Are you looking foran off-the-beaten-track getaway during your stay at our Miremer campsite in La Garde-Freinet? The Saint-Tropez marine cemetery is a place where history and beauty meet, with a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s an ideal destination for a day of discovery from your accommodation in the Var. Just 17 kilometers from your mobile home, this site promises a memorable experience. Plan your visit now!
A peaceful spot overlooking the Mediterranean
Located on the Chemin des Graniers, just below the Citadel of Saint-Tropez, this marine cemetery is much more than just a resting place. It’sone of the few marine cemeteries in France, giving it a very special character and atmosphere.
Imagine the scene: ancient tombs, often in bloom, blending into the landscape, with an unrivalled panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the magnificent Baie des Canebiers as a backdrop. It’s a view that invites serenity! Coveringan area of approximately 11,150m²1, the site is a place of meditation, but also a tourist attraction prized for its beauty and calm…
History etched in stone
The history of Saint-Tropez’s marine cemetery dates back to the late 18th century. It was first relocated in 1776 to the Pré des Pêcheurs, before finding its current site in 1815. Over the years, this place of remembrance has undergone several extensions, most recently in 1980, with the addition of a crypt. Each extension tells a different part of the story of Saint-Tropez and its inhabitants.
A stroll down memory lane
Take a stroll through the alleys and you’ll discover different parts of the cemetery. The entrance section is charming. The most recent extensions house most of the celebrities. Here you can see the graves of :
- Pierre Bachelet, the famous singer
- Eddie Barclay, easily recognizable with his six large black vinyl records affixed to his white stone, a nod to his life as a producer and “king of Tropezian nights”!
- Roger Vadim, the filmmaker
- Brigitte Bardot’s parents, Louis Bardot and Anne-Marie Muce
- the painter André Dunoyer de Segonzac
The presence of these celebrities transforms the Saint-Tropez marine cemetery into a kind of open-air museum, a veritable cultural tapestry that tells part of the story of Saint-Tropez’s celebrities.
Practical information: prepare for your visit with peace of mind
For a pleasant visit, here is some essential practical information:
Address: the marine cemetery is located at 8 Chemin des Graniers, 83990 Saint-Tropez. It takesan average of 53 minutes from our campsite in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez via the D98A or D558.
Opening times and days: good news, access is free and the cemetery is open every day! October 1 to March 31: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and April 1 to September 30: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.
Our advice: remember to arrive a quarter of an hour before closing time, as visitors are not admitted after this time.
Admission: admission to the Saint-Tropez marine cemetery is free.
Parking: you can park in one of the cemetery’s own parking lots. If these spaces are full, Saint-Tropez offers other options such as the Parking du Nouveau Port (1, Avenue du Général de Gaulle), the Parking des Lices (41, Avenue Paul Roussel) or the Parking Foch (19, Avenue de la Résistance). It takes an average 15-minute walk from these parking lots to reach the cemetery.
Key points to remember
To make sure you have all the key information at hand, here’s a quick guide to your visit:
- Location: Saint-Tropez Marine Cemetery
- Address: 8, Chemin des Graniers, 83990 Saint-Tropez
- Access: Free
- Opening hours: Every day. October 1 to March 31: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and April 1 to September 30: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.
- Parking: On-site or Saint-Tropez parking lots (Nouveau Port, Lices, Foch)
- Highlights: View of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and Baie des Canebiers, famous graves (Eddie Barclay, Pierre Bachelet, Roger Vadim), unique architecture
- Distance from Campsite Saint Tropez Miremer: About 17 km (about 33 minutes by car)
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Sources
- https://www.var.gouv.fr/contenu/telechargement/18256/135740/file/2022_01_-_etude_d_impact_cimetiere_-_ind_c_-_reprise_.pdf
- https://www.golfe-saint-tropez-information.com/fr/loisirs/site-et-monument-historiques/saint-tropez/cimetiere-marin-4171297