The torpedo factory is located in the town of Gassin, on the road to Saint-Tropez, at a place called Bertaud, named after the castle integrated into the factory perimeter
This factory was established in 1912 and is one of the oldest active torpedo factories.
This factory was established in 1912 and is one of the oldest active torpedo factories.
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The factory has been installed for more than a century on this historic site which shelters remains of Roman occupation and a 16th century castle. It is classified in the general inventory of cultural heritage.
A private factory was established there in 1912.
In 1912, a conglomerate of British companies, Vickers and Armstrong, founded the French Whitehead Torpedo Company for the construction of a factory on the seafront east of Gassin. It is named after Robert Whitehead, the inventor of...
A private factory was established there in 1912.
In 1912, a conglomerate of British companies, Vickers and Armstrong, founded the French Whitehead Torpedo Company for the construction of a factory on the seafront east of Gassin. It is named after Robert Whitehead, the inventor of...
Services
Air conditioning
Car park
- Equipment
- Toilets
- Air conditioning
- Car park
- Restaurant
- Private parking
Location
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Spoken languages
Environment
- Riverside
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to pleasure port
- Waterside
- Beach within 300 m
