Saint‑Tropez and Var coastal hotspots draw summer visitors

A guide to the French Riviera highlights ten restaurants in Saint‑Tropez that should be booked for the 2026 summer season, including luxury brand venues such as Monsieur Dior, Café Dior and the Louis Vuitton restaurant at Hotel White 1921, as well as popular spots like Loulou, Les Palmiers, GiGi Ramatuelle, Kinugawa and Le Petit Célestin.

The same region’s natural appeal is showcased with a selection of Var’s most beautiful beaches – Pampelonne near Ramatuelle, the Caribbean‑like l’Estagnol at Bormes‑les‑Mimosas, the secluded calanque of Port d’Alon, and the award‑winning Notre‑Dame beach on Porquerolles – praised for their clear waters, fine sand and recreational opportunities.