Fraxinet, a 10th-century Muslim trading post in Saint-Tropez

Before becoming a world-renowned seaside hotspot, Saint-Tropez was home to a Muslim trading post, carefully guarded by Saracens in the 10th century. It later became a pirate city in the 16th century, then a humble fishing village on the French Riviera at the dawn of the 20th century, and finally a vibrant hub for New Wave artists in the 1960s. The region, known for the Fraxinet stronghold, felt the impact of Muslim conquests as early as the late 9th century.