Gassin
Gassin and Ramatuelle are two lovely villages perched up high above the Mediterranean Sea on the inhospitable rocky land above. They are on the St Tropez peninsula, just south of Port Grimaud and St Tropez. The villages were originally created to escape the pirates who were numerous in the Mediterranean waters.
When you arrive in Gassin start your visit at the orientation table near the highest parking area. From here you have a magnificent view of the Bay of St Tropez and the surrounding hills. Indeed you can see La Croix Valmer, Saint Tropez, Griamud, St Maxime and Les Issambres.
Continue walking along the medieval terrace - the Promenade Dei Barri and you come to some more splendid views and a few very nice restaurants with tables set out to look over the panoramic views. This really is an unbeatable spot to stop for lunch.
Wandering round the ancient streets is a treat. Look out for the old well and the street called l’Androuno - claimed to be the narrowest street in the world. (I decided to walk round rather than try and squeeze through!). Everywhere you walk the delicious scent of Jasmine hangs in the air.
In the past five cork makers worked full time during the 19th century and silk worms were also raised here before being sent to nearby Cogolin (a village still renowned for its arts and crafts). The other main trade was charcoal making by the village « bousquetiers ».
Gassin is a classified ‘most beautiful village of France’ and interestingly the new village which has been built below the medieval village has been awarded the first prize for the best new town in Europe. It was designed by Francois Spoerry who also won acclaim for designing the nearby Port Grimaud. It is true it has been very well designed using a style based on but not replicating the style of the medieval village above.
There are numerous beaches nearby, including Pampelonne, and parts of the attractive coast fall under the protection of the Conservatoire de Littoral, an organisation established to preserve the flora and fauna along the coast.
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- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Gassin, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Gassin.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
28 km: Bormes-les-Mimosas (Pretty village) 9 km: Cavalaire-sur-Mer (water sports resort) 28 km: Frejus (Coastal town) 9 km: Grimaud (Perched village) 28 km: Les-Arcs (medieval old town) 33 km: Port Cros National Park (Regional Parc) 5 km: Port Grimaud (attractive modern harbour town) 3 km: Ramatuelle (pretty village) 10 km: Sainte-Maxime (Popular Riviera resort) 29 km: Saint-Raphael (French Riviera resort) 8 km: Saint-Tropez (French Riviera resort)
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