St. Tropez began as a rather unremarkable place. It was originally a small fishing port started by the Greeks in the 8th century and stayed that way until modern times. Its only distinguishing factor being the fact that it was not accessible by roads forcing visitors to approach the island by boat.



At the beginning of the 20th century an influx of famous artists and writers found St. Tropez to be an isolated haven where they could do their work at peace from the masses. Famous names in the area inadvertently drove the public eye to the island effectively changing its landscape forever.



Today it is this very quality that makes St. Tropez a tourist hot spot. Since the 1950s it has become an international center of celebrities, sex, parties, and fine culture. More big money flows through St. Tropez then a high rolling Las Vegas Casino.