Canton Grimaud INSEE/Postal code 83068 / 83310 Population 4,041 (2012) | Department Var Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 44.58 km² Local time Friday 3:20 PM | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind S at 11 km/h, 35% Humidity Points of interest French Riviera, Château de Grimaud, Plage de Grimaud, Domaine du Val de Gilly, location | ||
Grimaud is a village and commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.
Map of 83310 Grimaud, France
It is located on the French Riviera. The village of Grimaud is a perched village, with historical links to the Grimaldi family. Gibelin de Grimaldi aided William the Good drive the Saracens of Fraxinet out of the area in AD 973 and was rewarded with the land. The village is dominated by its 11th-century castle (partially restored).
The Gulf of Saint Tropez was known as the Gulf of Grimaud until the end of the 19th century. The seaside town of Port Grimaud lies within the commune, at the head of the gulf.
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