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The Fort Carré

Listed or registered (CNMHS) ,  Historic site and monument ,  History ,  Military ,  Conservatory ,  Park ,  Fortified structure ,  Fort ,  Battlements ,  Statue ,  Historic in Antibes
5 Full-fare
  • BE CAREFUL
    "EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURES of Fort Carré:
    Due to the organization of sporting events, Fort Carré will be closed on the following days, or accessible only at the times indicated below:
    • Sunday November 3 – all day
    • Thursday November 7 morning – open from 1 p.m.
    • Saturday November 9 – all day
    • Sunday November 24 – open from 3 p.m."





    Reservations are recommanded and can be made by phone at +33 (0)4 92 90 52 13. The offices are open from 10am to 5pm. The Fort Carré is closed if the weather is bad or for safety reasons (see on the website)

  • The Fort Carré was one of the first fortified strongholds to be built in the Renaissance under the orders of the King of France, Henri II. It was used to guard the nearby border with the County of Nice and to defend the town of Antibes. Its fascinating history, which sheds light on the whole of the region, its beautiful architecture based on mathematical principles, its rampart walkway (43 metres high) offering unbeatable views, and lastly the 4 hectares of protected gardens with typically...
    The Fort Carré was one of the first fortified strongholds to be built in the Renaissance under the orders of the King of France, Henri II. It was used to guard the nearby border with the County of Nice and to defend the town of Antibes. Its fascinating history, which sheds light on the whole of the region, its beautiful architecture based on mathematical principles, its rampart walkway (43 metres high) offering unbeatable views, and lastly the 4 hectares of protected gardens with typically Mediterranean flora and fauna make this monument a place well worth discovering.

    July 1st to August 31st: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last visit at 5:30 p.m.)
    September 1st to June 30th: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last visit at 4:30 p.m.)

    Closed on Monday
    Last visit 30 minutes before closing time.
    Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 1st November and 25th December.
  • Spoken languages
    • English
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
Services
  • Services
    • Guided visits (groups only)
    • Guided tours
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing impaired
    • Mentally impaired
    • Visually impaired
  • Activities
    • entertainment for children
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank card
  • Carte Bleue/Credit card
  • Credit card
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Cash
  • Eurocard - Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Rates
  • Full-fare
    5 €
  • Reduce rate
    3 €

    • Beneficiaries of the reduced rate upon presentation of proof:

    Students
    Groups of 10 people or more, excluding any guide and/or accompanying person
    Large families
    The entire public during periods of assembly or dismantling of temporary exhibitions or the permanent collection
    Teachers and professors, from primary to higher education (public and private)

  • Multi-site card
    15 €

    • Combined ticket: access to municipal museums over seven consecutive days

  • Free

    • Beneficiaries of the reduced rate upon presentation of proof:

    Students
    Groups of 10 people or more, excluding any guide and/or accompanying person
    Large families
    The entire public during periods of assembly or dismantling of temporary exhibitions or the permanent collection
    Teachers and professors, from primary to higher education (public and private)

Openings
  • From June 11, 2024
    until June 30, 2024
  • From July 1, 2024
    until August 31, 2024
  • From September 1, 2024
    until June 30, 2025
  • From July 1, 2025
    until July 31, 2025
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM