Citadel of Saint-Tropez

The Citadelle of Saint-Tropez, sentinel of the village

The Citadelle of Saint-Tropez has dominated the village for more than four centuries. Built at the beginning of the seventeenth century, this fortress offers one of the finest viewpoints over the bay. The Saint-Tropez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the defensive past of the city and its maritime history, today told in its museum.

A pre-Vauban fortress

The Citadelle of Saint-Tropez is a so-called pre-Vauban fortress, built at the beginning of the seventeenth century to protect the village and its harbour. Its keep, around which the fortified ensemble is organised, today houses the museum of maritime history. A witness of the strategic role of Saint-Tropez on the Mediterranean, it watches over the village from the top of its hill for more than four centuries.

What to see

From the ramparts and the keep, you enjoy an exceptional panorama of the village, the port and the bay of Saint-Tropez. The museum of maritime history, housed in the keep, retraces the adventure of the Tropezian sailors. It is a must-see stop, combining history, heritage and one of the finest views of the peninsula.

Practical information

The Citadelle of Saint-Tropez lies on the hill that dominates the village, reachable on foot by a climb. The site and its museum of maritime history can be visited; hours and prices vary with the season. It is best to check them before coming and to bring sturdy shoes for the access, as well as some water in fine weather.

What can you see at the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez?

The ramparts, the keep housing the museum of maritime history and an exceptional panorama of the village, the port and the bay of Saint-Tropez.

When was the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez built?

At the beginning of the seventeenth century; it is a pre-Vauban fortress that has dominated the village for more than four centuries.