Some destinations are shaped by history. Others, by sun and sea. And while Saint-Tropez may boast plenty of both, it is perhaps most proud to have been fashioned by the influence of its iconic female patrons.

Refined, vibrant, and endlessly glamorous, Saint-Tropez continues to resonate with their presence, as it further ascends to travel stardom. And with International Women’s Day on the horizon, France by Travelive invites you to celebrate this quintessential French Riviera gem by diving deeper into its renowned allure.

So, ladies (and gentlemen), here’s Saint Tropez at its most iconic!

What does it take to be original? To stand out in a sea of standouts? To be something new in a destination where every step ticks something off the bucket list.

For Marseille, it just means being itself; sea urchins and all (more on that later).

You see, anyone who’s been to France has noticed a few things that its regions have in common: elegant beauty, charming culture, exquisite cuisine, and…you guessed it, wine.

But every country has a freethinker. A place that wants to put a different spin on things. To give it some genuine Mediterranean spirit. To make history as its oldest city. And to be a cosmopolitan gateway to both its unexpected heritage and some of its most unique experiences.  

In France, that city is Marseille. And here’s why it deserves your attention.