{"id":4483,"date":"2010-04-08T16:58:30","date_gmt":"2010-04-08T20:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=4483"},"modified":"2012-12-27T11:20:08","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T15:20:08","slug":"st-tropez-cultur-festival-spot-french-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/08\/st-tropez-cultur-festival-spot-french-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Tropez, a cultural and festival spot on the French Riviera"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo of the Streets of Saint Tropez<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Originally a fisherman town and a spot where sailors would stop to spend the night, Saint Tropez has developed into a must-see for chic European travelers. <\/strong> Frequented by artists and writers in the early 20th century and immortalized by the Brigitte Bardot film Et Dieu Cr\u00e9a La Femme, Saint Tropez remains a magical part of the South of France.\u00a0 It attracts thousands to its Proven\u00e7al open-air market, open throughout the year every Tuesday and Saturday<\/strong>.\u00a0 Located in the town\u2019s main square, La Place des Lices transforms into almost two hundred stands of Proven\u00e7al colors and delicacies.\u00a0 Find perfect souvenirs – a wide array of home decorations, antiques, books, clothes, shoes and jewelry.<\/p>\n

This month, Saint Tropez is kicking off a year-long event celebrating the culture and history of Argentina<\/strong>.\u00a0Photographic, historical and musical exhibits will present not only the specialties of Argentina, but also its relationship with St. Tropez.\u00a0 Exhibits will be shown at the Place des Lices, as many other parts of the community are participating in the celebration.\u00a0 Events will take place in the library, local caf\u00e9s, bookstores and cinemas.<\/p>\n

Also coming up in this Mediterranean town is the 33rd Festival Armen<\/strong>.\u00a0 Combining art, sailing and water-skiing, this festival attracts more and more each year.\u00a0 There will be art exhibits held at the Salle Jean Despas as well as boat races and water-skiing competitions off the St. Tropez coast.<\/p>\n

While you discover the quaint village of Saint Tropez<\/a>, don\u2019t forget that it\u2019s a town full of fascinating history.\u00a0 Did you know that Saint Tropez is the home to France\u2019s first modern art museum?\u00a0 Le Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019annonciade is dedicated to the pointillism, nabis, and fauve movements that took place in France among the avant-garde artists between 1890 and 1950.<\/strong> Among many artists that came to the village, Pablo Picasso spent significant time in this Mediterranean town.\u00a0 You can visit the house on la rue des Bouchonniers where he painted The Odalisque.<\/p>\n

Get yourself some of the original products from Saint Tropez: The sandales trop\u00e9ziennes are a must-have for a summer wardrobe.\u00a0 Check out the K.JACQUES boutique on 25 rue Allard where they\u2019ve been making these strappy sandals since the 1930s.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to stop and get a pastry called \u201cLa Tarte Tropezienne,\u201d a disc of brioche filled with heavenly cream and topped with pearls of sugar.<\/p>\n

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Saint Tropez<\/div>\n<\/div>Come <\/strong>discover the beauty of the\u00a0French Riviera<\/a> and fall in love with the glittery town of Saint Tropez<\/strong>.\u00a0 Book a vacation rental in Saint Tropez<\/a> now with New York Habitat and<\/p>\n

A 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Saint Tropez, French Riviera (PR-629)<\/a> located in the center of the village above great shopping and two steps from great caf\u00e9s and restaurants, and a short walk to the beach.<\/p>\n

A\u00a03 Bedroom Townhouse in Saint Tropez, French Riviera (PR-722)<\/a> is spacious, accommodating up to 6 people.\u00a0 Located in town and has a terrace.<\/p>\n

Let us know your favorite things about Saint Tropez in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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