summer months are the some of the best times to visit Saint Tropez. The street traffic is pretty terrible, but the beaches are exquisite.

During the Winter and Spring months, you will find that Saint Tropez is not very crowded. You can enjoy the city as a more romantic getaway, and secluded destination.

Families, singles, couples and groups will find a wealth of attractions in Saint Tropez to suit any taste. Seeing famous singers or actors who are known to frequent this French hot-spot is not uncommon.

Many of the most wealthy and famous people in the world travel here for a peaceful getaway. You can do the same by renting St. Tropez villas and experience a luxury lifestyle yourself.

France is well known for its many exquisite artistic productions. Tourists need not be art enthusiasts to enjoy visiting The Museum of the Anunciation in Saint Tropez. Featuring exquisite works from artists such as Rouault, Bonnard, Signac and Braque, this museum offers a wide variety of original art.

Most of the paintings found in this museum reflect the image of the original St. Tropez village before the 1960s when it was transformed from a fishing village to a luxury paradise for the wealthy and famous.

Saint Tropez is home to two shopping squares, giving tourists a genuine taste of the city’s livelihood. Visitors to Place de Lices may enjoy choosing from several restaurant venues with delectable French cuisine. The low prices for the high quality food is a rarity in this city, only to be found at Place de Lices.

Many local entertainers set up performances in this square during the day. Place aux Herbes is a fresh market square with local vendors selling fresh fruit, vegetables and many other items. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere reflects France’s old-world charm.

Beach lovers will enjoy visiting Pampelonne Beach, gazing out over the clear turquoise water. Usually this enormous beach is fairly busy.

This famous spot boasts warm and shallow water, generous lengths of sand and the nearby promenade.  Featuring several shoppes, cafes and bars, the promenade offers beach visitors plenty of variety.

Saint Tropez offers plenty of rich history for those interested in learning about the origins of this beautiful French peninsula. Nearly four hundred years old, the Citadel of Saint Tropez sits atop a hill overlooking the city and the ocean.

This old fortress is home to the Museum of Shipping and Local History, offering tourists the opportunity to learn more about days gone by in this historic city.

Once utilized to guard Saint Tropez stand three medieval towers: Guillaume Tower, Jartier Tower and Portalet Tower which may be observed from a distance. After visiting the Portalet Tower, tourists will notice the Coastal Pathway nearby which provides a lovely walk through the city passing several more attractions.

It is believed that these towers were built before the Citadel, making them some of the oldest structures in the city. Built to withstand any kind of detrimental attack, the towers are impressive with their sound structure and are a must-see attraction for tourists.

Those who wish to venture four miles outside the city limits will enjoy seeing the remains of Grimaldi Castle in Port Grimaud. Parts of the castle still stand, believed to have been built around the tenth century A.D. Situated on land gifted from William the Good, the castle was originally erected by Gibelin de Grimaldi