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Saint-Tropez

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The short answer

Saint-Tropez is a tender port, and you land right in the village by the Old Port. The old town, Citadel and Place des Lices market (Tuesday and Saturday mornings) are all on foot. For the famous beaches, take a taxi or the seasonal bus.

Getting ashoreTender boat ashore
Distance to townYou land in the village. Everything in the old town is walkable. Pampelonne beaches are at least 3 km away (What's In Port).
Gateway forOld Port, Citadel, Place des Lices market, Pampelonne beaches, Port Grimaud
Walk to Old town, Citadel5–20 minutes · Free
On the chart

Where Saint-Tropez lies

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Where your ship docks

Ships anchor in the bay. Tenders land at the Old Port (Vieux Port) or the New Port (Nouveau Port), only about 150 m apart. There is no cruise terminal; a tourist information point is near each landing (What's In Port).

Shuttle. No ship shuttle needed; tenders land in town.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The wayTimeCost
Walk to Old town, Citadel5–20 minutesFree
ZOU bus line 875 to Pampelonne beachesUnverifiedUnverified
Saint-Tropez electric shuttle bus to Around town, Salins beachUnverified€0.50 per ride (tourist office)

Walk to Old town, Citadel

Time 5–20 minutesCost Free
  1. From the tender landing, walk along the harbour.
  2. Head uphill through lanes to the Citadel.

Village is built for walking (tourist office).

ZOU bus line 875 to Pampelonne beaches

Time UnverifiedCost Unverified
  1. Runs May to September from the town centre (tourist office).

Taxi is faster.

Saint-Tropez electric shuttle bus to Around town, Salins beach

Time UnverifiedCost €0.50 per ride (tourist office)
  1. Departs Place des Lices, Monday to Saturday, early June to late September.

Only 22 seats.

Worth the trip

What to see

Old Port (Vieux Port)

Pastel houses, yachts and cafés.

How
Walk from the tender.
Time
1 hour
Tickets
Free

Citadel (maritime history museum)

16th-century fortress with views over the bay.

How
Walk uphill from the port.
Time
1 hour
Tickets
Unverified

Place des Lices market

Over 100 vendors on Tuesday and Saturday mornings (What's In Port).

How
Walk from the port.
Time
1 hour
Tickets
Free

Fish market (Place aux Herbes)

Daily morning market behind the tourist office.

How
Walk.
Time
20 minutes
Tickets
Free. 8 am–noon (summer daily; winter Tue–Sun) (What's In Port).

Pampelonne beaches

The famous beach clubs.

How
Taxi or bus 875.
Time
2–3 hours
Tickets
Beach clubs charge; prices unverified.
A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

  1. Take an early tender to the Old Port.
  2. Morning market: Place des Lices (Tue/Sat) or the fish market at Place aux Herbes.
  3. Walk up to the Citadel for the view.
  4. Lunch by the port.
  5. Optional: taxi to Pampelonne for 2 hours.
  6. Be in the tender line 60–90 minutes before the last tender.
Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

  • Tender port; wind (mistral) can cancel tenders.
  • Very expensive cafés.
  • Summer coastal roads are very busy (What's In Port).

Do this

  • Go on a Tuesday or Saturday to see the big market.
  • Have a coffee at the port and just watch the yachts.
Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

  • No cruise passenger tax for visitors confirmed. Check your line's port fees.

Accessibility

Port area is flat. The old town lanes and the Citadel are steep and cobbled. Tender boarding can be hard. The tourist office has an accessibility page.

Money

Euro. Cards widely accepted. Expensive town.

Onward

More of the Western Mediterranean

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Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
Still being confirmed
  • Citadel museum hours and ticket
  • ZOU 875 fare and times
  • Taxi fare to Pampelonne
  • Beach club prices
  • An independent check in November 2026 could not confirm this: {'to': 'Old town, Citadel', 'mode': 'Walk', 'time': '5–20 minutes', 'cost': 'Free'}
  • An independent check in November 2026 could not confirm this: No cruise passenger tax for visitors confirmed. Check your line's port fees.