A guide to Saint-Tropez’s luxury summer events and where to stay | News
From prestigious sailing regattas and international polo tournaments to exclusive galas and cultural festivals, summer in Saint-Tropez offers a packed calendar of high-profile events.
As travellers begin planning summer escapes to the French Riviera, this guide highlights the key dates shaping the season, alongside recommendations on where to stay for easy access to the region’s most sought-after experiences.
JUNE
Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle (11–13 June)
Returning each summer to Ramatuelle, the Longines Global Champions Tour brings top-level show jumping to the outskirts of Saint-Tropez, just moments from Pampelonne Beach, where the competition takes place in a coastal setting overlooking the Riviera.
Loro Piana Giraglia (12–20 June)
One of the Mediterranean’s most established sailing regattas, Loro Piana Giraglia sees Saint-Tropez’s harbour and surrounding waters filled with classic and contemporary yachts for several days of offshore racing along the Gulf of St Tropez.
JULY
PAD Saint-Tropez (2–5 July)
PAD Saint-Tropez takes place in the heart of the village, where leading galleries, collectors, designers, and cultural figures present contemporary art and design across intimate exhibition spaces.
Bastille Day (14 July)
Saint-Tropez comes alive on Bastille Day, known in France as la Fête Nationale. It is the biggest national holiday of the year, deeply rooted in French culture and is widely celebrated with celebrations along the harbour and coastline, fireworks over the bay, and evening gatherings along the port.
Monaco Red Cross Gala (18 July)
The Monaco Red Cross Gala takes place in the heart of the Principality, attended by royalty, business leaders, and cultural figures for a black-tie evening of fundraising and performance.
AUGUST
Les Nuits du Château de la Mouette (1–11 August)
A long-running summer concert series in Saint-Tropez, Les Nuits du Château de la Mouette stages open-air performances in a historic setting through warm August evenings.
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
Monaco Yacht Show (23–26 September)
The Monaco Yacht Show, the world’s most prestigious superyacht exhibition transforms the harbour into a showcase of superyachts, with new launches, private viewings and brokerage activity unfolding across the water as Monaco becomes a focal point for the international yachting world.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez (26 September–4 October)
A renowned classic regatta marking the close of the Mediterranean sailing season, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez sees around 300 yachts fill the harbour, from historic sailing boats to contemporary racers, creating one of the most striking maritime spectacles of the year.
From world-renowned regattas and polo tournaments to exclusive summer celebrations, Saint-Tropez continues to rank among the Riviera’s most in-demand summer destinations, though many visitors choose to experience it from the privacy of a fully serviced villa, combining access to the action with space and seclusion.
For those seeking seclusion and space in Saint-Tropez, Villas in Luxury offers a hand-picked portfolio of exclusive villas, including waterfront residences overlooking the bay, secluded hillside estates and contemporary homes within easy reach of the village and coastline.
Fran Castle, Founder of Villas in Luxury, comments:
“There’s a unique energy to Saint-Tropez in the summer. From the sailing events to the social calendar, life centres around the port, creating an atmosphere that draws visitors back year after year.
Whether visitors come for Les Voiles, a summer gala or simply the atmosphere of the season, where they stay often influences how they experience Saint-Tropez. The best properties allow guests to enjoy the energy and character of the French Riviera while still having privacy and space away from the crowds.”
For more information about Villas in Luxury, please visit www.villasinluxury.com or contact [email protected].
