The legend of St. Tropez begins with a dog, a rooster, and a martyr, and leads to movie stars, world-renowned artists, and distinguished writers. Located on the glittering French Riviera, St. Tropez has been in the spotlight for over half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking to this idyllic spot for its beaches and a dose of Mediterranean sunshine. A picturesque oasis, St. Tropez has served as inspiration for a who's who of notable writers such as Françoise Sagan and Colette; as well as renowned artists Paul Signac and Henri Matisse, and even filmmakers. Although St. Tropez wouldn't be the same without the belle of the day, Brigitte Bardot, her films and lovers, and many other famous couples, such as Annabel and Bernard Buffet and Bianca and Mick Jagger, St. Tropez Soleil guides the reader through its storied past and ever-evolving present. With annual mainstays like Les Bravades and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, as well as exclusive events like a Chanel fashion show at the quintessential Tropezian café Sénéquier and the White Party at Nikki Beach initiated by Naomi Campbell. But, despite all the changes, the spirit of St. Tropez remains the same, and this volume is an ode to the unique joie de vivre that keeps everyone coming back.