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.
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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...
Behind 4-meter-thick walls, the tower houses a large 6-meter-high...
Services
Concert
Temporary exhibition
Permanent 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).
Guided tour (booking recommended):
Adult rate: €12 / Child rate: €6 / Free for children under 6 and PRM (with accompanying adult).
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Contactless paymentOpenings
From 26 April 2025 until 2 November 2025
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
at 10:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Friday
at 10:00
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
15:00 - 18:00
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- On an island
- Village 2 km away
- Waterside
- View over the vineyards
- Sea view
- Panoramic view
