Sainte-Maxime · LE GOLFE / DISCOVER
Beside Sainte-Maxime’s old town, the Tour Carrée invites you to look beyond the boats. Its stone walls hold stories of coastal defence, civic life and Provençal traditions. Our idea: start a walk between the harbour and the lanes here, with an interior tour booked ahead.
THE LE GOLFE VIEW
“THE STONES HAVE A GOLFE STORY TOO.”
FIND YOUR RHYTHM
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Begun in 1520, the Tour Carrée has served as a defensive building, prison, school and town hall. It housed the local traditions museum from 1985 to 2018. These changing roles offer another way to read the old town: a community shaped by the sea.
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The Maintenance des Traditions Maximoises association has occupied the tower since 2018. The town offers guided visits exploring its history. Consult the official programme and book a date during your stay; old museum schedules do not establish current walk-in opening.
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Head to Place Mireille-de-Germond near the harbour. Our advice: walk the final stretch from an authorised central parking area and allow time before your booking. The map marks the tower, not a car park entrance.
BEYOND THE FIRST LOOK
Combine the tower with the covered market and a harbour stroll. The tourist office says the guided visit is unsuitable for pushchairs; ask about access before booking if anyone in your group needs specific arrangements. Programme and prices depend on the date selected.
THE USEFUL DISTINCTION
PLAN YOUR VISIT
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Tour Carrée — Maison des Traditions · Sainte-Maxime
Place Mireille-de-Germond, 83120 Sainte-MaximeVenue reference
Tourist-office location reference, not a car park. Check current access and visiting arrangements.
Location reference : Tour Carrée — Maison des Traditions. Checked on .
Location source and access information ↗Suggested destination : Place Mireille-de-Germond, 83120 Sainte-Maxime, France
Choose your starting point and travel mode in Google Maps. Check the final approach on site.
The advertised interior visits require booking and run on scheduled dates. You can see the exterior while walking through the centre.
The museum occupied the tower from 1985 to 2018. It now houses the Maison des Traditions and scheduled guided visits.
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