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The 60th Anniversary of the Annonciade Museum
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The 60th Anniversary of the Annonciade Museum

This year is a big year for art in St Tropez; the town’s principal art museum is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a couple of exceptional and exhilarating exhibitions. The Annonciade Museum, situated a stone’s throw from the old port, opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1955 just months after...

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Fauvism comes to St Tropez

Stood on the port of St Tropez since 1922, the Musée de l’Annonciade is a bold reminder of the town’s rich historical affinity with avant-garde artists and their work. It was Paul Signac who first discovered the natural charm of this quaint fishing town in 1892. He descended his yacht, The Olympia, to buy a...

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Bel Air Fine Art Gallery in St Tropez

Art lovers coming to Saint Tropez this summer will be delighted to learn that there is a new art gallery in town! The highly acclaimed international art group Bel-Air Fine Art, which was founded ten years ago in Geneva, recently opened a gallery in the heart of Saint Tropez. Taking over the popular space of...

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Best #art events in #sttropez this July…

Best #art events in #sttropez this July and August – http://ow.ly/yACi9 Best Art Events in St Tropez News Months   The French Riviera is famous for many things, one of which is its rich artistic heritage which has drawn countless talented artists to its shores

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Thoroughly recommend #art  and #antiques…

Thoroughly recommend #art  and #antiques lovers  to pop into the Printemps des Antiquaires in Place des Lices, #Sttropez  from today until Sunday where there are a huge number of timeless artifacts on sale.  Printemps des Antiquaires Une vingtaine d’exposants, membres de l’Association des Antiquaires et Brocanteurs du Golfe de Saint-Tropez, présenteront aux yeux des chineurs de...

Brigitte Bardot through the eyes of local artist Sasha de Saint Tropez
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Brigitte Bardot through the eyes of local artist Sasha de Saint Tropez

One of the greatest icons of Saint Tropez is without doubt the delectable Brigitte Bardot, who is practically responsible for discovering the town when it was an unknown fishing village more than half a century ago. The pouting actress was in Saint Tropez filming And God Created Woman, a now cult movie directed by Bardot’s...

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For some culture we’re heading to an #art…

For some culture we're heading to an #art  exhibition by Valerie Maffre at Lavoir, 1 rue Joseph Quaranta, #Sttropez  – on til Thursday. http://www.galerie-valerie-maffre.com/ GALERIE VALERIE MAFFRE – la galerie et les oeuvres de l'artiste GALERIE VALERIE MAFFRE – Depuis près de dix ans, l'artiste Valérie Maffre à investi le quartier de la place Mage en...