Estissac Fort
Built between 1633 and 1637, this fort was built to counter Spanish threat which was pervasive on provencal coasts at that time. Nowadays, the fort houses an exhibition which is open to the public in summer.
Listed in the Additional Inventory of Historical Monuments, this fort originally consisted of a large round tower, with 2 vaulted levels. It is caracterised by its enclosure drawing a 5-pointed star.
At the end of english occupation in 1793, a part of the tower was destroyed. Under the Empire, the missing part was rebuilt on a square basis.
Firstly decommissioned in 1885, the fort definitively lost its military function by becoming the property of Port-Cros National Park in 1997.
Its overhanging position is providing a breathtaking panorama of Hyères bay.
Currently, the site is used for public exhibitions during the summer period.
During that time of the year, free and commentated visits are proposed from the National park home, everyday at 10:30.
- Estimated visit duration : 45 min
- 20 min walk from the village
In case of a severe risks of fires in the forests of Port-Cros, the Fort is not accessible.
Classification/labels
- Historic patrimony
- Military Patrimony
- Fort
Spoken languages
- French
Tours
Languages of the visit
- French
Comfort / services
- Tour free of charge