Assouline St. Tropez Soleil

The legend of St Tropez begins with a dog, a rooster and a martyr, and leads to film stars, world-renowned artists and distinguished writers. Situated on the glittering French Riviera, St Tropez has been in the spotlight for more than half a century, through good times and bad, with celebrities flocking to this idyllic location for its beaches and a dose of Mediterranean sun. A picturesque oasis, St Tropez has served as the inspiration for a who's who of famous writers from Françoise Sagan to Colette; as well as renowned artists Paul Signac and Henri Matisse; and even filmmakers. However, St Tropez would not be the same without then belle du jour Brigitte Bardot, her films and lovers, and many other famous couples including Annabel and Bernard Buffet and Bianca and Mick Jagger.

St Tropez Soleil guides the reader through its storied past and ever-evolving present. It includes annual mainstays such as Les Bravades and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, as well as exclusive events such as a Chanel fashion show at the quintessentially Tropezian Café Sénéquier and the White Party on Nikki Beach, started by Naomi Campbell. But for 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.