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Travelogue presenting Saint Tropez, France, by Simon Liberati. · Linen hardcover · 200+ illustrations · 300 pages · Language: English · Publishing date: April 2020 · H13 x W10 x D1.4 / 6.61 lb ISBN: 9781614289456

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The legend of St. Tropez starts with a dog, a rooster, and a martyr; and it leads to movie stars, world-renowned artists and distinguished writers. Located on the sparkling French Riviera, St. Tropez has enjoyed the spotlight for more than half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking to this idyllic locale for its beaches and a dose of Mediterranean sun. A picturesque oasis, St. Tropez has served as inspiration for a who’s who of notable writers from Françoise Sagan to Colette; as well as renowned artists Paul Signac and Henri Matisse; and even filmmakers. However, St. Tropez would not be the same without then belle du jour Brigitte Bardot, her films and lovers and many other famous couples including Annabel and Bernard Buffet and Bianca and Mick Jagger. . St. Tropez Soleil. guides the reader through its storied past and ever-evolving present. Featuring annual mainstays such as Les Bravades and the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez as well as exclusive events like a Chanel fashion show at the quintessentially Tropezian Sénéquier café and the White Party at Nikki Beach begun by Naomi Campbell. But despite all that changes, the spirit of St. Tropez remains the same and this volume is an ode to the unique joie de vivre that keeps everyone coming back.. . Simon Liberati is an award-winning French writer and journalist. He has worked for publications such as Purple. , Numéro. , and 20 Ans. and he frequently collaborates with Vogue. . He has written ten books including Jayne Mansfield 1967. (2011), which won the prix Femina, and the best-selling Eva. (2015)..

An idyllic locale, famous worldwide for its beaches, perfect climate and jet set appeal, the French Riviera town of St Tropez has long been synonymous with glitz and glamour. Pulling in movie stars, world-renowned artists and distinguished writers for more than a century, the small town continues to retain its many charms, all of which are explored in Assouline's 'St Tropez Soleil', a stunning 300-page book accompanied by over 200 illustrations. Taking the reader on a journey that shows how the town grew from a chic hangout for notable writers like Françoise Sagan, and world renowned artists such as Henri Matisse, to a magnet for the rich and famous, 'St Tropez Soleil' is an impressive anthology of the locale's storied past and ever-evolving present. Author Simon Liberati — an award-winning French writer and journalist — welcomes readers into an exclusive world where 'white parties' abound, Chanel fashion shows are hosted and annual events such as Les Bravades and the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez keep visitors coming back for more.