St Tropez might be famous for rosé, beach clubs, and yacht-side glamour, but it’s also a surprisingly easy place to enjoy a fully plant-based holiday! Whether you’re craving Mediterranean classics, fresh produce from the Provençal markets, or high-end vegan dining, the town delivers - and then some.
Below is your friendly guide to eating, staying, and thriving as a vegan in St Tropez.
Veganism in St Tropez is growing quickly: local chefs, especially younger ones, are leaning into lighter, seasonal dishes and adapting menus for plant-based travellers. You’ll find vegan options in cafés, beach restaurants, markets, and even bistros built on traditional Provençal cuisine.
One of the perks of Provençal cuisine? Many dishes are naturally rooted in vegetables, olive oil, and fragrant herbs. Here are a few classics that are typically (or easily) vegan:
A vegetable medley starring tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Usually vegan already (just double-check no butter was used).
A chickpea flour and olive oil pancake from nearby Nice, commonly found around the region. Crispy, hearty, and naturally vegan!
Vegan Food Culture in St Tropez
Veganism in St Tropez is growing quickly: local chefs, especially younger ones, are leaning into lighter, seasonal dishes and adapting menus for plant-based travellers. You’ll find vegan options in cafés, beach restaurants, markets, and even bistros built on traditional Provençal cuisine.
Traditional Dishes That Are Accidentally Vegan
One of the perks of Provençal cuisine? Many dishes are naturally rooted in vegetables, olive oil, and fragrant herbs. Here are a few classics that are typically (or easily) vegan:
1. Ratatouille
A vegetable medley starring tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, garlic, and olive oil. Usually vegan already (just double-check no butter was used).
2. Socca
A chickpea flour and olive oil pancake from nearby Nice, commonly found around the region. Crispy, hearty, and naturally vegan!
3. Panisse
Chickpea fritters, fried in olive oil. Simple. Perfect. (And also accidentally vegan).
A Provençal bread similar to focaccia. Many bakers make it just with flour, olive oil, water, yeast, and salt.
Some tapenades contain anchovies, but many shops and markets sell a purely olive-based version made with capers and olive oil.
Some iconic St Tropez dishes aren’t naturally vegan - but they’re super easy to adapt at home or request at fancier restaurants!
The original cream brioche dessert isn’t vegan, but plant-based bakeries (and some creative cafés) can swap:
4. Fougasse (Plain)
A Provençal bread similar to focaccia. Many bakers make it just with flour, olive oil, water, yeast, and salt.
5. Tapenade (Olive-Only Version)
Some tapenades contain anchovies, but many shops and markets sell a purely olive-based version made with capers and olive oil.
How to Make Traditional Dishes Vegan
Some iconic St Tropez dishes aren’t naturally vegan - but they’re super easy to adapt at home or request at fancier restaurants!
1. Tarte Tropézienne (Vegan Version)
The original cream brioche dessert isn’t vegan, but plant-based bakeries (and some creative cafés) can swap:
- Vegan brioche dough
- Coconut or almond cream filling
- Turmeric or plant butter for colour and texture
2. Aioli
Traditional aioli contains egg so vegan versions use:
Plenty of restaurants will offer a vegan aioli if you ask!
Often made with Parmesan. You can ask for:
Normally filled with meat or cheese. Some plant-based alternatives would be:
- Aquafaba
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
Plenty of restaurants will offer a vegan aioli if you ask!
3. Pistou Soup
Often made with Parmesan. You can ask for:
- No cheese
- A drizzle of olive oil instead
- Fresh basil blended into the broth
4. Provencal Stuffed Vegetables (Petits Farcis)
Normally filled with meat or cheese. Some plant-based alternatives would be:
- Lentils
- Mushrooms
- Herbs
- Breadcrumbs
- Olive oil
(Restaurants are increasingly willing to prepare a vegan version if they get a heads-up.)
Here are the types of spots where vegans tend to find reliable options:
Many upscale beach restaurants now include vegan bowls, grilled vegetable platters, citrusy salads, or plant-based twists on Mediterranean staples.
The Marché de Saint-Tropez and Place des Lices markets are treasure troves for:
St Tropez has a growing number of health-focused cafés serving smoothies, açai bowls, tofu dishes, and colourful salads. Here's a list of restaurants in St Tropez with confirmed vegan options.
If you want full control over your meals (or you just enjoy waking up to your own stocked kitchen) renting a private home is often the best choice. Travellers looking for luxury and privacy often lean toward Saint-Tropez villa rentals, which let you cook your own plant-based dishes using local market produce.
Where to Eat Vegan in St Tropez
Here are the types of spots where vegans tend to find reliable options:
Beach Clubs
Many upscale beach restaurants now include vegan bowls, grilled vegetable platters, citrusy salads, or plant-based twists on Mediterranean staples.
Local Markets
The Marché de Saint-Tropez and Place des Lices markets are treasure troves for:
- Fresh fruit
- Tapenades
- Fougasse
- Nuts and dried fruit
- Local olive oil
- Vegan artisanal pastries
Plant-Forward Restaurants
St Tropez has a growing number of health-focused cafés serving smoothies, açai bowls, tofu dishes, and colourful salads. Here's a list of restaurants in St Tropez with confirmed vegan options.
Where to Stay as a Vegan Traveller in St Tropez
If you want full control over your meals (or you just enjoy waking up to your own stocked kitchen) renting a private home is often the best choice. Travellers looking for luxury and privacy often lean toward Saint-Tropez villa rentals, which let you cook your own plant-based dishes using local market produce.
Some high-end hospitality providers, like the Nightfall Group St Tropez, can even arrange private chefs who specialise in vegan cuisine! This is a dream option if you want gourmet plant-based meals without stepping foot in a restaurant.
Most restaurants post menus online, making it easy to scope out vegan-friendly options.
St Tropez chefs are creative - and often excited to craft something special!
You might want to look for:
Being vegan in St Tropez is way easier than people assume. Between the naturally plant-rich Provençal cuisine, the growing eco-conscious dining scene, and the freedom offered by villa rentals with full kitchens, you can eat spectacularly while soaking up all that Riviera sunshine!
Further Tips for Eating Vegan in St Tropez
1. Learn a Few Key French Phrases
- Sans produits animaux (without animal products)
- Sans lait / sans œufs (no milk / no eggs)
- Je suis végétalien(ne) (I am vegan)
2. Check Menus Beforehand
Most restaurants post menus online, making it easy to scope out vegan-friendly options.
3. Don’t Be Shy About Requesting Modifications
St Tropez chefs are creative - and often excited to craft something special!
4. Visit Organic Shops
You might want to look for:
- Bio shops (organic markets)
- Natural wine stores
- Vegan snacks and spreads
Final Thoughts
Being vegan in St Tropez is way easier than people assume. Between the naturally plant-rich Provençal cuisine, the growing eco-conscious dining scene, and the freedom offered by villa rentals with full kitchens, you can eat spectacularly while soaking up all that Riviera sunshine!
