House of Butterflies

The House of Butterflies, an unusual museum of Saint-Tropez

On Rue Étienne Berny, behind a discreet façade with colourful shutters, hides a unique museum: the House of Butterflies. Away from the bustle, this unusual place delights young and old. The Saint-Tropez audio-guided tour stops here to discover a surprising collection, off the beaten track of the village.

The work of the painter Dany Lartigue

The House of Butterflies, also called the Dany Lartigue museum, is the original work of an enthusiast. It is readily described as a Sistine Chapel of lepidoptera, so rich and artfully presented is the butterfly collection. Spread over several spaces, it brings together thousands of specimens in a pretty village house, away from the tumult of the port.

What to see

The museum presents an exceptional collection of butterflies, spread over several spaces, in the charming setting of a village house. The diversity and beauty of the specimens make it a refreshing and astonishing visit. It is an original and poetic stop, ideal for families, in the heart of Saint-Tropez.

Practical information

The House of Butterflies lies on Rue Étienne Berny, in the heart of Saint-Tropez, reachable on foot. A working museum, it can be visited; its hours and prices vary with the season, and it may be closed on certain days. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the House of Butterflies?

It is an unusual museum of Saint-Tropez, also called the Dany Lartigue museum, presenting a rich collection of butterflies in a village house.

Where is the House of Butterflies?

On Rue Étienne Berny, in the heart of Saint-Tropez, behind a discreet façade with colourful shutters.