Nikki WallmanAug 15, 2026 – 5.00amThe sun-washed, pastel-pretty town of Saint-Tropez derives its name from macabre origins: the corpse of Saint Torpes, which washed ashore at the fishing village after he was beheaded in Pisa during Nero’s reign for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. The town’s motto? Ad Usque Fidelis (faithful to the end).The fishermen and sailors remain, their boats bobbing amid some of the sleekest super yachts on the planet. For those in town to party, each summer brings a raft of “hot” openings: this season, Japanese-influenced diner Nao moves to a harbourside spot, Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco teams up with Christian Dior for a new restaurant, and Lilly’s Club replaces the legendary VIP Room, a hedonistic hotspot for 28 years.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles