From the Vieux Port to Pampelonne, from Place des Lices to the Citadelle, from Ramatuelle to Gassin — the radio that accompanies permanent residents, second-home owners, and regular visitors to the Saint-Tropez gulf. In summer and off-season.
Saint-Tropez is not a town like others. With around 4,500 permanent inhabitants, the Provençal village becomes during summer one of the most emblematic Mediterranean destinations. This double life — authentic village in winter, international destination in summer — makes the Saint-Tropez gulf and its residents singular.
Three communities cross paths in the gulf. Permanent residents — native Tropéziens and long-settled, who live there year-round and work in hospitality, restaurants, real estate, services, crafts. Second-home owners — upper-middle-class Parisian, European, international families, who have a house in the gulf and come regularly, several weeks a year. Regular visitors — those who rent every summer, those who pass through by yacht, those who come for summer events or off-season getaways.
This is where RMF makes full sense. For these three communities, RMF is the French radio that accompanies the daily and the extraordinary — between the terraces of Place des Lices and the pine forests of Pampelonne, between the harvests of Ramatuelle vineyards and sunsets over the gulf.
RMF is listened to throughout the gulf and its surrounding villages. The main listening areas:
Saint-Tropez's seasonality sets the rhythm of local life. RMF accompanies Tropéziens and visitors at key moments — different in summer and off-season, but always marked by the same standard of quality.
At 8am, at 9am, the gulf wakes up gently. Place des Lices market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, coffee on the port, croissants in the village. RMF accompanies the morning with the éphéméride, horoscope, a gentle morning program — to start the day without rush.
From 1pm to 6pm, the beach ritual. Whether on a sunbed at Pampelonne or on the terrace at La Voile Rouge, RMF accompanies — Les reprises qu'on aime at 6pm, a musical program that plays in the background, neither intrusive nor bland.
From 7pm, apéro time on the port, on the terrace at La Ponche or in a villa in Ramatuelle. RMF accompanies the passage from day to night — Branchouille at 9pm, 70's-80's on Friday night. For evenings with friends, dinners that stretch on facing the sea.
From October to May, Saint-Tropez becomes an authentic Provençal village again. Morning market, cafés open for regulars, raw landscapes of the Var. RMF accompanies this rediscovered rhythm, slower, more intimate — for permanent residents and off-season visitors.
A weekend in Porquerolles, an excursion to the Ramatuelle vineyards, a day in Cassis. RMF keeps you company during car trips — on the Var roads, in the Provençal back-country, where radio takes on its full meaning.
On the deck of a yacht at anchor, in the kitchen of a villa at La Madrague, on the terrace of a riad in Gassin — RMF is available live all day, throughout the gulf. On the web, via the app, on CarPlay, Android Auto.
Beyond the live broadcast, several RMF podcasts particularly resonate with our Tropezian audience. Here is a selection.
Mélanie Boude talks appellations, varietals, regions. Particularly relevant in Saint-Tropez — Provence rosés, Côtes-de-Provence wines, Ramatuelle vineyards are an integral part of the Tropezian art de vivre.
Anne Pélouas shares her favorite destinations. For Tropéziens who travel off-season to other destinations — Asia, Caribbean, Americas, Africa.
Daniel de Montplaisir narrates great eras. Saint-Tropez has a dense history — from Saint Torpès to the fishing village, from the Bardot years to contemporary Saint-Tropez. To listen on Place des Lices.
Emmanuelle Caron shares her literary favorites. For Tropezian readers who love finding a novel at the beach, in the shade of pines, or on a terrace facing the gulf.
Cécile Lazartigues-Chartier unpacks cultural misunderstandings. Useful in Saint-Tropez where the international clientele is strong — European second-home owners, Middle Eastern visitors, yachters from around the world.
French entrepreneurs building elsewhere. Relevant for business profiles in the gulf — entrepreneurs working remotely in Saint-Tropez, founders with second homes, executives on extended weekends.
