Gassin () is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
It is located very near to the holiday destination of Saint-Tropez. Perched high up on a rock, it is less than from the sea. Many Tropezian tourists who are attracted by a more affordable life prefer to stay in Gassin and enjoy the same kind of "Cote d'Azur" life.
It lies 2 kilometres from route D559 which links Hyères (41 km) and Sainte-Maxime (12 km).
Population
Historic sites The ramparts (protecting walls that surround the city) The rectory The chapel Notre Dame de la Compassion L'Androuno, one of the world's narrowest streets
Notable people Emmanuelle Béart, French actress. Sarah Biasini, French actress, daughter of Romy Schneider Inès de la Fressange, designer of fashion and perfumes Mary Jayne Gold, American heiress who helped key figures escape Occupied France David Ginola, ex-footballer and pundit Sacha Opinel, ex-footballer Arthur Rinderknech, tennis player Igor Wakhévitch, avant-garde composer Eliesse Ben Seghir, footballer playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Activities Walks Varied water sports An 18-hole golf course A polo field and polo club The oldest art gallery in the area, Galerie deï Barri
See also Communes of the Var department
References
External links Tourism website Tourism website