Gassin

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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 4 km 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.

Population: 2 752, area: 2,474 ha
2 kilometers from route D559 which links Hyères (41 km) and Sainte-Maxime (12 km).

[edit] Historic sites to see:

  • The ramparts (protecting walls that surround the city)
  • The rectory
  • The chapel Notre Dame de la Compassion

[edit] Famous people born in Gassin

[edit] Activities:

  • Walks
  • Varied water sports
  • An 18 hole golf course
  • Beach bumming
  • The oldest art gallery in the area, Galerie deï Barri
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Coordinates: 43°13′47″N, 6°35′09″E