Port Grimaud, located right in front of Saint Tropez is a charming "water-village" created in 1966 is called “the Venice of Provence”  because of its very special kind of architecture where streets are canals and boats anchor near the houses.

Saint Tropez is an ancient greek then roman village -- its name comes from the legend of Torpes, a centurion of the roman army who was decapitated by the order of Nero because of his religion. His body was placed in a small boat which drifted out to sea and landed on the beach here. He became a famous martyr and the catholic community decided to build a city in his name in this place. Stopover with free time at leisure for visiting & lunch on your own. From Nice to Saint Tropez and return, the drive will be made by highway. Possibility, as second timing and forecast to arrange "1 hour boat cruise in the gulf of St Tropez"   (option trip with extra fee : 12€ per person, to be paid directly on the spot by customers) The cruise around the gulf of Saint Tropez will let you discover the luxury villas of stars like Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nickolson, the Von Opel family and the well-known: “la Madrague” whose famous owner is Brigitte Bardot.

The best place for a picture stop with pretty view overlooking the old town. Very massive fort built to protect the town, now a maritime museum.