How long does it take to visit the Sainte-Agathe fort?

A visit takes around two hours, including the walk up from the village.

Can you walk to the Sainte-Agathe fort?

Yes, it is reached on foot from the village of Porquerolles, since the island is closed to motorised vehicles.

What is there to see at the Sainte-Agathe fort?

The site features a cylindrical artillery tower with a domed circular room and a rooftop terrace overlooking the island.

Château Sainte-Agathe

Sainte-Agathe Castle

Hyères

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Prices: from €6.00
Visit duration: 120 min
Where: Hyères

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Château Sainte-Agathe stands in Hyères (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched above the island of Porquerolles, the Sainte-Agathe fort overlooks the village and the harbour from its lookout position. The structure consists of a cylindrical artillery tower, surrounded by a defensive wall and an outer bastion. Inside, a large domed circular room opens onto a rooftop terrace, reached through an oculus cut into the vault.

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What to know

The fort is open every day of the week.
Adult admission costs 6 euros.
A visit takes around two hours.
Access is on foot from the village of Porquerolles, as the island has no motorised transport.
The fort has been a listed historic monument since 1927.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-13:00
Wednesday	10:00-13:00
Thursday	10:00-13:00
Friday	10:00-13:00
Saturday	10:00-13:00
Sunday (today)	Closed

from 1 May to 30 September, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm

Annual closures : Sunday; Monday

Prices

Adult: €6.00
Child: €3.00
Reduced: €3.00

Free for Disabled visitors and children under 6

Visit duration: 120 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Hyères · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Chemin Sainte-Agathe, 83400 Hyères

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 94 58 07 24

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00081657

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Frequently asked

How long does it take to visit the Sainte-Agathe fort?: A visit takes around two hours, including the walk up from the village.
Can you walk to the Sainte-Agathe fort?: Yes, it is reached on foot from the village of Porquerolles, since the island is closed to motorised vehicles.
What is the admission price for the Sainte-Agathe fort?: Adult admission is 6 euros.
What is there to see at the Sainte-Agathe fort?: The site features a cylindrical artillery tower with a domed circular room and a rooftop terrace overlooking the island.