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Saint-Tropez Maritime Museum & Citadel

1 Montée de la Citadelle, Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

The Saint-Tropez Maritime Museum is located in the town's citadel that was built in the early 17th century. The Museum consists of three levels: the ground floor covers history, economy and legends relating to the sea, the next floor honours figures of the local maritime history and the top floor is a terrasse with views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and exhibits around yachting.

Access & Transport

Address: 1 Montée de la Citadelle, 83990 Saint-Tropez The Citadel is on top of the hill, 500m east of the harbour of Saint-Tropez. The town itself is 40km southwest of Fréjus, 110km from Nice (A8 / D25), 70km east of Toulon (A570/D98) and 135km from Marseille.

Instructions & Recommendations

Guided visits take place by prior reservation between 11h and 15h30. By default, those are in French language, but English can be arranged on request.

Meta review

The museum and citadel get excellent online reviews with visitors highlighting both the views from the top of the building and the interesting content that is extremely well presented and made available in both English and French. A minority of reviewers thought it got boring quite quickly but, on the opposite end of the spectrum, some commented that it was appealing for children as well.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral (min. electricity consumption). The museum helps preserve the local architectural and historical heritage, but we wish the negative aspects of the maritime trade during the period of the European colonies was weaved into the main narrative.

Conclusion

It really is 2 attractions into one: the remnants of a fortress a short hike from downtown with gorgeous views over the harbour and the Gulf of St Tropez, and an interesting - if sometimes a bit too "local" - maritime museum. Not a regional must see by any means but there is no good reason not to go if you spend more than one day in town.

Key positive

Panoramic views over Saint Tropez

Inexpensive entrance fees

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 01 Jan, 01 May, 17 May, 11 Nov, 25 Dec. Last admission is 30mins before closing.

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:30

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:30

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:30

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:30

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:30

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 17:30

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€4
Adult
12 - 64
€4
Child
3 - 11
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0

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