The Maritime History Museum is a 17th-century French fortress dedicated to the rich maritime history of France and the significance of Saint Tropez. The museum is located on Montée de la Citadelle inside of a 400-year-old fortification that was a primary defense of the city against maritime attacks.
The museum is one of the most popular attractions on Saint Tropez, a city on the coast of the French Riviera, which is a testament to how fascinating the museum is and how significant the maritime history in Saint Tropez was to the everyday lives of French inhabitants.
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What are the highlights of the Maritime History Museum in Saint Tropez?
Two of the most appealing parts of the Maritime History Museum in Saint Tropez are the incredible views of the region and the overall scale of the museum. La Citadelle has been immaculately preserved, and from atop one of the towers, you'll have fabulous views of the entire harbor.
The museum is filled with real maritime artifacts and storylines of famous sea captains who sailed for adventure, honor, and infamy across the 7 seas. Visitors will better understand how humongous the vessels were and the size of real cannons. Real-life relics, such as nets, baskets, and dishware, are neatly displayed.
What else is good to know about the Maritime History Museum in Saint Tropez?
The Maritime History Museum is open every day except for a few local vacations. Non-French-speaking visitors will appreciate that the museum has mixed-media exhibits in both English and French to help visitors enjoy the interesting and important history of Saint Tropez.
Not only does the museum discuss the broader impacts of maritime trade and warfare on the French empire, but it also takes a sincere look into the daily lives of Saint Tropez fishermen and how their trade modernized. The main floors of the museum are accessible to the non-able-bodied, but there are stairs to access the rooftop lookout.
Maritime History Museum in Saint Tropez
Location: 1 Mnt de la Citadelle, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France
Open: Daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm
Phone: +33 4 94 55 90 30
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