Gassin is a town and commune of the Var département, in southeastern France. It is located right next to the famous Saint-Tropez. Perched high up on a rock, it is less than 4 km from the sea. Many Tropezian tourists attracted by a more affordable life prefer to stay in Gassin and enjoy the same kind of "Cote d'Azur" life.

Population: 2 752, area: 2,474 ha
2 kilometers from route D559 which links Hyères (41 km) and Sainte-Maxime (12 km).

Historic sites to see:

• The ramparts (protecting walls that surround the city)
• The rectory
• The chapel Notre Dame de la Compassion

Famous people born in Gassin

• Emmanuelle Béart, French actress.
• Sarah Biasini, French actress, daughter of Romy Schneider
• Inès de la Fressange, designer of fashion and perfumes
• David Ginola, ex-footballer and pundit

Activities:

• Walks
• Varied water sports
• An 18 hole golf course
• Beach bumming
• The oldest art gallery in the area, Galerie deï Barri