The 4 best beach clubs in Saint-Tropez to party on the sand
Verde Beach, the hotspot
With its festive atmosphere and family spirit, Verde Beach has become one of Pampelonne’s most sought-after private beaches for the international elite. Chef Julien Lee Thibault, an enthusiast of seafood cuisine, has put the spotlight on authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
While travellers come here to bask on the beach, they come above all to celebrate the art of living on the French Riviera in a natural setting, where macramé parasols echo the sails of driftwood cabanas.
From 4 pm onwards, the atmosphere gradually becomes more electric, particularly from July 4th, when Independence Day is celebrated, to August 15th, the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Provence. The beach club then plays host to international DJs who set the stage alight for magical parties.
Verde Beach Ramatuelle
Route de l’Épi, 83350 Ramatuelle
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Bagatelle, natural successor to the legendary Voile Rouge
Bagatelle is the emblematic beach of Pampelonne that has taken over brilliantly from the Voile Rouge beach, where the international elite used to gather every summer to drink champagne at will to a frenzied musical background. This tradition of joie de vivre has been inherited by Bagatelle, and Laurent Attias, director of the place, is careful to maintain the cosmopolitan and sparkling spirit of the beach.
Here, you can enjoy with equal enthusiasm the exceptional dishes concocted by chefs Bilal Amrani and Rocco Seminara. A Mediterranean cuisine of local products combining land and sea, all washed down with local wines selected by the sommelier Frédéric Lebeau. After savouring signature dishes such as the whole roast chicken with truffles and the Bagatelle tuna tartar, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere of this exceptional beach club in the décor designed by Samy Chams.
Bagatelle Beach
Les Tamaris, Chemin de Matarane, 83350 Ramatuelle
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Loulou Ramatuelle, the rising star
Ever since Gilles Malafosse and Laurent de Gourcuff adapted their Parisian model to Ramatuelle, Loulou has rapidly become one of Saint-Tropez’s most exclusive beaches, where you can spend a lazy day and then party the night away.
During the day, this Pampelonne beach reveals an intimate 50s Riviera atmosphere, and guests quickly relax in this elegant fisherman’s cottage with its tablecloth-covered tables.
Friendly service at Loulou Beach & RestaurantAt the helm of the kitchen, chef Benoît Dargère delivers a cuisine for sharing, conducive to prolonging time at Loulou. Pizza with truffles and roasted Black Tiger prawns can be enjoyed with the fingers to make the moment even more convivial. In the evening, when the DJ takes over the decks and bottles of rosé give way to jeroboams of Champagne and other festive cocktails, it’s time to let loose.
Loulou Ramatuelle
Chemin des Tamaris, 83350 Ramatuelle
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Nikki Beach, the must-see
If there’s one beach emblematic of international parties, it’s Nikki Beach. It’s around a central swimming pool that locals and holidaymakers gather to party from morning till night. In the water, the party goes on with imposing inflatable buoys in the shape of unicorns and pink flamingos. At the table, international cuisine, from sushi to vegan dishes, encourages exchanges and sharing between a young, cosmopolitan clientele.Â
Around the pool, bodies warm up to the rhythm of sets by DJs as famous as they are talented. Bob Sinclar and Martin Solveig are regulars on the turntables, but whoever the DJ is, the atmosphere is electric and the bottles of champagne and exceptional vodkas are fiercely flowing. Every summer, celebrities from all over the world join in the party with illustrious strangers, in an explosion of shared, infectious joy.Â
Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez
1093 Route de l’Épi, 83350 Ramatuelle