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October 2026

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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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Around the Golfe

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.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

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What’s new

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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Need to know

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

Around the Golfe

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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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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Around the Golfe

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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What’s new

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.

Ville de Saint-Tropez

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Need to know

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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Around the Golfe

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.

Communauté de communes

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Need to know

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

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