A little history ... In 1618, the Thirty Years' War broke out. But it wasn't until 1635 that France declared war on the Habsburgs (Spain and Austria), and the Spanish offensive was not long in coming.
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The defense of Saint-Tropez in the event of an attack is therefore organized jointly by the military authorities and the community council...
On June 15, 1637, twenty-one Spanish galleys entered the gulf and headed for Saint-Tropez to destroy four of the King's ships that had come to the port to carry out repairs. The battle lasted three hours and saw the defeat of the Spanish, who were unable to sink the French King's ships.
Aware of the importance of this battle, on July 12, 1637, the...
On June 15, 1637, twenty-one Spanish galleys entered the gulf and headed for Saint-Tropez to destroy four of the King's ships that had come to the port to carry out repairs. The battle lasted three hours and saw the defeat of the Spanish, who were unable to sink the French King's ships.
Aware of the importance of this battle, on July 12, 1637, the...
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On 15 June 2025
