Jean Moulin

The Jean Moulin stele, a tribute to a hero of the Resistance

At the corner of Place des Lices, in Saint-Tropez, a stele is dedicated to Jean Moulin, a major figure of the French Resistance during the Second World War. The Saint-Tropez audio-guided tour stops here with respect to evoke the memory of this man and his essential role in the history of the country.

A figure of the French Resistance

Jean Moulin was a senior civil servant, prefect of Chartres in 1940, who refused to collaborate with the occupier. Having become one of the great figures of the Resistance, he worked to unify the movements and chaired the first meeting of the National Council of the Resistance in 1943. Arrested then a victim of barbarism, he remains a symbol of courage and commitment, honoured throughout France.

What to see

The stele, plain, stands at the corner of Place des Lices and invites contemplation. Its presence recalls, in the heart of a village often associated with festivity, the memory of the Resistance and of those who committed themselves for freedom. It is a memorial stop, adding a grave and essential dimension to the discovery of Saint-Tropez.

Practical information

The Jean Moulin stele lies at the corner of Place des Lices, in the heart of Saint-Tropez, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office, to be discovered with respect. On the level, it fits naturally into a walk on Place des Lices and in the village.

Who was Jean Moulin?

A major figure of the French Resistance: a senior civil servant who became the unifier of the resistance movements, he chaired the first National Council of the Resistance in 1943.

Where is the Jean Moulin stele in Saint-Tropez?

At the corner of Place des Lices, in the heart of Saint-Tropez, where it pays tribute to the hero of the Resistance.