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.

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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...

Services

Concert

Temporary exhibition

Permanent exhibition

History

Heritage

Environment

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).