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Les Bravades de Saint-Tropez

17/05/2025
Free

Description

The Bravades of Saint-Tropez, which have taken place every year on May 16, 17 and 18, are an exemplary manifestation of the Tropéziens' attachment to their glorious military past and their deep devotion to their Patron Saint.


HISTORY

In 68 AD, Saint-Tropez publicly refused to renounce his Christian faith before Nero. Nero had him beheaded. His body was then placed in a boat with a rooster and a dog to symbolize the disrespect shown to the emperor. The boat was then pushed into the Arno River.

It was swept away by the currents to the shores of Saint-Tropez. At the end of the 15th century, the town of Saint-Tropez was rebuilt, fortified, and repopulated. The role of the new inhabitants of Saint-Tropez was to defend the town and its surroundings. They also carried their weapons to celebrate the Saint's feast day, which took place on May 17 in the Saint-Tropez chapel, located "outside the walls." The tradition of honoring the Saint with weapons has continued to this day after these privileges were abolished.


Accessibility and services

  • Handicap access

  • Kids friendly

  • Toll parking

Spoken languages

  • French