Saint-Tropez has around thirty beaches, spread across three quite distinct areas : the small village beaches, reachable on foot from the port ; the long Pampelonne beach and its beach clubs ; and the wild coves of the Cap, to the south. One thing worth knowing before you set off : most of the beaches people call « Saint-Tropez beaches » are not in the town of Saint-Tropez itself, but in Ramatuelle or La Croix-Valmer. This guide sorts them by area to help you choose according to the mood of the day : a swim just steps from the centre, a chic day at a beach club, or an unspoilt cove far from the crowds.
The essentials
- The beaches fall into three areas : the village (on foot), Pampelonne and its beach clubs (Ramatuelle), and the coves of the Cap (Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer).
- The best known is Pampelonne, 4.5 km of sand ; the most unspoilt are L’Escalet and Cap Taillat.
- Pampelonne is public and free : only the beach clubs charge for sunbeds and service (from around 30 € for a mattress to 250 € for a front-row daybed, indicative 2026 prices).
- Swimming is best from June to October, with the sea between 22 and 26 °C in summer.
- The Kube Saint-Tropez hotel’s private beach, Cybele, sits on the sand at Pampelonne (setting designed in partnership with Maison Kujten, daybeds from 100 € in July and August, shuttle from the hotel).
Which is the most beautiful beach in Saint-Tropez ?
The most beautiful beach depends on what you’re after. For glamour and buzz, it’s Pampelonne, in Ramatuelle : 4.5 km of sand, the legendary clubs and clear water. It’s here, on Pampelonne, that Kube Saint-Tropez has its private beach, Cybele. For calm and nature, head to L’Escalet or Cap Taillat, about twenty minutes away : unspoilt coves, with no buildings, perfect for snorkelling. And if you’re staying in the village, small beaches like Les Graniers or La Ponche offer a swim on foot, frequented mostly by locals early in the morning.
The main beaches at a glance, before the area-by-area detail.
| Beach | Town | Access | Sand / pebbles | Lifeguard | Price | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampelonne (public) | Ramatuelle | 10 min by car | Fine sand | In season | Free access · sunbeds at clubs (30 to 250 €) | Varied, festive to family-friendly |
| Cybele (Kube Saint-Tropez’s beach) | Ramatuelle | 10 min or Kube Saint-Tropez shuttle | Fine sand | Private service | Free swimming · club from 100 € (Jul.–Aug.) | Chic, Kube Saint-Tropez’s private beach |
| Tahiti | Ramatuelle | 10 min by car | Golden sand | In season | Free access · sunbeds at clubs (30 to 250 €) | Glamorous, legendary |
| La Ponche | Saint-Tropez | On foot (centre) | Pebbles | No | Free access (no service) | Intimate, historic |
| La Glaye | Saint-Tropez | On foot (backstreets) | Sand and pebbles | No | Free access (no service) | Small, discreet cove |
| Les Graniers | Saint-Tropez | 10 min on foot | Sand and pebbles | No | Free access (no service) | Family-friendly, snorkelling |
| Les Canoubiers | Saint-Tropez | 4 min by car | Sand | No | Free access (no service) | Quiet, local |
| La Bouillabaisse | Saint-Tropez | 15–20 min on foot | Sand | No | Free access · sunbeds at clubs | Family-friendly, gulf view |
| Les Salins | Saint-Tropez | 10 min by car | Golden sand | In season | Free access (no service) | Nature, dunes and pines |
| La Moutte | Saint-Tropez | 15 min by car + walk | Golden sand | No | Free access (no service) | Wild, secluded |
| L’Escalet | Ramatuelle | 20 min by car | Sand and rocks | No | Free access (paid parking) | Wild, snorkelling |
| Cap Taillat | Ramatuelle | On foot from L’Escalet | Sand | No | Free access (no service) | Wild, crystal-clear water |
| Cap Lardier | La Croix-Valmer | Coastal path (on foot) | Sandy coves | No | Free access (no service) | Unspoilt, no facilities |
| La Briande | La Croix-Valmer | On foot | Sand | No | Free access (no service) | Natural, untouched |
| Bonne Terrasse | Ramatuelle | Car | Sand | No | Free access (no service) | Quiet, family-friendly |
| Gigaro | La Croix-Valmer | 25 min by car | Golden sand | In season | Free access · sunbeds at clubs | Wild but equipped |
A word on prices, since it’s the most common question. « Free access » means you can walk onto the sand and swim for free, not that the sunbeds are free. On the village beaches and the coves of the Cap there is in fact no service at all: no sunbeds to rent, you come with your own towel. At Pampelonne, Tahiti or La Bouillabaisse, the sand is likewise public and free to access, but beach clubs (Cybele, Club 55, Loulou, Byblos Beach…) are set up there: they are the ones charging for sunbeds and service, from 30 to 250 € a day depending on the club and the spot (indicative prices). So you can lay your towel for free on the public sand, or pay a club for the comfort and the dining.
The village beaches, reachable on foot
The village of Saint-Tropez has a dozen or so small beaches reachable on foot from the port. They are free, often intimate, and frequented by regulars. You don’t come here for the facilities, but for a quick swim in an authentic setting.
La Ponche. In the heart of the old village, a small stretch of sand and pebbles sheltered by the jetty. The water is calm, the backdrop made of fishermen’s houses. You’ll mostly cross paths with regulars, early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Access on foot only, no lifeguard.
La Glaye. A few steps from La Ponche, between two sections of ramparts, a cove of sand and pebbles reached through the backstreets. Clear, calm water, ideal for a quick swim near the centre.
Les Graniers. The easiest to reach : 10 minutes on foot at the foot of the Citadel. Sand and pebbles, a gentle slope, calm water. A restaurant opens in summer facing the bay. No lifeguard, but the rocks bordering it lend themselves well to mask and snorkel. In the morning it’s still a neighbourhood beach ; on August afternoons, it fills up fast.
Les Canoubiers. East of the village, 4 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot. A small sandy beach facing the bay, shallow waters, a calm and local feel. Showers, toilets and a pontoon.
La Bouillabaisse. At the western entrance, 15 to 20 minutes on foot along the seafront. A large sandy beach with a view over the gulf, several restaurants and beach clubs. Shallow water, handy with a family, and beautiful light at sunset.
Les Salins. 10 minutes by car to the east, a long stretch of golden sand lined with dunes and pines. Wilder and quieter, with a lifeguard in season and a restaurant. Good to know : posidonia (seagrass) can cover the water’s edge at times. It’s natural, unpredictable, and helps renew the coastline.
La Moutte. One of the wildest in the area. You reach it by a path across the Treilles de la Moutte estate, after 15 minutes by car and then a walk. Golden sand, a natural setting with no facilities, few people. No parking nearby.
Pampelonne and its beach clubs (Ramatuelle)
Pampelonne is the largest beach in Saint-Tropez : 4.5 km of fine sand in the town of Ramatuelle, 10 minutes by car from the village. It alternates free public stretches and private beach clubs. The water is clear, the bottom sandy and the slope gentle, which makes it a safe beach for swimming, with lifeguards in season across several sectors. In summer, the car parks (often paid) fill up before noon.
Tahiti, at the northern end, is the most glamorous part, heir to the 1960s : golden sand, historic clubs, access via a path through the dunes.
The Pampelonne beach clubs
You come to a beach club to rent a sunbed or a daybed for the day, and to lunch with your feet in the sand. The main addresses (indicative 2026 prices, taken from the establishments’ websites ; booking advised in high season) :
| Beach club | Style | Sunbed / daybed (2026, indicative) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybele | Elegant, Mediterranean | daybeds from 100 € (Jul.–Aug.) | the Kube Saint-Tropez hotel’s private beach, setting in partnership with Maison Kujten |
| Club 55 | Authentic, historic | mattress 42 €, parasol 19 € (no sunbeds) | an institution since 1955, still independent |
| Loulou Ramatuelle | Chic, family-friendly | bed 70 €, double bed 170 €, canopied bed 250 € | cuisine by chef Jules Pronost |
| Byblos Beach | Palace service | sunbed 100 €, seafront 120 € | the Byblos hotel’s beach |
| La Réserve à la Plage | Quiet luxury | sunbed 85 €, double 250 € | Philippe Starck decor, Loro Piana partnership |
| Jardin Tropezina | Refined, woody | sunbed from 29 €, mattress from 60 €, bed from 150 € | Les Airelles beach, chef Jean-François Piège |
Cybele, Kube Saint-Tropez’s private beach
Cybele is the Kube Saint-Tropez hotel’s private beach, on the sand at Pampelonne in Ramatuelle. Its setting was designed this season in partnership with Maison Kujten, for a hushed Mediterranean atmosphere, and you lunch on seasonal cuisine facing the sand. Daybeds from 100 € in July and August. Booking is done online or through the Kube Saint-Tropez concierge, who also runs the shuttle from the hotel ; it’s best to book ahead in high season.
