https://www.golfe-saint-tropez-information.com/en/animation/traditions-and-folklore/saint-tropez/bravade-des-espagnols-7660565 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. en 2026-01-28T09:13:23.992+00:00 2026-01-28T09:17:57.816+00:00