Are you a permanent resident in Saint-Tropez? Do you have a second home in Ramatuelle or Gassin? Do you rent weekly at Pampelonne? Here are the main areas of the gulf where RMF accompanies its listeners.
Saint-Tropez's Old Port is the village's epicenter. Between the Capitainerie, the terraces facing the yachts, and the alleys leading up to the Citadelle, this is where the heart of Saint-Tropez beats. Tropéziens and port residents live to the rhythm of maritime comings and goings — fishermen at dawn, sailors during the day, lively terraces in the evening.
For Old Port residents, RMF accompanies daily life — between a coffee at Sénéquier, a walk along quai Suffren, dinner at L'Opéra.
Old Port page coming soonLa Ponche is the most authentic neighborhood in Saint-Tropez. The old fishermen's district, its cobbled alleys, its ochre-faced houses, its small hidden beach — this is where the Tropezian soul lies, far from the bustle of the port. Established permanent residents, native Tropezian families, creatives, and lovers of authenticity.
For La Ponche residents, RMF accompanies a more intimate daily life — between the alleys of old Saint-Tropez and breakfasts at Café des Arts.
La Ponche page coming soonPlace des Lices is the great Tropezian rendezvous. Provençal market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, pétanque games in the afternoon, café terraces, iconic restaurants. This is where permanent residents and second-home owners cross paths all year. Place des Lices is the very identity of Saint-Tropez — both popular and chic.
For those who live or gather at Place des Lices, RMF is a natural companion — between a game of pétanque at Café des Arts and dinner at Sénéquier.
Place des Lices page coming soonPampelonne is the iconic beach of the Saint-Tropez gulf. Five kilometers of sand, legendary establishments (Club 55, La Voile Rouge, Nikki Beach, Bagatelle), pine forests in the background, the great blue facing you. Whether you come in season or off-season, Pampelonne remains a French seaside reference.
For Pampelonne residents and visitors, RMF accompanies beach days — between sunbeds in the shade of umbrella pines and sunset apéros.
Pampelonne page coming soonLa Madrague and Les Salins are the quietest neighborhoods in Saint-Tropez. Once dear to Brigitte Bardot, La Madrague hosts discreet seaside second homes. Les Salins, further east, combines open natural beach and family villas. Both areas attract residents seeking discretion rather than effervescence.
For La Madrague and Les Salins residents, RMF accompanies a more peaceful daily life — between preserved coves and coastal pine forests.
La Madrague and Les Salins pages coming soonRamatuelle is the Provençal village overlooking the gulf. Perched on its hill, surrounded by vineyards and pine forests, this medieval village attracts lovers of authenticity and second-home owners seeking calm and beauty. The Ramatuelle Festival in summer, Pampelonne in its commune, Côtes-de-Provence vineyards — Ramatuelle combines the gulf's finest.
For Ramatuelle residents, RMF accompanies a daily life turned toward the beauty of the Var — between vines, ancient stones, and the blue of the gulf below.
Ramatuelle page coming soonGassin is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Perched at 200 meters altitude, it offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Saint-Tropez gulf. Michelin-starred restaurants, vineyards, flowered alleys, 360° church square. Gassin attracts second-home owners passionate about authentic Provençal art de vivre.
For Gassin residents, RMF accompanies a rare daily life — between the beauty of Var landscapes and the quietude of the perched village.
Gassin page coming soonSaint-Tropez off-season is a unique experience. From October to May, the village returns to its Provençal rhythm — morning market, cafés open for regulars, raw landscapes, exceptional light. This is the Saint-Tropez of permanent residents and lovers of calm — that of autumn weekends, intimate Christmases, gentle springs.
For those who live or come to Saint-Tropez off-season, RMF is a faithful companion — for long Provençal winter days and extended quiet weekends.
Off-season Saint-Tropez page coming soonDo you travel often? Do you have residences or loved ones in other francophone cities around the world? Discover how RMF fits into the daily lives of its listeners elsewhere.
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