40Isea&iISPRING-SUMMER 2012CABANE BAMBOU Set back from the beach amid a bamboo grove, Cabane Bambou is ideal for those lookingfor an escape from the showy beach clubs on Pampelonne. The intimate setting includes arestaurant serving up fresh Mediterranean dishes and local wines.BEST SEATSink your toes in the sand at one of the beach-restaurant tables DRESS CODECrisp white linens www.cabanebambouplage.comCLUB 55Another of the oldest beach clubs, Club 55 is perfect for a lazyafternoon in the St Tropez sunshine, and it's very understatedso you can relax without needing to worry about looking tooglamorous. Club 55 has attracted artists and the internationaljet set for decades and remains one of today's top spots forcelebrityguests. Unaltered by time, it still has simplewooden chairs and tables on a shaded deck that blends into thebeach scene that surrounds it.BEST SEATUnder the shade of the tamarisk treesDRESS CODEFloaty tunics and soft linens www.club55.fr

SPRING-SUMMER 2012I sea&iI41PLAGE DES JUMEAUXA slightly more family focused affair, Des Jumeaux is great forparties with kids in tow. There is a special dining menu for chil-dren, and the playground is the perfect place to let them runaround while you enjoy a glass of wine. Open year-round.BEST SEATBeneath the striped canvas on the shaded deck DRESS CODEDon't be fooled by the family friendly atmosphere, you still need to look the part - this is St Tropez!www.plagedesjumeaux.comNIKKI BEACH Set back from the shore, Nikki Beach is a hang-out for the dedicated party crowd. Opulentand exclusive, its central focus is the swimming pool, which is surrounded by wooden decksstrewn with white cushions and pillows. But that's as far as the chilled-out vibe goes as musicbeats and Champagne flows all day long. BEST SEATThe closer to the circular bar and pool you are the nearer you are to the party. A favoured location is the upper level of the runway where you can enjoy sea views as well as the party sceneDRESS CODEBring on the bling and leopard-print garmentswww.nikkibeach.comtopfivePhotography: Cyrille Margarit