10 Most Instagrammable Places in St Tropez

The Citadel of Saint-Tropez is an impressive castle and fortress that offers historical insights, impressive architecture and stunning views of the city. When you're looking for photo opportunities here, you won't have to look far, as the 17th-century construction still stands out with its intricate attention to detail.

Be sure to take advantage of the viewpoints available by the citadel. While the citadel itself can be a picturesque subject for a photo, it can also be used as a vantage point for other photo opportunities. See it all for yourself just a few steps east of the central port on the northern coast.

The St Tropez lighthouse is a beloved local monument that's magnificent in its own right, but it's better known for its stunning views over the sea. You'll find it sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a massive vista that lets you take in not only the sea but the natural vegetation surrounding it that's protected by conservation societies.

While you may want to take some photos of the lighthouse itself, you'll probably spend most of your time at the top to take advantage of the stellar views. Visiting during the sunrise can be especially rewarding. You can find it at the tip of St Tropez's central port.

Pampelonne Beach is a popular and massive beach in town where you'll find soft sands, welcoming waters and palm trees alongside shacks offering food and drinks. Visiting this beach makes it easy to capture the atmosphere of St Tropez arguably better than anywhere else in town.

When you visit Pampelonne Beach, you'll be met with plenty of people unless you visit during early morning hours when the crowds are milder. It's all easily accessible, being located a short distance south of the city centre on the eastern coast.

La Ponche is a fishing village by the old port where you'll find a quaint community and a friendly beach perfect for photos. This is one of the best destinations for trying to capture the old French ambience, as the area is very serious about preserving its traditions.

When you visit the beach here, you'll find that the waters are clear and blue with opportunities for swimming as well. Of course, photo opportunities are available in excess whether you find yourself on the shore or in the water. It's all located just east of the marina near the city centre.

Moutte Castle (The Château de la Moutte) isn't quite a full-size castle but is an impressive chateau with an immaculately kept surrounding garden. The building itself is open for tours and events at certain times throughout the year, but you'll get stunning photos just shooting the exterior.

The surrounding gardens here are a must-visit with their vibrant greenery and wide variety of plant life. You'll find an array of colours bursting from the garden's plants along with some fresh fruit as well. The chateau is located a short distance east of the city centre near the coast.

Cap Camarat is an iconic and beloved lighthouse perched atop towering cliffs that let you take in picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature. This lighthouse is considered to be in one of the wildest capes of the area, with plenty of vegetation and natural growth in the area protected by conservation groups.

When you visit this lighthouse, you'll be able to take unforgettable photos of the sea and the other surroundings from the top. You may also want to visit the nearby beach that's just a short hike down the hill from the lighthouse itself. You'll find it southeast of the town centre.

Sentier du Littoral offers a scenic coastal footpath that offers a quiet and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the area even during peak party season. Taking photos here lets you capture the quiet atmosphere of the area with the water stretching out before you, overlooked by the imposing citadel.

Along this path, you'll notice a cemetery nearby and hear the sounds of the old port. A few hidden beaches are located along the path as well. You can see the quieter parts of town along this footpath by heading just a short distance east from the city centre along the northern shore.

Quai Jean Jaurès is a lovely local boulevard where you'll find charming little cafes and restaurants among colourful buildings and views of the sea. This street is known for its gastronomy, so you can grab a bite to eat in between your photo sessions without having to leave the area.

When you visit this street, you can easily capture the charm of the town on camera. The pastel colours of the buildings on one side of the street coupled with the docked boats on the opposing marina make for a picturesque landscape. It's all located along the east side of the port.

Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum is a museum, former police station and former film set that lets you capture one of the most important monuments in town. The building itself is more than a century old, and it served as a police station for most of that time.

Inside the building now, you'll find a comprehensive museum detailing its history that you can explore, with opportunities for photos there as well. It's located just a short distance southwest of the port.