| Each autumn in late October to early November | | | | with parties, celebrations and a lively atmosphere |
| the annual regatta draws thousands of visitors to | | | | throughout the competition. Saint Tropez is a |
| Saint Tropez. The regatta, which is a series of | | | | lovely destination with a maze of cobbled streets, |
| boat races or a boat race, is one of the year's | | | | ancient buildings, restaurants and bars. When not |
| highlights at the French Riviera destination. Up to | | | | busy watching the regatta unfold there are plenty |
| 300 yachts take part in the competition, ranging | | | | of other ways for you to amuse yourself and |
| from modern ships to classic designs - some of | | | | one of the most popular is by the beach. |
| those taking part are as long as 50 metres. It is a | | | | Saint Tropez is famed for its beautiful beaches, |
| big draw for both spectators and competitors and | | | | clear waters and golden sands and it is popular |
| hundreds will gather along the coastline to catch a | | | | with those looking to relax or soak up some sun. |
| glimpse of the boats. | | | | One of the quieter beaches is La Briande, which |
| Saint Tropez is famous for its nautical history as | | | | can be reached via a short walk along the coast. |
| it was once the main commercial port of France | | | | Tahiti and Pampelonne are both popular for their |
| and was used by ships in the 18th century. Now it | | | | vibrant atmospheres and they are also a good |
| is a renowned tourist destination, popular with the | | | | place to spot celebrities. Both have a number of |
| rich and famous, and the ships that sail the shores | | | | bars and cafes, which provide entertainment and |
| are generally pleasure crafts or those taking part | | | | refreshment to beach goers. |
| in the regatta. For more than 20 years racing | | | | If you have experienced the regatta and want to |
| fans have been travelling to the region and the | | | | see what else the region has to offer then |
| race is still as popular as ever. | | | | Cannes, Marseilles and Nice are just a short |
| This is a perfect time to visit Saint Tropez as the | | | | distance away and worth a visit. |
| area comes alive during the week-long regatta, | | | | |