Buying in St. Tropez: what overseas buyers should know
St. Tropez sits on its own peninsula on the Var coast, at the glamorous end of the South of France. Once a fishing port, it is now one of the most exclusive addresses on the Mediterranean, known for its harbour, its beaches at Pampelonne and its summer social scene. Buyers are drawn by the privacy of the peninsula and a property market of villas, estates and port-side apartments. Purchasers are largely international, buying for holidays, letting or a prime second home.
What buyers are looking for in St. Tropez
Demand around St. Tropez is international and firmly at the prime end, with the strongest interest in villas and estates set in the hills and near the beaches. The village itself offers port-side apartments and townhomes, while the surrounding areas of Ramatuelle and Gassin hold country properties with land and sea views. Supply of the best homes is limited and privacy is prized, so discretion and local knowledge matter. A local partner agent is the surest route to what is available.
Buying as an overseas buyer
UK buyers can own freely in France. Since Brexit, visits are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area without a visa, with a long-stay visa for longer. A notaire oversees the purchase, with a deposit and a short cooling-off period, and fees paid through the notaire are higher on older resale homes than on new-build. Ongoing costs include the annual taxe fonciere, plus taxe d'habitation on second homes, with a surcharge in some areas. French banks lend to non-residents, usually with a larger deposit than a resident would need. Take local advice on your circumstances. Start your search to see property for sale in St. Tropez, or contact our team to be connected with a local partner agent.
Where to find property for sale in St. Tropez
The St. Tropez peninsula holds several distinct areas. The village and its old port offer apartments and townhomes within walking distance of the harbour, while the roads towards Pampelonne beach are lined with villas and estates, many gated and private. The neighbouring villages of Ramatuelle and Gassin sit in the hills with country homes, vineyards and views over the coast. As part of the wider Cote d'Azur, the peninsula draws the same international buyers as the rest of the Riviera.
Property here favours villas and estates with pools, grounds and privacy, alongside apartments in and around the village for those who want to be near the port. The choice between a walkable village base and a private villa in the hills defines most searches. Explore our collections to shortlist by the way you want to live.
