GASSIN

'Gassin' is a town and commune of the Var ''département'', in southeastern France. It is located right next to the famous Saint-Tropez. Perched high up on a rock, it is less than 4km. from the sea. Many Tropezian tourists attracted by a more affordable life prefer to stay in Gassin and enjoy the same kind of "Cote d'Azur" life.
Gassin (Pop. : 2,752 Surface : 2,474 ha)
2 kilometers from route D559 which links Hyères (41km,) and Sainte-Maxime (12km.).

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Historic sites to see:

Famous people born in Gassin

Activities:

Historic sites to see:

★ The ramparts (protecting walls that surround the city)

★ The rectory

★ The chapel Notre Dame de la Compassion.

Famous people born in Gassin

★ Emmanuelle Béart, French actress.

★ Inès de la Fressange, designer of fashion and perfumes

★ David Ginola, ex-footballer and pundit

Activities:

★ Walks

★ Varied water sports

★ An 18 hole golf course

★ Beach bumming

★ The oldest art gallery in the area, Galerie deï Barri