WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Itself | ✦✦✦✦✧ | Village | Self | Free |
| 2 | Castle Ruin | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Castle Ruin + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 3 | St. Roch Mill | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Mill + Panorama | Outside | Free |
| 4 | St. Michel Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 5 | Penitents Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 6 | St. Roch Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel | Outside | Free |
| 7 | Food Market | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 8 | Maison des Arcades | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Exhibits | Self | Free |
| 9 | Heritage Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Local Heritage | Self | Free |
1. Village Itself
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✧
Type Village
Visit Self-guided
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.
2. Castle Ruin
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Castle Ruin + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Château de Grimaud
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.
3. St. Roch Mill
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Mill + Panorama
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
French Name
Moulin Saint-Roch
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.
4. St. Michel Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Michel
The village church has a simple style and dates back to the 12th century.
5. Penitents Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Names
Chapelle des Pénitents
Église Notre-Dame du Coulet
This small chapel dates back to the 15th century.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
6. St. Roch Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
French Name
Chapelle Saint-Roch
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.
7. Food Market
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché de Grimaud
The village’s small food market takes place on Thursday mornings.
8. Maison des Arcades
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Art Exhibitions
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Maison des Arcades
This ancient house is a venue for temporary art exhibitions.
9. Heritage Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Local Heritage Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Musée du Patrimoine
Dedicated to local heritage, this small museum provides insights into Grimaud’s history and traditions.
PORT GRIMAUD
5km 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.
➡️ 6 Things to Do in Port Grimaud
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