The construction site, which had been temporarily suspended due to the discovery of natural asbestos in some serpentine stones, can now continue. Complementary investigations have identified the affected materials and confirmed that the dome and bell tower are free of them. The City had also chosen to remove the scaffolding during the summer season of 2026 to support local businesses.
The work will involve the restoration of the bell tower, repair and waterproofing of the dome, replacement of degraded wood, and repainting, with no intervention on the asbestos-containing stones.
The preparatory phase will begin in October 2026, followed by the main interventions in early November, with completion expected by the end of March 2027. This project will also include modernizing the equipment for the four bells, the 14-bell carillon, and the clock.
“"This restoration demonstrates a collective mobilization for the preservation of one of Saint-Tropez's most emblematic monuments."
