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Gassin (French pronunciation: [ɡasɛ̃]) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
Key Information
It is located very near to the holiday destination of Saint-Tropez. Perched high up on a rock, it is less than 4 km (2.5 mi) from the sea. Many Tropezian tourists who are attracted by a more affordable life prefer to stay in Gassin and enjoy the same kind of "Cote d'Azur" life.[citation needed]
It lies 2 kilometres from route D559 which links Hyères (41 km) and Sainte-Maxime (12 km).
Population
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,107 | — |
| 1975 | 1,519 | +4.62% |
| 1982 | 2,017 | +4.13% |
| 1990 | 2,622 | +3.33% |
| 1999 | 2,710 | +0.37% |
| 2007 | 2,899 | +0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,818 | −0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,560 | −1.90% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Historic sites
[edit]- The ramparts (protecting walls that surround the city)
- The rectory
- The chapel Notre Dame de la Compassion
- L'Androuno, one of the world's narrowest streets
Notable people
[edit]- Emmanuelle Béart, French actress.
- Sarah Biasini, French actress, daughter of Romy Schneider
- Inès de la Fressange, designer of fashion and perfumes
- Mary Jayne Gold, American heiress who helped key figures escape Occupied France
- David Ginola, ex-footballer and pundit
- Sacha Opinel, ex-footballer
- Arthur Rinderknech, tennis player
- Igor Wakhévitch, avant-garde composer
- Eliesse Ben Seghir, footballer playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Activities
[edit]- Walks
- Varied water sports
- An 18-hole golf course
- A polo field and polo club
- The oldest art gallery in the area, Galerie deï Barri
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ Le nom des habitants du 83 - Var, habitants.fr
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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[edit]Gassin
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Gassin is a commune in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France, situated on the Saint-Tropez peninsula at an altitude of approximately 200 meters above sea level.[1][2] As of 2024, it has a population of 2,655 inhabitants and covers an area of 24.87 km², resulting in a population density of approximately 107 inhabitants per km².[1][3][4]
Renowned as a medieval hilltop village, Gassin features narrow cobblestone streets, stone houses, and remnants of 13th-century ramparts, offering panoramic views of the Maures mountains, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, and the Mediterranean Sea.[2][5] It has been classified as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages of France) since 1994, highlighting its preserved architectural heritage, including the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption and the medieval castle tower.[5][6] The commune's administrative code is 83065.[1]
Gassin's history dates to the medieval period, with roots in earlier Roman and Saracen influences.[5][7] Today, it serves as a gateway to upscale seaside resorts like Saint-Tropez, blending historical charm with modern leisure activities.[2][5]
