But now France's party-pooper politicians want to tame the decadent Pampelonne Beach clubs beloved of celebrities and hedonists alike. Dominic Midgley reports from his sun lounger... more
With a backstage pass to London Fashion Week, we bring you the beauty looks, tricks and products to prepare you for next spring — by which time, we’ll be ready to tell you about winter 2010...... more
This week, photographs have surfaced of Kate Moss holidaying on a yacht in St Tropez looking wrinkly. The wrinkles, it is alleged, are the result of too much sun, fun and cigarettes.... more
For the male, as for the female, holiday shorts are fraught with pitfalls. Do you go down the nautical route? Or the more traditional cargo short? ... more
Stunning model Kelly Brook, recently seen enjoying her newly single status in St Tropez, France, has just signed up for TV reality show I'm A Celebrity.... more
Jerry Hall, firmly putting the memory of that unflattering one-piece swimsuit shot behind her, strode out confidently on the beach in St Tropez this week.... more
Celebrities are sunning themselves in lavish locations around Europe as the summer holiday season hots up. From Kate Moss to George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio, here's MailOnline's round-up of the A-list's top travel destinations, what they're up to and who they're doing it with.... more
If you can't stand the heat ... get a decent deodorant. Unfortunately, it seems David Furnish forgot to pack his for his sunshine holiday in Saint Tropez, France. ... more
As the face of Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, Catherine Zeta-Jones knows she has to look after her skin. While husband Michael Douglas is steadily turning red on their French Riviera vacation, the Welsh actress covered up and protected herself from the hot sun.... more
With Sir Elton John still in the throes of a tour in Las Vegas, David Furnish got a jump start on their summer holiday by sailing with friends in St Tropez yesterday.... more
Petra Nemcova was spotted passionately smooching a mystery man at a nightclub in the south of France last night. The 29-year-old and her male admirer got up close and personal in the VIP Room club.... more
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then it’s clear from these pictures Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster’s marriage is cruising along for a summer of love. Holidaying with the family on the French Riviera, the pair wore matching cowboy hats and aviator sunglasses as they strolled, hand-in-hand, along the harbour in St Tropez.... more
The fierce sun in St Tropez turned the 41-year-old TV cook's chest and stomach that angry shade of red which a paint chart might describe as 'Briton on Holiday'. ... more
Beatrice has escaped the rain this weekend and headed for sunnier climes. Holidaying on the French Riviera, the princess took full advantage of the sun as she took to the St Tropez port for an afternoon stroll.... more
It was planned in secrecy by husband No 5, with scores of loved ones flown in for a milestone birthday. Here, Joan Collins describes the magical party – just don’t ask how old she is.... more