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Sainte Agathe Fort

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

Services

Concert
Temporary exhibition
Permanent exhibition
Environment
History
Heritage
Exhibition space
Guided tours

Rates

From 27 April 2024 to 3 November 2024

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).
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Openings

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
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
15:00 - 22:00
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
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

Sainte Agathe Fort
Chemin Sainte-Agathe, Porquerolles, 83400 Hyères
  • 04 94 58 07 24
  • National Park House - Porquerolles Island
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Spoken languages

  • French

Environment

  • On an island
  • Village 2 km away
  • Waterside
  • View over the vineyards
  • Sea view
  • Panoramic view
Updated on 13 September 2024 at 21:57
 by Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
 (Offer identifier : 4617650)
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