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4 steps ashore
Oh what a beautiful morning!
The ideal time to sip a coffee on the terrace of Chez Sénequier (which is still worth a visit) and to visit the town is in the early morning, when the light is soft, the temperature not to hot and the boats and idle passers-by are not yet awake. This is when the town really looks good – before the day gets busy. You may notice little decorative crannies on the street corners and above the entrance to some of the houses. These half-domed vaults are known as 'culs-de-four' and represent the choir stalls of a church. Inside you will usually find a representation o
f Saint Tropez, of the Virgin Mary or of the Christ. These 'Urban Oratories' are said to protect the houses and their inhabitants. Saint Tropez boasts around forty of these, some going back as far as the 17th century. You may be able to spot the older ones, in amongst the ones created in recent years. Both old and new are attractive, and as in Rome (which boasts many such features), you will find yourself walking around with your nose in the air!
If you don't want to go too far from the sea, and you don't fancy a nap in the heat of the day, check out the Musée de l'Annonciade. This ancient chapel was built by the Order of Penitents in 1558, but was stripped during the revolution. It provides a striking home for one of the first ever Museums of Modern Art (in the strict sense of the word). From 1922, this museum boasted works from the French Avant Garde movement. The collection covers the period from 1890 to 1950. As you leave, why not have a glance at the paintings being sold down on the dockside. You never know, you may find a hidden masterpiece! 
