Château de la Moutte

Château de la Moutte is a castle located near the Salins lagoon in Saint-Tropez, featuring a four-hectare park filled with centuries-old pine trees, Washington palms, and magnolia grandiflora. The grounds showcase a Tuscan-style main building set within this botanical setting.

Emile Ollivier, the last prime minister under Napoleon III, purchased the estate in 1860 and expanded the structure until 1883. The property's development reflects the political and financial influence of that era.

The Nuits du Château de la Moutte music festival presents performances by international artists like Nadine Sierra and Thomas Hampson each summer.

The estate is open to visitors and offers a quiet experience with its park and historic building to explore. Early visits allow you to enjoy the gardens with fewer crowds and better light for walking through the grounds.

The estate serves as a refuge for wildlife including weasels, green woodpeckers, hoopoes, bats, and badgers. This preserved Mediterranean landscape creates a natural habitat within the urban surroundings of Saint-Tropez.

Location: Saint-Tropez

GPS coordinates: 43.26233,6.68762

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23