Audio Guide of Place des Lices

As a public square, it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, the atmosphere changes dramatically on market days, Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

No, access to Place des Lices is completely free and open to all visitors. You will only need a budget if you decide to have a coffee on its famous terraces or buy local products at its Provençal market.

We recommend allowing between 45 minutes and an hour to stroll beneath its plane trees and soak up the atmosphere. If you visit during the market or sit down to watch a game of pétanque, the visit can easily stretch to two hours.

It has been the social heart of Saint-Tropez since the 19th century, famous for mixing world celebrities with locals playing pétanque. It is a cultural icon that represents the French Riviera's art de vivre away from the yachts.

Without a doubt, Tuesday and Saturday mornings if you want to experience the vibrant open-air market. If you prefer quiet glamour and watching pétanque players, summer sunset is the magical moment.

Yes, the square is flat and easy to access, although the ground is packed earth, which may require some effort with conventional wheelchairs in certain uneven areas.

You are just a few minutes' walk from the iconic Annonciade Museum and the famous Old Port, where you can see some of the most luxurious yachts in the world.

If you go to the market, bring cash and arrive before 10:00 a.m. to avoid crowds. Don't leave without having something at the historic 'Café des Arts,' a legendary place to see and be seen. For more information, visit the Saint-Tropez Tourism website.