Book at Cybele · The beach website
The wild coves of the Cap (Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer)
South of Pampelonne, Cap Camarat and Cap Taillat shelter the most unspoilt beaches on the coast. Most have to be earned : you reach them on foot along the coastal path, and they have no facilities. Bring water, a hat and good shoes.
L’Escalet. 20 minutes by car, a beach that alternates sand and smooth rocks, in clear water. It’s the starting point of the path to Cap Taillat, and one of the best snorkelling spots around. Paid parking nearby, no lifeguard.
Cap Taillat. Reachable on foot from L’Escalet (30 to 40 minutes’ walk), it’s a sandy isthmus linking the coast to an islet. Very clear water, no buildings. One of the finest walks on the coast.
Cap Lardier. In the town of La Croix-Valmer, a succession of small coves linked by the coastal path, without the slightest infrastructure. One of the wildest beaches in the Var.
La Briande. Before Cap Lardier, reachable only on foot. Warm sand, very clean water, an untouched environment. The path to it crosses scrubland and pines.
Bonne Terrasse. At the western end of Pampelonne, a discreet beach in a rocky setting. Calm water, a good choice for families wanting to avoid the crowds.
Gigaro. In La Croix-Valmer, 25 minutes by car. Wilder but well equipped : showers, restaurants, sunbed rental. Black rocks in the water make it a good snorkelling spot. Lifeguard in season.
Which beach to choose for your stay ?
With family. Go for calm waters and simple logistics : La Bouillabaisse and Les Canoubiers in the village, the public sector of Pampelonne or Bonne Terrasse on the Ramatuelle side.
For nature. Cap Taillat, Cap Lardier and La Briande offer untouched landscapes and limpid water. La Moutte is the good alternative on the Saint-Tropez side if you want to stay near the village.
For the chic. The Pampelonne beach clubs, from Cybele to Club 55, for a day of sunbeds and lunch by the water. Remember to book in high season.
Practical info : access, parking, swimming
Access and parking. In summer, the car parks at Pampelonne and the coves fill up before noon. Better to arrive early, or reach the village beaches on foot. For the Cap, some beaches are accessible only by the coastal path.
Swimming season. The water stays mild for much of the year, around 14 to 15 °C in winter, and swimming becomes pleasant from June to October, with a sea between 22 and 26 °C in high summer. June and September offer the best balance of warm water and reasonable crowds.
The seagrass (posidonia). Several beaches see the water’s edge covered with beds of posidonia at certain times. It’s natural, varying from one beach to another, and it’s the sign of a healthy ecosystem.
Facilities. The Pampelonne clubs and the developed beaches offer showers, toilets and first-aid posts. The coves of the Cap have nothing : bring water and sun protection.
Where to stay near the beaches
To move easily from one area to another, it’s best to stay between the village and Pampelonne. The Kube Saint-Tropez hotel, in Gassin, is a few minutes from Pampelonne and has its own beach, Cybele, served by a shuttle. It’s a handy base for pairing a morning in a cove of the Cap with a lunch with your feet in the sand.
The choice is yours : a quick swim at the foot of the village, a day of sunbeds at Pampelonne, or a walk out to a cove of the Cap. Whatever your plan, set off early in summer, and keep one morning for a wild beach : it’s often the best memory of the trip.
The simplest way to enjoy all three areas : drop your bags between the village and Pampelonne, and head to the beach each morning.
FAQ
Pampelonne for glamour and buzz, L’Escalet or Cap Taillat for the wild and snorkelling. In the village, Les Graniers and La Ponche for a swim on foot.
All the village beaches are free, as is the public sector of Pampelonne. Only the beach clubs charge for sunbeds and service.
No, the beach is public and free. It’s the private clubs set up on the sand that charge for access to their sunbeds and their restaurant.
From around 30 € to 250 € a day, depending on the club, the spot and the season : from 29 € for a sunbed (Jardin Tropezina) or 42 € for a mattress (Club 55). At Cybele, the private beach of the Kube Saint-Tropez, daybeds start at 100 € (July-August). Expect up to 250 € for a front-row double bed (Loulou, La Réserve). Indicative 2026 prices.
Yes. Swimming is best from June to October. The water hovers around 14 °C in winter and climbs to between 22 and 26 °C in summer, with June and September the best months.
The village of Saint-Tropez has only small beaches reachable on foot. Ramatuelle holds the big, well-known beaches : Pampelonne and the coves of the Cap.