Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez

Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez is a cinema history museum in an iconic building offering artefacts and exhibits dedicated to local actors and films. The building was once the city's gendarmerie, or police station, for over 125 years. Its fame grew as it was used in many films about the French police and today it has come to symbolise both with the housing of this interesting, quirky, fun and educational museum.

You can learn about the history of both the building and the film industry. Exhibits here range from a vintage police office to a replica retro cinema.

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What are the highlights of Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez?

Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez offers a broad look at the unusual history of the police and cinema in Saint Tropez and the unique way the two intersect. You can take one of two routes through the museum, one dedicated to the building's history from 1879 to 2003 and the other to Saint Tropez cinema.

As you explore the exhibits, you can see a fully-furnished replica 1960s police office and a retro cinema. You'll learn about the making of such films as "And God Created Woman" and "The Swimming Pool" and actors like Romy Schneider and Brigitte Bardot.

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What else is good to know about Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez?

The Gendarmerie and Cinema Museum in Saint Tropez is open daily and offers a public car park. You can book guided tours to see the exhibits and learn more about the artefacts. Admission is free for visitors under 12. On European Heritage Days and the European Night of Museums, admission is free for all. Students under 26, gendarmes and job seekers who have valid IDs get reduced admission.

Pets are not permitted in the museum, so it's best to leave your furry friends behind. The facilities are adapted to allow for increased accessibility to people with disabilities.

Location: 2 Pl. Blanqui, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France

Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Phone: +33 4 94 55 90 20

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