Tropez
Tropez is most commonly associated with Saint-Tropez, a coastal town and commune in southeastern France. The spelling Tropez appears in tourism materials and media as an anglicized or shorthand form of the name. This article provides a concise overview of the place’s location, history, and principal features.
Saint-Tropez lies in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the Mediterranean coast. It
Historically a small fishing village, Saint-Tropez began to expand as a resort in the 19th and 20th
Key attractions include the Vieux Port (old port), the Citadel of Saint-Tropez, the Place des Lices market,
Economy and transport: Tourism, yachting, and luxury retail dominate the local economy. Saint-Tropez is accessible by