Tours and excursions - Culture & heritage
Free visit | Fort du Pradeau
Hyères
Price : 6€
Enjoy free admission to Fort du Pradeau and discover a modern, immersive interpretation center dedicated to the Port-Cros National Park. Through interactive and sensory exhibits, explore the natural and cultural treasures of this exceptional Mediterranean region.
The experience on offer
After more than 40 years of disuse, the Pradeau Battery, also known as Tour Fondue, has been reborn as an interpretation center for the Port-Cros National Park. Built in the 17th century, this iconic historic monument has been completely restored and refurbished.
The self-guided tour allows visitors to explore the various spaces at their own pace: the cabinet of curiosities, exhibition halls, digital and audio immersive experiences, and a panoramic observation deck. The permanent exhibition *Making the Invisible Visible* highlights the region’s flora, fauna, geology, and cultural heritage.
Submerged heritage, hidden sites, traditional craftsmanship, and human memories are revealed along the way, offering a complete sensory experience accessible to all.
Our tips
- Continue on to the Marché Bergerie market halls and enjoy a drink overlooking the Pesquiers salt marsh
- Round out your visit with a walk along the coastal trail
Supplier’s environmental commitment
The Fort du Pradeau serves as the Port-Cros National Park’s interpretation center and helps raise public awareness about the protection and promotion of natural and cultural heritage.
Practical informations
- Meeting place: Fort du Pradeau – Port-Cros National Park Visitor Center.
- Validity: Ticket valid for the year 2026
- Duration of the tour: about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Open: April 5 through November 2, 2026
- Hours:
April through June – September through November
Wednesday through Friday: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
July and August
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Parking: Paid parking nearby
- Accessibility: Accessible to people with limited mobility with assistance; strollers allowed
- Pets: not allowed
- Free Admission: Free for children under 6, people with disabilities, and their companions
Prices
| Label | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 6€ |
|
Reduced Children (6 to 18), students |
3€ |
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Free Children under 6, PRMs and accompanying adults |
Free |
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