Sainte-Maxime

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Sainte-Maxime, Coastal commune in French Riviera, France

The Mediterranean town of Sainte-Maxime extends along the northern shore of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, protected by the Massif des Maures mountain range.

In 1000 AD, monks from the Lérins Islands founded Sainte-Maxime, constructing a monastery and establishing the initial settlement near the Mediterranean coast.

The 16th century La Tour Carrée, a defensive tower transformed into a museum, stands as a testament to the architectural heritage of Sainte-Maxime.

The marina provides regular boat connections to neighboring destinations, including Saint-Tropez and Les Issambres, facilitating transportation across the Gulf.

Operation Dragoon in August 1944 positioned Sainte-Maxime as a strategic landing point for Allied forces during the liberation of Southern France.

Location: Var

Location: arrondissement of Draguignan

Elevation above the sea: 161 m

Shares border with: Le Muy, Grimaud, Le Plan-de-la-Tour, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Vidauban

Address: 83120 Sainte-Maxime, France 83120 Sainte-Maxime

Phone: +33494794242

Email: mairie@ste-maxime.fr

Website: https://sainte-maxime.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.30889,6.63778

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37

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