LE GOLFE / LOCAL LIFE

THE GOLFE.
DAY BY DAY.

2 November 2026

Access, new places, the coastline and town life. Stories that matter, whether you’re visiting or staying.

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Need to know

Saint-Tropez bell tower: restoration resumes this autumn

The town announces preparatory work in October, with the main restoration phase planned from early November to late March 2027. The project includes the dome, bell frame and clock equipment.

Check the municipal update for changes before planning a visit around the church.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

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La Renaissance takes its cultural season around Saint-Tropez

The 2026–2027 season brings theatre, music, comedy and illusion to several venues from October to May. The municipal programme identifies each location and links to ticket booking.

Read the programme to choose a performance and check its venue before booking.

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Food waste: app or badge access and three collection points moving on 20 October

The town explains the new food-waste bin access: use UV Tri or request a badge from the town hall or intercommunal authority. Three collection points are due to move on 20 October, in the Virgiles, Félix-Martin and Lauriers-Roses areas.

Check the map and the new addresses on the municipal page before your next drop-off.

Ville de Sainte-Maxime

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What’s new

Cogolin’s renovated town hall welcomes residents again

The town hall reopened on 5 October after nineteen months of closure, followed by its inauguration on 11 October. The municipality reports building and equipment upgrades. It notes that access for people with reduced mobility remains limited to the ground floor.

Contact municipal services before travelling if you need accessible arrangements for an appointment.

Ville de Cogolin

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La Croix-Valmer library: renovation and extension under way

In a notice published on 18 October, the municipality describes work resumed on 7 September: renovation of the former station and an extension towards the Jardin du Train des Pignes. Completion is provisionally planned for June 2027.

Contact the municipality for current library services and access arrangements during the work.

Ville de La Croix-Valmer

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Paradis Porsche: a look back at the harbour gathering

In its 15 October report, the town records almost 500 vehicles at the 33rd edition, held in the harbour car park. Displays and activities filled the two days. This is a retrospective of an event that has now finished.

A glimpse of village life outside summer; check the agenda for upcoming events.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

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Les Lauriers school gets a greener courtyard

The primary school has inaugurated a redesigned courtyard with trees, planting, reading spaces and play areas, developed with pupils, families and school staff.

A glimpse of how the Golfe is changing for the people who live here.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

Around the Golfe

La Mole publishes its notice for the 26 October council meeting

On 8 October, the municipality published a news notice concerning the agenda for its council meeting on 26 October 2026. The official page provides access to the notice and its PDF document.

Read the source document to follow municipal matters and confirm meeting arrangements with the town hall.

Ville de La Mole

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Tamaris: new housing for seasonal workers

The town reports the opening of 108 accommodation units for 212 seasonal workers. A nearby parking area of about 70 spaces is due to become municipal property.

A local development to follow for seasonal employment and neighbourhood parking.

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La Nartelle: allow time around Avenue du Débarquement

Drainage works are planned through late April 2027, with alternating traffic and occasional restrictions. The town recommends the coastal road for light vehicles; the schedule depends on the weather.

Check the latest worksite information before setting off for La Nartelle.

Ville de Sainte-Maxime

Around the Golfe

After Les Voiles, a focus on the protected marine area

The intercommunal authority looks back at its marine conservation activities at the 2026 Voiles village, including immersive films and a discussion about the invasive blue crab.

Explore the environmental side of this major sailing gathering.

Communauté de communes

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Boat operators renew their marine conservation partnership

The intercommunal authority has renewed its partnership with Bateaux Verts and Vedettes des Îles d’Or, including passenger awareness and school outings in the marine protected area.

Look beyond the crossing to discover the marine environment.

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Coastal protection works announced for Boulevard de Gigaro

The Golfe intercommunal authority has announced coastal-protection works at Gigaro in response to shoreline erosion.

Worth knowing before a beach or coastal-path day around Gigaro: works can affect access and the feel of the area.

Golfe de Saint-Tropez

Around the Golfe

A month of free family activities across the Golfe

From 26 September to 25 October, the Mois des Familles brings heritage outings, outdoor activities, workshops and family events across the territory.

A strong source of ideas for families visiting outside peak summer — and a useful alternative to beach-only days.

Golfe de Saint-Tropez

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Thirty years of preservation work at the Citadelle

The town highlighted three decades of preservation work carried out with the OPUS association at the Citadelle.

A reminder that the Golfe is more than beaches — and a good reason to include the Citadelle in a town day.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

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Public meetings focus on water resources and conservation

The intercommunal authority is holding public meetings around drinking water, resources and conservation across the territory.

Not a tourist attraction, but a useful signal about a structural issue in the Golfe — especially for owners and longer stays.

Golfe de Saint-Tropez

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Culture, clubs and leisure: Sainte-Maxime’s autumn planning guides

The municipal selection brings together the library programme through December, the Carré’s 2026–2027 season and the local associations directory. Library activity bookings use its dedicated website; each activity has its own conditions.

A useful starting point for choosing a regular activity or planning the autumn school break.

Ville de Sainte-Maxime

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Saint-Tropez starts preparing VTC arrangements for 2027

The town says it is working with State services on VTC arrangements ahead of the 2027 season.

Transport is one of the Golfe's recurring friction points; this is worth following ahead of next summer.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

What’s new

Early years: a new nursery in Cogolin Plage

The municipality reports a nursery on Impasse Jean-Aicard, authorised to welcome up to 40 children. The opening adds childcare provision in the Cogolin Plage area. Contact the nursery directly about enrolment arrangements.

The notice dates from 31 August: check current availability rather than assuming a place is still open.

Ville de Cogolin

TOWN NEWS FEEDS / SOURCES

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Communauté de communes

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  1. Forum Objectif Entreprendre ↗
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  1. Intempéries du 20 octobre 2026 : Saint-Tropez reconnue en état de catastrophe naturelle ↗
  2. Conseil de l’Europe : le maire de Saint-Tropez invité pour évoquer les défis des communes touristiques ↗
  3. La 5e édition des Rencontres Scientifiques portera sur l’intelligence artificielle ↗
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  1. RECONNAISSANCE DE L’ETAT DE CATASTROPHE NATURELLE ↗
  2. INFO BOURSES MUNICIPALES ET TRANSPORT SCOLAIRE ↗
  3. Installation et mise en service des grues ↗
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Ville de Cogolin

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Ville de La Mole

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La Croix-Valmer Tourisme

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Ville du Plan-de-la-Tour

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Mairie de Gassin

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Office de tourisme du Golfe

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Ville de La Croix-Valmer

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Mairie de Grimaud

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Ville de Cavalaire

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Commune de Ramatuelle

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Mairie de La Garde-Freinet

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Commune du Rayol-Canadel

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