Sainte Agathe Fort
Overlooking the village of Porquerolles, Sainte-Agathe Fort is the island's oldest fortification. Managed by the Parc national de Port-Cros and open to the public during the season, it houses a permanent exhibition and various seasonal exhibits.
Since ancient times, its remarkable location has enabled simultaneous surveillance of the Hyères roadstead and a large area around the village, which it protects from Saracen incursions and brigandage on all sides. In 1531, while visiting Provence, King François 1er decided to consolidate the original structure and establish a garrison on the island of Porquerolles to protect the inhabitants and the Provencal coastline.
Behind 4-meter-thick walls, the tower houses a large 6-meter-high room, vaulted into a cupola with an oculus. It is topped by a terrace offering an exceptional view of the island and the Hyères roadstead.
The barracks house a permanent exhibition on the island's natural, cultural and historical heritage.
Since 2020, collaboration between the Parc national de Port-Cros and the Villa Carmignac has enabled the restoration of the tower, which houses an extension of the Villa Carmignac exhibition every year.
Take a virtual tour of Sainte-Agathe Fort:
https://360.adeo-web.fr/fort-sainte-agathe-2018/
Theme
- Fort
- Military Patrimony
- Historic patrimony
Photo gallery
Spoken languages
- French
Languages of the display panels
- French
Visit languages
- French
Visits
Groups
- Average duration of the free visit: 120 min
- Guided tour on request
Individual
- Free visit
- Average duration of the free visit: 45 min
Location
- Au bord de l'eau
- Sur une île
- Village à -2 km
- Seaview
- Vue panoramique
- Vue sur le vignoble
Prices
Full price: 6 € Reduced price: 3 € (Visitors to the Fondation Carmignac and/or partner sites) Child (6-18 years): 3 € Student: 3 € Group adults: from 3 € (from 15 people). Free entry for children < 6 years, residents, disabled people and accompanying persons. On days when flowerbeds are closed, the reduced rate applies to all visitors. Guided tour (booking recommended): Adult rate: €12 / Child rate: €6 / Free for children under 6 and PRM (with accompanying adult).
Means of payment
- Credit card
- Holiday vouchers
- Species
Opening
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Display phone number
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