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Saint Mandrier-Isle of the two Ostrogoths
In the distant past, the peninsula formed one island the Isle of Sépet. This island was previously formed of three separate isles, but in close proximity to each other. Starting with the Phoenicians in around 1200 BC, followed by the Romans and then in 400 AD, by the Goths, numerous ships and voyagers found shelter in the Bay of Creux Saint Georges, subsequently renamed Saint Mandrier in the 6th century.
This designation derives from the family name of one of two Saxon soldiers, members of the Ostrogoth army, Mandrianus and Flavianus, who settled on the Isle of Sépet. Local historians Paul and Monique Béquinot suggest that, "according to legend, Mandrianus was close to the fishermen and villagers. This explains why his name was attributed to the village rather than Flavius’s." He became a monk who was later canonised as Saint Mandrier.
In this period, and until the 11th century, Six-Fours, la Seyne, and Isle of Sépet formed a single territorial area. It is known for its Phocian tower, converted into Saint Honorat Chapel in 566 AD and accompanied by the priory, built later, in 1020. La Seyne obtained independence in 1657, and its territory extended to the Isle of Sépet. Between 1630 and 1657, the island was transformed into a peninsula due to the formation of a sand isthmus. In the same year, a lazaretto was built, where ships suspected of contamination by infectious or tropical diseases would be quarantined. The 19th century saw major building enterprises: forts, a mausoleum, naval hospital and signal station. Saint Mandrier is now home to prestigious Naval schools.
In the same year, a lazaretto was built, where ships suspected of contamination by infectious or tropical diseases would be quarantined.
Rolland's Pine Tree
The Pin-Rolland district took its name from a pine tree struck by lightning in 1845 that fell in the large estate belonging to Jean-Baptiste Rolland. This massive tree served as a landmark to navigators. The proprietor planted various species of pine, alongside fruit and olive trees. They have shaped the garden’s present day appearance.
