Beach clubs in Saint-Tropez
Nineteen plages privees on a 5km arc of Pampelonne sand, 15 minutes from the port.
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Saint-Tropez invented the beach club, and it still runs the best of them. There are 19 beach clubs in Saint-Tropez worth knowing, from a 1955 lunch institution to a pool that was rebuilt from scratch in 2024.
None of them are cheap. Two loungers and an umbrella run roughly €50 to €150 a day, and a front-row bed at the marquee spots costs €100 to €120 per person. The season runs late March to early October, with July and August the busiest and hardest to book.
Despite the name, the clubs aren't in Saint-Tropez town. They line Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, a 5km arc of sand about 15 minutes from the port. It's the best beach-club coast in France, and most clubs run a boat shuttle for guests who arrive by yacht.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Saint-Tropez? Here are our picks:
- ★Legendary five-star in town >> Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez
- ★Palace overlooking Pampelonne bay >> La Reserve Ramatuelle
- ★Hilltop hotel above the beach >> Chateau de la Messardiere
- ★Sea-view five-star near the village >> Villa Marie Saint-Tropez
- ★Four-star farmhouse steps from the sand >> La Ferme d'Augustin
How much does a Pampelonne beach club cost?
You pay for the sand before you order anything. A pair of loungers with an umbrella runs €50 to €150 a day, depending on the club and the week. Front-row beds at names like Byblos Beach Ramatuelle hit €120 per person, with the row behind at €100.
Food is a separate bill, and it's steep. A melon and ham starter at Club 55 is around €36, and party clubs like Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez set high minimum spends on their best pool beds in August. Most clubs treat the sunbed and the restaurant table as two different bookings.
Which Pampelonne beach club is right for you?
For a long lunch with old-money calm, book Club 55, Moorea Plage or La Serena. For a pool and a party, it's Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez, Verde Beach or Casa Amor.
Families do well at Gigi Ramatuelle and Byblos Beach Ramatuelle, both with kids clubs. Music heads should aim for Shellona Saint-Tropez or Indie Beach, where the DJ lineups are the real draw.
Club 55
Club 55 is the original, open since 1955, when it fed the crew filming And God Created Woman. It's old-money and effortless, and it treats regulars like friends.
The kitchen grows its own organic vegetables and keeps the menu unfussy and Provencal. The panier de crudites is the thing everyone orders, and a melon and ham starter runs around €36.
This is lunch, not a party. Reserve well ahead for July and August, and expect the bill to climb fast. €€€
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Tahiti Beach
Tahiti Beach was the first bar on Pampelonne, going since 1932 and made famous by the same Bardot film. It sits at the north end, all colourful deckchairs, loungers and umbrellas.
Behind the sand there's a small hotel, a gourmet restaurant, two bars and a pizzeria. It's a proper institution rather than a scene, and it draws people who've been coming for decades.
Moorea Plage
Moorea Plage has been on Pampelonne since 1952, with separate bar, restaurant and beach zones across a big Polynesian-styled site. It's festive but easygoing.
The menu leans Asian and Polynesian, with sushi and poke sitting next to Mediterranean plates. DJ sets and live music keep the mood up, and there's a wellness team on site.
It opens late March and runs to early October. Long lunches here tend to roll well into the afternoon.
Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez
Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez is the Pampelonne outpost of the global brand, set back in the pines around a pool ringed with cabanas and white Balinese daybeds. The European flagship was rebuilt in 2024.
Resident and guest DJs keep it the go-to for a poolside party crowd. The pool is where the day builds, with champagne, dancing and an international jet-set.
Beds carry a high minimum spend on peak Saturdays, and you book ahead or you don't get in. This is a party first and a beach second. €€€
Verde Beach
Verde Beach opened in 2019 and quickly became the Pampelonne party favourite. Driftwood decor and a Moroccan-styled shisha lounge set the tone.
The DJ builds a lunch into an afternoon scene, and the crowd is younger and looser than the old-guard clubs. Reserve for peak weeks or you'll be turned away.
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Shellona Saint-Tropez is a Greek-rooted club that landed on Pampelonne in 2017, styled bohemian with a serious electronic music program.
By day it's Mediterranean sharing plates. By afternoon the DJ sets turn the beach into a scene, and the yacht and VIP crowd fill the front rows. Come for the music as much as the food.
Casa Amor
Casa Amor is a Moma Group club that opened in 2021, styled boho with a Tulum feel and Dolce & Gabbana decor. It set out to pull the cool crowd back to Saint-Tropez.
The menu runs to ceviche, raw lobster carpaccio and slow-cooked tacos. It books deep house and Afrohouse names like Blond:ish, Carlita and Damian Lazarus. €€€
Indie Beach
Indie Beach opened in 2021 in lime, driftwood and bamboo. Lunch runs noon to 7pm and the beach opens at 11am.
It's become a real music venue, with sets from Peggy Gou, Blond:ish and Mau P. The crowd skews young and comes for the lineup. Its sister club Playamigos sits nearby on the same beach.
Bagatelle St. Tropez
Bagatelle St. Tropez is the Pampelonne branch of the international group, feet in the sand under canisse shades. It runs on the festive spirit the brand is known for.
Executive chef Bilal Amrani cooks a seasonal Mediterranean menu, and a strong music program keeps the energy up through the afternoon. It's open late April to the end of September. €€€
Loulou Ramatuelle
Loulou Ramatuelle channels the Riviera of the 1950s in whitewashed timber and boat-sail canopies. It pulls a design crowd and stays chic without trying too hard.
