8:30am : Get to the Greek

Check into Hotel Byblos (20 Avenue Paul Signac) early to beat Saint-Tropez’s infamous traffic crush. The original owner was infatuated with Brigitte Bardot and the facilities here, including Rivea restaurant by Alain Ducasse, are definitely celebrity-worthy.

9am: To market, to market…

Before browsing the selection of saucisson (thick dried sausages), handmade Provencal soaps and honey infused with lavender at bustling Place des Lices market (8am–1pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays), indulge in the local specialty – brioche bursting with cream – at La Tarte Tropezienne, also in the square.

10am:  Haute couture

While the high-fashion labels are located within the golden triangle of Place des Lices, Rue Gambetta and Rue Allard, you can score pre-loved designer pieces at Le Depot (12 Boulevard Louis Blanc). Or grab a pair of classic sandales Tropeziennes from family-run Rondini (18 Rue Georges Clemenceau).

11:30am: Culture climb

At the top of town is the 16th-century Citadel of Saint-Tropez. This impressive hexagonal structure offers a welcome dose of history during an otherwise materialistic sojourn and the views (pictured) are remarkable.

12:30pm: Dine with the glitterati

Those on a budget should head to Basilic Burger (Place des Remparts), but for a real Saint-Tropez experience (and to rub shoulders with the likes of P. Diddy), Le Club 55 (43 Boulevard Patch, Ramatuelle) is a must-visit.

2pm: Sunbake like a celeb

Although you can spread your towel outside the walls of the Pampelonne Beach club for free, expect to pay up to $55 for a sun bed. Other beaches worth a visit include family-friendly Plage de la Bouillabaisse, Plage des Graniers and Plage de l’Escalet.

6pm: Iconic aperitif

Enjoy an exorbitantly priced cocktail at harbourside Senequier (Place aux Herbes) and watch the rich and famous aboard their mega yachts. Or slurp oysters at Chez Madeleine (4 Place aux Herbes), where it’s more low-key.

8pm: Bonne soiree

Reserve a table at three-Michelin starred La Vague d’Or (Plage de la Bouillabaisse) for dinner with a view of Gulf of Saint Tropez. Then, prepare your credit card and hit the dance floor at Les Caves du Roy (Avenue Paul Signac), located within Hotel Byblos – and stumbling distance from your room.