©Vincent Jacques - Drone de Regard
A key part of the Maginot line culminating at 847 m., it houses numerous artillery pieces, and a museum on the armies of the Alps has been developed there. A very interesting outlook over the Authion alpine range over the Mediterranean.
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Built at the top of the Mount Barbonnet at 847 meters high, it blocked the Bévéra valley and the Col de Braus, thus protecting Nice. This summit was fortified multiple times.
Its mission was to prevent an invasion of Nice by monitoring the Bévéra valley, the Col de Castillon and the Col de Braus.
After a video presentation with commentary, the tour begins with the top of the structure, then moves on to the interior galleries (caponiers, cross-beam shelters), the Mougin turret, the barracks rooms (kitchen, bakery) and the museum rooms.
Closed shoes are recommended.
Group visits (minimum 20 people) are possible on request with 1 month's notice by SMS to 06 84 01 47 19
Its mission was to prevent an invasion of Nice by monitoring the Bévéra valley, the Col de Castillon and the Col de Braus.
After a video presentation with commentary, the tour begins with the top of the structure, then moves on to the interior galleries (caponiers, cross-beam shelters), the Mougin turret, the barracks rooms (kitchen, bakery) and the museum rooms.
Closed shoes are recommended.
Group visits (minimum 20 people) are possible on request with 1 month's notice by SMS to 06 84 01 47 19
Built at the top of the Mount Barbonnet at 847 meters high, it blocked the Bévéra valley and the Col de Braus, thus protecting Nice. This summit was fortified multiple times.
Its mission was to prevent an invasion of Nice by monitoring the Bévéra valley, the Col de Castillon and the Col de Braus.
After a video presentation with commentary, the tour begins with the top of the structure, then moves on to the interior galleries (caponiers, cross-beam shelters), the Mougin turret, the barracks...
Its mission was to prevent an invasion of Nice by monitoring the Bévéra valley, the Col de Castillon and the Col de Braus.
After a video presentation with commentary, the tour begins with the top of the structure, then moves on to the interior galleries (caponiers, cross-beam shelters), the Mougin turret, the barracks...
Rates
Free for the European Heritage Days. Possibility to make a donation to the Association for the maintenance of the fort.
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Mountain view
- Town outskirts
- Close to GR footpath
- Panoramic view
