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.
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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/
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.
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/
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.
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...
Behind 4-meter-thick walls, the tower houses a large 6-meter-high...
Services
Services
Permanent exhibition
Temporary exhibition
Concert
Environment
History
Heritage
Exhibition space
Guided tours
Rates
Rates
From 26 April 2025 to 2 November 2025
Until 2 November 2025
Full price
6€
Reduced priceVisitors to the Fondation Carmignac and/or partner sites
3€
Child
3€
Student
3€
Group adultsfrom 15 people
From 3€
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).
Guided tour (booking recommended):
Adult rate: €12 / Child rate: €6 / Free for children under 6 and PRM (with accompanying adult).
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Contactless paymentOpenings
Openings
From 26 April 2025 until 2 November 2025
Until 2 November 2025
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Location
Location
- National Park House - Porquerolles Island
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- On an island
- View over the vineyards
- Sea view
- Panoramic view
- Waterside
- Village 2 km away
