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A geometric fortress facing the Mediterranean
Built from 1553 on the orders of King Henry II, the Fort Carré d'Antibes overlooks the sea from a 26-metre-high hill. Perfectly identifiable by its architecture of circles, octagons and squares, it is one of the finest examples of Renaissance military art. A true sentinel of the Côte d'Azur, it once watched over the Mediterranean and the border with the County of Nice.
Conceived as a bastioned stronghold, Fort Carré is distinguished by its imposing stone ramparts, up to seven meters thick, designed to resist cannonballs. Contrary to widespread belief, its design is not by Vauban, but by Jean de Renaud de Saint-Rémy, a military engineer of the XVIᵉ century.
This military site has only suffered one defeat, in 1592, and ironically it was inflicted by French troops. Even today, the fortress retains its original appearance, recounting four and a half centuries of garrisoning, attacks and coastal surveillance.
The guided tour takes visitors into the world of the soldiers, through the barracks, battlements and artillery terraces. From the latter, the panorama of the Baie des Anges and Antibes harbour is spectacular.
Fort Carré has belonged to the town of Antibes since 1997, and is open only to guided tours.
Open every day except Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm (10 am to 5 pm from September 16 to June 14).
Book on 04 92 90 52 13.
Prices: €1.50 and €3.
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