Sainte Agathe Fort
Overlooking the village of Porquerolles, Saint-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/
Classification/labels
- Bad weather alternative
- Night-time outings
- Historic patrimony
- Military Patrimony
- Fort
Spoken languages
- French
Tours
Languages of the visit
- French
Individual
- Time of individual visit 45 Hours (average)
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Groups
- Time of visit 120 Hours (average)
- Guided group tours on request
Cultural activities
- History
- Heritage
- Environment
Comfort / services
- Exhibition space
- Guided tours
Prices
Full price: 6 €Reduced price: 3 €
Child (6-18 years): 3 €
Student: 3 €
Job seeker: 3 €
Group adults: from 3 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, residents, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Means of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
Opening
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From 27 Apr to 30 Jun 2024 | Mardi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Mercredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Jeudi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Vendredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Samedi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Dimanche 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00 |
From 01 Jul to 31 Aug 2024 | Mardi 15h00 to 22h00Mercredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Jeudi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Vendredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Samedi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Dimanche 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00 |
From 01 Sep to 03 Nov 2024 | Mardi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Mercredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Jeudi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Vendredi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Samedi 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00Dimanche 10h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 18h00 |