Once a sleepy fishing village, Saint-Tropez was instantly transformed into the playground of the rich, famous and beautiful when it featured in a film starring heartthrob Brigitte Bardot. To this day, it has retained its status as a summer hotspot for celebrities, models, yacht-owning business tycoons and other high flyers, who come in droves to enjoy the sea, sun and sparkling nightlife. In the low season, it is easier to envision the village as it once was, whiling away the hours exploring the quaint cobbled lanes and open-air markets, or dining at one of the sidewalk cafes overlooking the port, where fishing boats and luxury sailboats float side by side.