Posidonia - Espace mer et littoral

Admire an exceptional site
The Batterie du Graillon is a historic enclosure and a pine forest of 2.2 hectares that plunges into the sea through coastal cliffs. This site summarises, in a constrained space, the remarkable landscapes and habitats of the Mediterranean coast constitued by :
• Aleppo pine forest overlooking the sea
• Limestone cliffs with spray-covered vegetation, home to many rare and heritage species
• Small seabeds and drop-offs at the base of Cape Cliffs, populated by Posidonia or coral beds
After this long military history, the City of Antibes Juan-les-Pins and the Conservatoire du Littoral have created the Espace Mer et Littoral, an environmental education tool to discover the marine and terrestrial habitats and species of our corner of the Mediterranean.

The Batterie du Graillon is located in the Natura 2000 site. This governance now allows the implementation of a management plan for the preservation of these exceptional natural spaces present on our coast.

Come and discover a rich and natural marine and terrestrial heritage.

A permanent and virtual exhibition of discovery of the four main habitats of the Mediterranean,
A space of 10,000 litres of Mediterranean aquariums,
Educational activities in a room dedicated to students, students, etc.
A virtual Mediterranean dive,
An interactive exhibition on the military past of the «Graillon Battery»,
A 360° panoramic view of the Bay of Juan Gulf sweeping south Cap Camarat to the north the Mercantour,
A botanical discovery trail in the pine forest of Aleppo of 1.5 hectares overlooking the sea,
Water walks, in situ, in fins, mask and snorkel and kayak. Discovery and awareness activities are supervised and accompanied by a naturalist guide.
In summer, June to September inclusive: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | April, May and October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | January to March and November to December, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Closed January 1st - May 1st - November 1st and December 25th

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