Word of Mouth: Saint-Tropez

Yacht-spotting, beach clubs, markets and people-watching in our guide to the glamorous hub in the south of France

A premier stop for the jet-set community, the south of France carries prestige grounded first and foremost in the region’s historic beauty. Sun soaks the beaches. Sailboats ride sea breezes, drifting between yachts. Dancing, drinks and dinner occur among playful elegance. At the pinnacle of all of this rests Saint-Tropez. The Mediterranean hot spot is luxurious and extravagant, but as we found on a recent …

Auberge de l’Oumède, In the Gloaming

A hotel and restaurant hidden within one of Saint-Tropez's vineyards

Sponsored content: The south of France, and Saint-Tropez in particular, may seem a daunting place if you aren’t set on an exact itinerary. A harbor for some of the world’s largest yachts, a center for some of the the world’s best food and drink and Brigitte Bardot-born fame all factor into the area’s prestige and allure. In the hills of Ramatuelle, the expansive land above …