Are you a fan of Louis de Funès and Michel Galabru’s earthy adventures in the famous film Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez?
Your camping holiday in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez is the perfect opportunity to stop off at the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez ! The museum pays tribute to this film, as well as to the cult series of Gendarme films that have marked several generations.
Don’t miss the exhibitions and memorabilia dedicated to this monument to French cinema!
Interactive discovery of a gendarmerie that has become legendary
The Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez (Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint-Tropez ) boasts a rich collection spanning 400 m². Touch screens and models line the route, creating an interactive experience. Visitors can sit in vintage cars and discover various objects, as well as open drawers and touch furniture. The tour takes place on three levels.
The first floor is dedicated to temporary exhibitions. The second floor retraces the history of the gendarmerie in Saint-Tropez and its building, highlighting the famous Gendarme à Saint-Tropez film series, from 1964 to 1982, starring Louis de Funès. Behind-the-scenes footage of Saint-Tropez’s cinematic beginnings is also revealed.
A wealth of collections
The Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez is a unique cultural crossroads. The permanent exhibition showcases a rich collection of pieces obtained through loans and acquisitions from enthusiasts and renowned organizations. Contributors include the prestigious Archives de Vincennes and the Cinémathèque française in Paris. The Commission du Film du Var, the Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie and the Institut Lumière in Lyon also made valuable contributions.
A special feature of the museum’s exhibition is the presence ofexclusive interviews with actors and witnesses from iconic film shoots in Saint-Tropez. These interviews offer a unique and enriching perspective on the history of cinema in this iconic southern French town.
Saint-Tropez and the cinema
Saint-Tropez has been marked by unforgettable films and iconic actors. Et Dieu… créa la femme, L’année des méduses, La Piscine, as well as the cult series Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez… all these films have one thing in common: some of their scenes were shot in this charming Var village. The emblematic bell tower, villas overlooking the sea, seductive beaches and charming alleyways make Saint-Tropez an ideal setting for filmmakers from all over the world. This is also what the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez is all about.
Practical information about the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma in Saint-Tropez
The Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez is just 30 minutes from our St Tropez campsite. The museum is located at 2 place Blanqui in the village of Saint-Tropez.
As for opening hours, this museum in the Var is open from 10am to 7pm during the summer (early July to late August). There are even late-night openings
Admission to the museum is €5 (€3 concessions; concessions are also available for gendarmes!). The museum is free for children under 12.
For further information, please contact the Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma de Saint-Tropez on 04 94 55 90 20 or by e-mail at mgc@ville-sainttropez.fr.