Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez is a movie theater history museum in an iconic building offering artifacts and exhibits dedicated to local actors and movies. The building was once the city's gendarmerie, or police station, for over 125 years. Its fame grew as it was used in many movies about the French police and today it has come to symbolize both with the housing of this interesting, quirky, fun and educational museum.
You can learn about the history of both the building and the movie industry. Exhibits here range from a vintage police office to a replica retro movie theater.
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What are the highlights of Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez?
Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez offers a broad look at the unusual history of the police and movie theater in Saint Tropez and the unique way the two intersect. You can take one of two routes through the museum, one dedicated to the building's history from 1879 to 2003 and the other to Saint Tropez movie theater.
As you explore the exhibits, you can see a fully-furnished replica 1960s police office and a retro movie theater. You'll learn about the making of such movies as "And God Created Woman" and "The Bathing Pool" and actors like Romy Schneider and Brigitte Bardot.
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What else is good to know about Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez?
The Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez is open daily and offers a public carpark. You can book guided tours to see the exhibits and learn more about the artifacts. Admission is free for visitors under 12. On European Heritage Days and the European Night of Museums, admission is free for all. Students under 26, gendarmes and job seekers who have valid IDs get reduced admission.
Pets are not permitted in the museum, so it's best to leave your furry friends behind. The facilities are adapted to allow for increased accessibility to people with disabilities.
Gendarmerie and Movie theater Museum in Saint Tropez
Location: 2 Pl. Blanqui, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France
Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Phone: +33 4 94 55 90 20
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