subject: St. Tropez Nightlife Shimmers For Visitors [print this page] There's never a dull moment in the French Riviera, even when the sun goes down. St-Tropez is far enough away from the thriving hotspots you'll find in Cannes, Nice, and Monte Carlo to offer a diverse selection of after hours options for just about every taste. Those looking for a quiet night on the town can enjoy a savory meal at a slightly unfashionable, but still stylish restaurant. Follow this up with a stroll down to one of quieter beaches in town or stop by one of the hotel bars for a cocktail. Of course, if you want lights, pounding electronic beats, and dancing until the sun comes up while hobnobbing with the occasional celebrity, you'll find that in St-Tropez too. Here's a sampling of some of the hot spots you'll find in St.-Tropez as the day turns into night:
Les Caves du Roy
Avenue Paul Signac
83990 Saint-Tropez, France
04 94 56 68 00
Still considered the star of St.-Tropez nightlife after more than 40 years, this club and bar nestled inside Hotel Byblos remains a favorite destination of locals and tourists alike.
VIP Room
Residence du Nouveau Port
83990 Saint-Tropez, France
01 58 36 46 00
The quiet restaurant and tranquil setting found here at dinner time disappears as the sun goes down the party-goers head onto the dance floor. The atmosphere here is more sophisticated than most nightclubs, but that's part of the appeal of coming here.
Papagayo
Passage du Port
83990 Saint-Tropez, France
04 94 97 07 56
Located away from the other thriving nightspots found here, Papagayo offers good food served up in a casual environment. Overlooking the Port, you can start the day by having breakfast here when the place opens at 9am and come back later when the night crowd comes in to enjoy strobe lighting and a futuristic first-floor dance floor.
Chez Maggy
5 Rue Sibille
83990 Saint-Tropez, France
04 94 97 16 12
Located on a small street behind the port, you'll find simple Mediterranean food in a relaxed music-bar atmosphere. Enjoy themed evenings and live music on Sundays. Open from 7pm to 3am, it's clear that the focus here is on French Riviera nightlife - with some go-go dancers thrown in here and there.
If you're looking for a place to wind down after a night of wild partying, this sophisticated piano bar is the place to go. Sip a cocktail on the terrace near the beach when the weather is nice or come inside and mingle with the locals.
