landmark
Saint-Tropez
A legendary Riviera fishing village turned jet-set playground, known for its pastel harbor and Pampelonne Beach.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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Gassin
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Gassin
Gassin is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cogolin, 35km from Corniche de l'Esterel.
Gassin is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 2,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cogolin, about 5 km away.
Gassin (French pronunciation: [ɡasɛ̃]) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
It is located very near to the holiday destination of Saint-Tropez. PerchedRead more
high up on a rock, it is less than 4 km (2.5 mi) from the sea. Many Tropezian tourists who are attracted by a more affordable life prefer to stay in Gassin and enjoy the same kind of "Cote d'Azur" life.
It lies 2 kilometres from route D559 which links Hyères (41 km) and Sainte-Maxime (12 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gassin?
Within an hour or so of Gassin: Saint-Tropez (7 km), Corniche de l'Esterel (35 km), La Croisette, Cannes (50 km), Mont Faron Summit (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Gassin?
The nearest famous roads are Corniche de l'Esterel, Route des Cretes, Verdon Gorge and Corniche Sublime (D71).
Where is Gassin?
Gassin is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 5 km from Cogolin.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,949
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.2288, 6.5855
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Gassin
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Corniche de l'Esterel
A spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
La Croisette, Cannes
The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mont Faron Summit
A 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Antibes Old Town
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Gassin
10 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 35 kmCorniche de l'EsterelA spectacular coastal road winding through the red porphyry rocks of the Esterel massif between Cannes and Frejus.
- 53 kmMont Faron SummitA 584 m limestone mountain looming over Toulon, climbed by a narrow corniche road of tight hairpins beloved of the Tour de France; the summit offers superb views over one of Europe's finest natural harbours.
- 62 kmGorges du Verdon ViewpointEurope's deepest canyon with 700-metre limestone walls and turquoise water, viewed from multiple pull-offs along the Route des Cretes.
- 62 kmRoute des Cretes, Verdon GorgeA one-way clifftop loop above Europe's deepest canyon with 14 belvederes, exposed and unforgettable.
- 63 kmBelvédère de l'Escalès (Verdon)A guardrail-edge belvedere on the Verdon's one-way Route des Crêtes, looking straight down 300 m of limestone.
- 65 kmCorniche Sublime (D71)The southern rim road of the Verdon Gorge, running along the cliff edge with balcony views down to the green river.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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