Historic site and monument

Fort Napoléon

La Seyne-sur-Mer

Open during exhibitions and special events, information in our tourist board. Built between 1812 and 1821 upon the order of Emperor Napoleon. It never saw combat, except in 1944 during the liberation.

Fort Napoleon is today devoted to the enhancement of its heritage.
It houses Contemporary Art Galleries; hosts the Calendar Festivities in December and certain special events.

Permanent exhibition "From Bonaparte to Fort Napoleon": the history of the building is fully revealed, from the capture of Toulon in 1793 by the young Bonaparte... to the present day.

Access by bus Réseau Mistral :
From Seyne Centre or Fabrégas or Le Mai by line 81, stop at the nearest "Bonaparte".

Theme

  • Fort
  • Military Patrimony

Spoken languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Visit languages

  • French

Visits

Groups

  • Free visit on request
  • Guided tour on request

Equipment / Services

  • Reception of people with reduced mobility

Prices

Free admission excluding ticketed events

Opening

Every day throughout the year. Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th. 9am-12pm / 2pm-5pm (Wednesdays close at 4pm). Closed on public holidays.
Historic site and monument
Fort Napoléon
chemin Marc Sangnier 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
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