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In 1873, the decision was made to set up a simple entrenched post on the Gros Cerveau massif, armed with long-range artillery pieces.
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In 1890, two fortified structures were built: the Pointe de la Pointe and the Gros Cerveau. These buildings have a similar architectural organization, with the following artillery positions: 4 155 mm long guns, 4 120 mm guns, 4 95 mm guns and 2 mortars.
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements, cut directly into the rock, are connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure...
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements, cut directly into the rock, are connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure...
Services
Pets welcome
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
As every year during the summer, from 21 June to 30 September, the Préfecture du Var regulates the penetration, traffic and parking on certain roads serving the 9 Var forest massifs.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during this period.
Information: updated at 7pm each evening at +33 4 89 96 43 43.
Smoking is prohibited in forest areas.
Caution to be taken: remember to bring sufficient water and extra food.
Equip yourself with good walking shoes.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during this period.
Information: updated at 7pm each evening at +33 4 89 96 43 43.
Smoking is prohibited in forest areas.
Caution to be taken: remember to bring sufficient water and extra food.
Equip yourself with good walking shoes.
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town outskirts
Access
- Be careful from June 21 to September 30, the Préfecture du Var regulates penetration, traffic and parking on certain roads serving the 9 Var forest massifs.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during this period.
Information: updated at 7pm each evening at +33 4 89 96 43 43.
Website: http://www.var.gouv.fr/acces-aux-massifs-forestiers.
