Visiting Gassin? You’re wondering “What to do in Gassin?”, “What to visit in Gassin?”
Then follow the guide to discover one of France’s most beautiful villages!
Gassin is a medieval village perched at an altitude of 200 meters, nestled in a green setting. From the roof of the tourist office, there’s an extraordinary panoramic view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. On the other side of the village, a splendid view of the bay of Cavalaire and the Golden Isles can be seen.
Gassin is a village renowned for its old stones, quality restaurants, peace and charm.
1. The medieval village
The Gassinois settled on this rocky outcrop around the 11th century. The village grew up around a fortified tower on rue de la Tasco. The Passage du Guet and the Porte des Sarrazins are emblematic features of the village’s historic center and heritage, which also includes a 16th-century church, typical wells and remarkable gateways.
The rural heritage is also worth seeing, including the Notre-Dame-de-la-Compassion chapel, the restored sheepfold, the Arlatane washhouses, the Brûlat mill and the enigmatic monument to Saint-Joseph.
2. L’Androuno
Gassin has the narrowest street in the world! It’s a must for all visitors…
3. Wineries
The presence of dozens of hectares of vines around the village is a defining feature of the Gassin landscape, which can be admired from the roof terrace.
Gassin’s ten wineries invite you to taste their wines, discover their cellars and take home a typical local souvenir.
The Château Minutyone of Provence’s 18 crûs classés, is an important stop on the Gassin wine trail. Nearby is Château Barbeyrolleswhose vines are all organically farmed and which pioneered the development of light rosés. Two other estates are also “AB” certified: the château de Chausseon the road to La Croix-Valmer and the domaine du Bourrian. The estates of Bertaud-Belieu and La Rouillère export all over the world. The Tropez estate was created by Gassinois at the end of the 20th century. Visit Cap Saint-Pierre is also a family estate; the winery is located just before the entrance to Saint-Tropez. Finally, the Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu’îlein the direction of Cogolin, offer an assortment of wines created in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Gassin is home to other local producers, including an olive grower, Domaine de Val de Bois, and a Maison des Confitures.
4. L’Hardy garden and rose garden
Two gardens plunge you into soothing worlds. In the village, the L’Hardy garden, classified as remarkable since 2009, is home to several hundred Mediterranean species. On the plain, the Jardin de Gassin rose garden offers a zen-like world of old roses, with regular events including lectures and concerts.
5. Azur Parc
Azur Park is one of France’s leading amusement parks, and one of the main leisure attractions on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. In a family-friendly atmosphere, some forty attractions are on offer for young and old in search of thrills.
6. Golf and polo
Two sports establishments make Gassin unique: an 18-hole international golf course and, nearby, the Haras de Gassin, home to the Polo Club. Finals Sundays are open to the public free of charge: an opportunity to discover a sport that is rare in France.
7. Secret beaches
Three discreet beaches await you in Gassin: Plage de la Moune, home to a sailing school, Plage du Treizain and Plage de la Bouillabaisse.
All around the Presqu’île, beaches await you, including the famous Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle (5 kilometers of beach, with beach facilities and public areas), and the Gigaro and Sylvabelle beaches in La Croix-Valmer. In Saint-Tropez, several sandy beaches await you, near the village of La Ponche or along the coastal path (Les Graniers, Canebiers, La Moutte, Les Salins).
8. Hiking
A nature destination, hiking is an activity not to be missed in Gassin and the Presqu’île. Four signposted walks are available in Gassin, and many more in the surrounding communes. Not to be missed: the coastal path between Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer, or, higher up, the hikes around La Garde-Freinet or the Chartreuse de la Verne.
Some of the trails are accessible by mountain bike. Cycle paths are available throughout the commune.
9. Village restaurants
The Plaça deï Barri is famous for its quality restaurants. The whole area has restaurants to discover.
