Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Saint-Tropez, France

The Italian Baroque-style Our Lady of the Assumption Church topped by a bell tower was built in 1784. It is one of the most recognisable sights in Saint-Tropez, with its bright ochre and earthy sienna coloured bell tower.

This building replaced an older 16th-century church which became unstable when the current chapel was erected. There had been an earlier 11th-century religious construction on this same site, destroyed during Queen Jeanne's succession wars.

Inside, you can admire statues and wood carvings dating back to the early 19th century, along with the bust of Saint Tropez, which is paraded through the streets every year during the famous 'Bravades' celebration.

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Zelinschi Pavel (2 years ago)
Wonderful views.

Audrey Cutts (2 years ago)
There is only one mass on Sunday at 10h30 ! During the week, no mass on Monday. The only catholic church in Saint Tropez.

Mr PCH (4 years ago)
Candle shop next to it sells replica candles which have been pictured around the world, even outer space!

Luc016 (5 years ago)
Nice church from outside, the opening times are very disappointing though. You cannot go in when you want.

Joseph Allen (6 years ago)
Beautiful, historic, and picturesque.

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