Chef Benoit Dargere runs a Franco-Italian sharing menu of antipasti, pizza, pasta and whole fish. A house DJ plays through lunch, and the room builds through the afternoon.
Beach service starts at 11am, and there's a boat shuttle for guests coming in by sea.
La Reserve a la Plage
La Reserve a la Plage is the beach club of La Reserve Ramatuelle, designed by Philippe Starck with rattan light fixtures and tiki-inspired lines. It's understated and discreet.
Chef Nicolas Cantrel cooks grilled fish, prime meat and local vegetables, served non-stop noon to 4pm. Wednesday sunset brasero evenings run to live music, and there's a free hotel shuttle to the sand.
Jardin Tropezina
Jardin Tropezina is the beach of Airelles' Chateau de la Messardiere, set in a pine grove with pale sand and a garden feel. It's calmer and more considered than the party clubs nearby.
Michelin-starred chef Jean-Francois Piege is behind the Mediterranean menu. There's space to privatise for events up to 150, and the club runs late March to October. Come here when you want the calm end of Pampelonne rather than a scene.
Gigi Ramatuelle
Gigi Ramatuelle is a Paris Society venue with a beach restaurant, a Bellini pool bar, private cabins and a Gigi Circus kids club. It's casual-chic and works well for families.
The Gigi Rigolatto menu is traditional Italian: vitello tonnato, linguine alle vongole, grilled octopus and pizza. There's an outdoor wellness area, boho hammocks, table tennis and petanque.
Reserve for the pool cabins and lunch tables in peak weeks. It's Italian dolce vita done at Pampelonne prices. €€€
Byblos Beach Ramatuelle
Byblos Beach Ramatuelle is the beach arm of the legendary Hotel Byblos, open to non-guests across 120 wide wooden sunbeds. It's refined and family-friendly.
Front-row beds run €120 per person, other rows €100, and towels are €15. The kitchen cooks refined Mediterranean food from the Byblos garden, with a kids menu and eco beach toys.
It's open daily 10:30am to 7pm, with a boat service on Canal 76. Book ahead for a front-row bed in August.
La Serena
La Serena is a smaller club that opened in 2019, tied to the Hotel de Paris Saint-Tropez, in white and turquoise. It's relaxed but still festive.
Chef Teddy Evrat runs a light Mediterranean menu heavy on ceviche and raw fish. It's a good pick when you want strong food in a calmer setting than the marquee party clubs.
Cabane Bambou
Cabane Bambou is a discreet straw-hut club going since 1967, quieter and less showy than its neighbours. It's all wood and white.
Mattresses, deckchairs and large beds rent by the day with towels and parasols. The menu is Mediterranean with a Provencal slant, and there's a run club, sunset cocktails and live music.
Club Les Palmiers
Club Les Palmiers is a festive club with refined Riviera decor and DJs every afternoon. Chef William Piron cooks Mediterranean plates like grilled whole fish and lobster pasta.
It runs a boat shuttle, water sports and a summer boutique, with parking and a supervised beach. It's an easy all-day pick when you want music without the full party-club intensity.
Playamigos
Playamigos is Indie Group's second Pampelonne club, built like a Mediterranean holiday house in light wood and sunny tones. It's the family-friendly sister to Indie Beach.
The kitchen leans east Mediterranean, drawing on Israeli, Greek and Lebanese cooking with fresh fish and seasonal vegetables. It's relaxed and easy, and a good call with kids.
Eden Plage
Eden Plage is one of the older Pampelonne names, serving gourmet Mediterranean food, seafood, salads and grilled plates by the sand. It's reportedly open April to September, roughly noon to 5pm.
A resident DJ takes over from about 4pm, turning the bar into an afternoon scene. Details shift year to year, so check ahead before you plan a day around it.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Tropez beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Saint-Tropez cost?
Two loungers and an umbrella run €50 to €150 a day, and front-row beds at top clubs like Byblos Beach Ramatuelle cost €120 per person. Food is billed separately and it's expensive, with high minimum spends on the best pool beds at party clubs in August.
Do you need to book a Pampelonne beach club in advance?
Yes, especially in July and August, when the marquee clubs sell out. Book a lounger and a restaurant table separately, since most clubs treat them as two bookings. For a front-row bed or a peak-Saturday pool bed, reserve as far ahead as you can.
What is the best beach club in Saint-Tropez?
It depends on the day you want. Club 55 is the classic long lunch, Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez is the pool party, and Jardin Tropezina is the calmest and most refined. Verde Beach and Casa Amor lead for a younger party crowd.
Are the beach clubs in Saint-Tropez or Pampelonne?
They're on Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, not in Saint-Tropez town. Pampelonne is a 5km arc of sand about 15 minutes from the port, and it's where nearly every famous Saint-Tropez beach club actually sits. The local term for them is plage privee.
When are Pampelonne beach clubs open?
The season runs from late March or April to early October. July and August are the peak, with the best weather and the hardest bookings. A few clubs, like Bagatelle St. Tropez, open later in April and close at the end of September.
Can you reach the Pampelonne beach clubs by boat?
Yes. Many clubs, including Loulou Ramatuelle, Byblos Beach Ramatuelle and Club Les Palmiers, run a boat shuttle for guests arriving by yacht. It's a normal way to reach the beach in summer, when the road and parking get busy.
