Fancy a cultural break during your vacation at our campsite near Saint-Tropez? Book a visit to the Musée de l’Annonciade, a must-see in the Var for art and culture lovers!
A must-see museum in Saint-Tropez
Nestled on the Côte d’Azur, the village of Saint-Tropez has long been a magnet for wealthy vacationers from around the world, having already seduced artists in the late 19th century thanks to the incomparable light of Provence. This artistic charm is reflected in the Musée de l’Annonciade, founded in 1922, which showcases the works of great 20th-century painters. The museum focuses in particular on major artistic movements such as Pointillism, the Nabis and Fauvism. This cultural venue offers a genuine pictorial journey through these different currents. Photo credit https://www.saint-tropez.fr/
A rich artistic heritage
In 1892, the famous painter Paul Signac arrived in Saint-Tropez aboard his yacht, the Olympia. Seduced by the beauty of the landscape and the unique light of the region, he decided to buy a house, La Hune, which quickly became a lively and creative studio. Great artists such as Henri Matisse, André Derain, Albert Marquet and Henri-Edmond Cross stayed there, helping to make Saint-Tropez a veritable center of the artistic avant-garde in the early 20th century. The Musée de l’Annonciade brilliantly showcases this often overlooked heritage. This emblematic venue offers optimized exhibition space, while celebrating the artistic history of Saint-Tropez. Photo credit https://www.saint-tropez.fr/
A museum in the heart of a former chapel
The Musée de l’Annonciade in Saint-Tropez is housed in a former chapel. The chapel of Notre-Dame de l’Annonciade, built in 1548 by the Pénitents blancs brotherhood to buy back the sailors captured by the barbarians, has had several lives. Sold as a national asset during the French Revolution, it was converted for shipbuilding and used as a warehouse and concert hall in the early 20th century. In 1937, under the impetus of collector Georges Grammont, it became one of France’s first modern art museums, after the one in Paris. The first floor was then refurbished to display works donated by artists inspired by Saint-Tropez, originally presented at the Museon Tropelen. Between 1951 and 1955, architect Louis Süe renovated the building, and Georges Grammont enriched the collection with some sixty major works. Today, the Musée de l’Annonciade, with its prestigious permanent collections and modernist furnishings, is a benchmark for modern art and a major tourist attraction in the Var. Photo credit https://www.saint-tropez.fr/
The Annonciade Museum: practical information
Located at 2 Place de l’Hôtel de Ville in Saint-Tropez, the Musée de l’Annonciade is just 15 km from our campsite in the Var. It welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from October to June. In July, August and September, it is open daily. Opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closing at 7:00 p.m. in July, August and September. Admission costs €4-6 for adults (depending on the current temporary exhibition), and €3-4 for children aged 12 and over. Admission is free for children under 12. For further information about the Musée de l’Annonciade, call 04 94 17 84 10 or send an e-mail to annonciade@ville-sainttropez.fr. Photo credit https://www.seesainttropez.com/