1. San Tropez has gained a reputation of an upscale prestigious and a rather expensive resort being an established place of rest and recreation of world celebrities. However sparing tourists will have a chance to enjoy this resort sufficiently reducing expenses. In the remote districts of the city tourists will find attractive inexpensive hotels, meanwhile local markets attract visitors with rather affordable prices unlike numerous expensive local shops.
2. The resort city experiences the heaviest tourist traffic in late spring and in summer as during this period the resort features the most favorable weather and holds various engaging holidays and celebrations. As a rule, in the heat of the tourist season local hotels and inns raise prices for services and rooms.
3. An optimum way to pay for purchases and services is national currency. The currency can be exchanged in any bank or a private exchange office of the city. However the resort has adopted a developed system of cashless transfers and most of the institutions and establishments accept international credit cards. Cash will be needed to pay for goods on local open markets and for visiting some beach cafes.
4. Local restaurants and cafes welcome tips which should equal 10-15% of a total sum of the bill. Most prestigious gastronomy establishments commonly include service fee into a total bill however a small cash reward should be added to the sum quoted in the bill all the same.
6. The historical district of the city should better be cruised on foot as all the remarkable spots of tourist attraction are located in close vicinity to each other. Renting a car is a recommended service for those tourists who do not wish to limit their vacation just to the city and plan to explore the suburbs of the resort. Drivers should keep in mind that central roads and suburban routes are commonly traffic jammed.
7. Local folks are rather hearty, friendly and welcoming. To display respect towards local culture foreign guests should learn several phrases in French. Before addressing a local citizen one should greet him of her prior to a request. Locals should be thanked for any service provided.
San Tropez is a city of splendid traditions which have been formed through many centuries. The city owes its name to a martyr Saint Torpes. Local residents treat their patron saint with … 
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