{"id":2871,"date":"2021-11-19T09:32:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T08:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gassin.eu\/?page_id=2871"},"modified":"2026-08-26T21:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:48:04","slug":"what-to-do-in-gassin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gassin.eu\/en\/useful-information\/what-to-do-in-gassin\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Gassin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Visiting Gassin? Are you wondering “What to do in Gassin?”, “What to see in Gassin?”? Then follow the guide to discover one of France’s most beautiful villages!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gassin is a medieval village perched at an altitude of 200 meters<\/strong>, nestled in a green setting. From the roof of the tourist office, there’san extraordinary panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez<\/strong>. On the other side of the village, there’s a splendid view of the Bay of Cavalaire and the Golden Isles<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gassin is a village renowned for its old stones, quality restaurants, peace and charm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The medieval village<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. L’Androuno<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Wineries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Le Jardin and L’Hardy garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Azur Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Golf and polo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Secret beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Hiking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Village restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    1. The medieval village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Gassinois settled on this rocky outcrop around the 11th<\/sup> century. The village grew up around a fortified tower on rue de la Tasco. The Passage du Guet and the Porte des Sarrazins <\/a>are emblematic features of the village’s historic center and heritage<\/a>, which also includes a 16th-century<\/sup> church<\/a>, typical wells<\/a> and remarkable gateways<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    The rural heritage is also worth seeing, including the Notre-Dame-de-la-Compassion chapel<\/a>, the restored sheepfold<\/a>, the Arlatane washhouses<\/a>, the Br\u00fblat mill <\/a>and the enigmatic monument to Saint-Joseph<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. L’Androuno<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Gassin has the narrowest street in the world!<\/a> It’s a must for all visitors…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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    3. Wineries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gassin’s ten wineries invite you to taste their wines, discover their cellars and take home a typical local souvenir. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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    The Ch\u00e2teau Minuty<\/a><\/strong>one of Provence’s 18 cr\u00fbs class\u00e9s, is an important stop on the Gassin wine trail. Nearby is Ch\u00e2teau Barbeyrolles<\/a><\/strong>whose vines are all organically grown and which pioneered the development of light ros\u00e9s. Two other estates are also “AB” certified: the ch\u00e2teau de Chausse<\/a><\/strong>on the road to La Croix-Valmer and the domaine du Bourrian<\/a><\/strong>. The estates of <\/strong>Bertaud-Belieu<\/strong> <\/a>and La Rouill\u00e8re<\/strong> <\/a>export all over the world. The Tropez estate<\/strong> <\/a>was created by Gassinois at the end of the 20th<\/sup> century. Visit Cap Saint-Pierre<\/strong> <\/a>is also a family estate; the winery is located just before the entrance to Saint-Tropez. Finally, the Ma\u00eetres Vignerons de la Presqu’\u00eele<\/a><\/strong>in the direction of Cogolin, offer an assortment of wines created in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gassin is home to other local producers,<\/a> including an olive grower, Domaine de Val de Bois<\/a>, and a Maison des Confitures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. Le Jardin and L’Hardy garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Two gardens plunge you into soothing worlds. On the plain, the commune of Gassin offers a botanical garden with some thirty large plants, hedges and squares, and hosts an exhibition of monumental sculptures: Le Jardin<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the village, the L’Hardy garden<\/a>, classified as remarkable since 2009, is home to several hundred Mediterranean species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Marie-Th\u00e9r\u00e8se L’Hardy in her garden (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Roses in Le Jardin de Gassin (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    5. Azur Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Azur Park<\/a> is one of France’s leading amusement parks, and one of the main leisure attractions on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez<\/a>. In a family-friendly atmosphere, some forty attractions are on offer for young and old in search of thrills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Azur Park’s big wheel in Gassin (\u00a9 E. Bertrand)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    6. Golf and polo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Two sports facilities set Gassin apart: an 18-hole international golf course and <\/a>, nearby, the Haras de Gassin, home to <\/a>the Polo Club. On Sundays when the finals are held, the grounds are open to the public free of charge\u2014a great opportunity to discover a sport that\u2019s rare in France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Hole 13 on the Gassin golf course (\u00a9 Emmanuel Bertrand)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    A polo match in front of the restaurant terrace (DR)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    7. Secret beaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Three discreet beaches await you in Gassin: Plage de la Moune<\/a>, home to a sailing school, Plage du Treizain <\/a>and Plage de la Bouillabaisse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    La Moune in Gassin (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Bouillabaisse in Gassin (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    All around the Presqu’\u00eele, beaches await you, such as the famous Plage de Pampelonne in Ramatuelle (5 kilometers of beach, with beach facilities and public areas), and the beaches of Gigaro and Sylvabelle 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). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A nature destination, hiking <\/a>is an activity not to be missed in Gassin and the Presqu’\u00eele. 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the trails are accessible by mountain bike. Cycle paths <\/a>are available throughout the commune. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    On the Sentier de la Mer… (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    On the trail of the Patapans (\u00a9 E. Bertrand) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    9. Village restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Pla\u00e7a de\u00ef Barri is famous for its quality restaurants. The whole area has restaurants to discover<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    An aperitif in the Place de\u00ef Barri (\u00a9 G. Voiturier)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    A balmy summer evening in the Place de\u00ef Barri (\u00a9 Office de tourisme de Gassin) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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