Des Affaires de Qualité

Glitz and glamor are about go on sale in St Tropez at the annual Grande Braderie.

This is when St Tropez shops go wild and let go of their year's left-over wares at deep discounts (we've seen gorgeous linens at 80% off!) before they fill with next year's luxury. You'll find brand names but not only. Plenty of quality stuff for us ordinary mortals, and all for less. While some of the top designer clothing stores don't always discount the deepest, the deals are incredible especially on linens and table ware.

For 2008, the Grande Braderie runs from October 24th to 27th, from 9AM to 7PM.

With our belts even tighter this year, and the brasserie dates matching school holidays, expect crowds to storm in.

Tips?

• Visit on the first day for best selection or last day for best deals.
• Consider boating in from Cannes, St Raphael or Ste Maxime.
• If you can pull it off, arrive by 9AM and leave just after lunch, for your sanity's sake

Need a few gentle hikes around the St Tropez peninsula after an day gorging on sales?

Check out our latest hiking guide to the French Riviera (also in Amazon.UK, DE, FR). Already on the French Riviera and in need of a copy? Drop us an email and we'll direct you to the closest shop that carries it.