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4. MUSEE DE L'ANNONCIADE
Close to the Vieux Port, a pretty 16th-century chapel has been wonderfully converted
to house a world-class collection of paintings by artists connected with St-Tropez, in-
cluding Bonnard, Derain, Dufy, Matisse, Rouault and Signac (for further details see
5. PLAGES DE TAHITI AND PAMPELONNE
St-Tropez's beaches begin 4 km (2.5 miles) southeast of the town, on the long
bay called the Anse de Pampelonne (for further details see
Pampelonne Beach, St-
its own name.
6. NOTRE DAME DE L'ASSOMPTION
This ebullient Italian Baroque church built in the early 1800s contains a gilded bust
of the town's patron saint, Tropez (or Torpès). The Roman legionary converted to
Christianity and was martyred by Emperor Nero, but he was pushed out to sea by the
Romans and his body was washed up where the town now stands.
Notre Dame de
l'Assomption • rue de l'Eglise • Open 9:30am-noon Tue-Sun • Free
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7. TOUR SUFFREN
Built in AD 880 by Guillaume I, Duke of Provence, this round tower overlooking the
harbour was once part of a larger castle, the Château Suffren. The tower overlooks
the fishing harbour where old boats are moored.
8. LA PONCHE
La Ponche is the core of the original fishing village. With narrow streets, painted
shutters and ochre walls, it looks much as it did before tourism came along.
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9. LA FONTANETTE
The small La Fontanette beach, just east of La Ponche, is not as spectacular as those
further afield, but is the only one within walking distance of town and ideal for a mid-
day swim while exploring St-Tropez.
