Annonciade Museum

Housed in a former 16th-century chapel just steps from the port, the museum feels intimate yet filled with artistic treasures that capture the spirit of the Riviera. A small but incredible collection from the late 19th to mid-20th century and brings together works by painters who were drawn to Saint Tropez for its Mediterranean light. It includes vibrant examples of Pointillism, Fauvism, and the Nabis movement. Seeing paintings by Paul Signac, Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, and Raoul Dufy in one place is already remarkable, but what impressed me most was discovering the early work of Francis Picabia. His luminous Vue de la Citadelle de Saint Tropez offers a softer, almost nostalgic vision of the town, very different from the avant-garde style he later became known for. Must see and is right at the Harbour in Saint Tropez

Unfortunately while I was visiting the ground floor was closed due to the preparation for the temporary exhibition. But a charming little collection of impressionist paintings on the second floor is very corresponding to the spirit of Saint Tropez city

Chapel-turned-museum, Musee de l’Annonciade displayed amazing artwork by French artists like Signac, Marquet, Matisse and Rouault. Not the biggest museum and it felt more like an art gallery, but it remained a must visit while in Saint-Tropez.

This was my favourite part of my visit to Saint Tropez!! Sweet little Museum, their current exhibition was very fascinating and included lots of works by women :) The Museum shop also has pretty Postcards you can get as a souvenir

This little gem of a museum is right on the sea-front. It looks over the port of St Tropez. Paintings by famous impressionists depict that same port. The scenery in the paintings contrasts massively with the port today. Brigitte Bardot made the town famous, but for sure she could not have expected that her beauty would attract such huge oversized yachts registered in tax free havens to come and squeeze into that little fishing port.

The Annonciade Museum, located in Saint-Tropez, France, is renowned for its impressive collection of modern art, particularly works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Established in 1986, the museum showcases pieces by artists associated with the Fauvism movement, such as Henri Matisse and André Derain, as well as other prominent figures like Paul Signac and Georges Braque. The museum is housed in a former chapel, which adds a unique architectural charm to the art viewing experience. It not only highlights the evolution of modern art but also emphasizes the artistic significance of the French Riviera, attracting art lovers and tourists alike. The exhibits often rotate, providing fresh insights into the works and the artists featured. If you're interested in more specific information or have any particular questions about the Annonciade Museum, feel free to ask!

This museum has a magnificent collection: Signac, Seurat, Derain, Vlaminck, Maillol, Matisse, Marquet, van Dongen… The works are well enhanced by the architecture of this old chapel and its alcoves.

Right in the middle of St. Tropez, if you appreciate art you'll like it, short visit around 30 min. and almost no visitors