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The ancient chapel of Saint-Eloy has a really fascinating story. For hundreds of years of its existence, it hasn't changed its exterior. Initially, the chapel belonged to a local guild of blacksmiths and shepherds. Every year on December 1, they arranged a beautiful holiday in honor of their patron Saint Eloi. Nowadays, the building of the ancient chapel houses a Protestant temple with lots of ancient design elements.
The local guild of carpenters and joiners had their own religious monument in the Middle Ages, as well. It was the chapel of St. Joseph built in the middle of the 17th century. Unlike many other ancient churches of Saint-Tropez, it preserved its traditions after centuries. Every year on March 19, local carpenters and joiners honor their saint and commit a solemn procession on city streets. On this one day a year, the ancient statue of Joseph is taken from the chapel and carried along the city streets. They transfer it back to the church with all the dignity thereafter.

Many ancient fortifications have survived in Saint-Tropez. While walking along historic rue des Argentiers, you can see remaining fragments of ramparts and several old towers. In the 19th century, a fortress wall remained where houses are now. The city authorities demolished it and allowed local residents to build their houses instead. Townspeople used stones from the wall for construction.
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