Grand Langoustier Fort
It commanded the entrance to the small pass and was designed for close combat. Closed to the public.
Surrounded by a serrated and crenellated enclosure with ditch dug into the rock, it is composed of 2 vaulted levels and an upper terrace designed as a battery. At 2/3 of the height, the tower is girded with a round path constituting the infantry crest.
The interior, refurbished under the Empire, has in the ground floor a cistern and a powder magazine, with direct access corridor drilled after the fact. On the 2nd floor were the dwelling and the staircase leading to the terrace, with the initial entrance served by an external staircase.
This tower was completely restored by a passionate, Doctor Paul Vuillard, in agreement with the architect of the “Bâtiments de France” and the “Marine Nationale” the owner.
Closed to the public.
Exceptional visit during the European Heritage Days.
Reminder: from June 19 to September 20, access to forest areas exposed to the risk of fire is regulated in the Var. For information,
https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/
Grand Langoustier Fort
Le Langoustier Porquerolles
83400 Hyères
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Le fort du Grand Langoustier est fermé au public.
Visites exceptionnelles lors des Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.
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Free access.
Dernière mise à jour des informations le 18/03/2024
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Grand Langoustier Fort
Le Langoustier Porquerolles
83400 Hyères