What to See & Do
Grimaud Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Village Itself | ★★★★☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Castle Ruin | ★★☆☆☆ | Castle Ruin + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 03 | St. Roch Mill | ★☆☆☆☆ | Mill + Panorama | Outside | Free |
| 04 | St. Michel Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 05 | Penitents Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 06 | St. Roch Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Outside | Free |
| 07 | Food Market | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 08 | Maison des Arcades | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Exhibitions | Self | Free |
| 09 | Patrimoine Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Local Heritage | Self | Free |
01. Village Itself
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Grimaud is a charming village, known for its narrow streets lined with stone houses and colorful flowers. Visitors can stroll through its alleys and discover picturesque squares, old fountains, and scenic views over the surrounding countryside.
Historically, Grimaud was an important settlement during the Middle Ages, playing a strategic role in the region due to its elevated location. The village grew around its castle, which acted as a defensive stronghold.
Today, it retains much of its medieval character, making it a delightful spot for exploration.
02. Castle Ruin
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Castle Ruin + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Perched above Grimaud, the ruins of this 11th-century castle offer a glimpse into the village’s medieval past and provide sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, extending to the Gulf and town of Saint-Tropez.
03. St. Roch Mill
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Mill + Panorama
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
This 16th-century windmill, with its interior closed to the public, is located just outside the village and offers views of the surrounding landscape, extending to the Gulf and town of Saint-Tropez.
04. St. Michel Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village church has a simple style and dates back to the 12th century.
05. Penitents Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
This small chapel dates back to the 15th century.
06. St. Roch Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
This tiny chapel dates back to the 17th century.
It is closed to the public, but through its gate, you can glimpse the colorful frescoes inside.
07. Food Market
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The village’s small food market takes place on Thursday mornings.
08. Maison des Arcades
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Exhibitions
Visit Self
Cost Free
This ancient house is a venue for temporary art exhibitions.
09. Patrimoine Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Local Heritage Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
Dedicated to local heritage, this small museum provides insights into Grimaud’s history and traditions.
Grimaud Port
5 km east of the village, on the coast, lies the other part of Grimaud, known as Port Grimaud, a small seaside village and port where the streets and dikes are one and the same.
