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Sainte Agathe Fort
Opening period
Closed temporarily.
Language(s) spoken: French
Pets allowed: Non
ChildrenGroupsStudentsSpecial rate for disabled people
In the event of closure of the Îles d'Or massifs (including Porquerolles) due to fire risk, Fort Sainte Agathe offers reduced rates: Adults: €3 Children: free.
Means of payment accepted
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Contactless payment
Rates
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 3 € (Visitors to the Fondation Carmignac and/or partner sites)
Child (6-18 years): 3 €
Student: 3 €
Group adults: from 3 € (from 15 people).
Free entry for children under 6, residents, disabled people and accompanying persons.
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).
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 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/
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