Sainte Agathe Fort

Historic site and monument
Historic patrimony
Military Patrimony
Fort
16th C
Classified

Chemin Sainte-Agathe, Porquerolles, 83400 Hyères

Poterne Nord — ©parc national de Port-Cros

Vue aérienne — ©parc national de Port-Cros

Vue depuis le sommet de la tour — ©parc national de Port-Cros

Visite guidée dans la cour exterieure — ©parc national de Port-Cros

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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/

In the event of closure of the Îles d'Or massifs (including Porquerolles) due to fire risk, Fort Sainte Agathe offers reduced rates:
Adults: €3
Children: free.

Services

Concert

Permanent exhibition

Temporary exhibition

Environment

History

Heritage

Exhibition space

Guided tours

Rates

From 26 April 2025 to 2 November 2025

Full price

6€

Reduced priceVisitors to the Fondation Carmignac and/or partner sites

3€

Child

3€

Student

3€

Group adultsfrom 15 people

From 3€

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).