Musée d'Histoire Maritime de Saint-Tropez

Tucked inside the dungeon of Saint-Tropez's Citadel, this museum flips the script on the town's glitzy reputation by revealing its deep maritime roots — the real stories of the men and women who shaped this coast over centuries. The views alone from up here are worth the climb, but the exhibits give Saint-Tropez a whole new dimension beyond the yachts and rosé.