Presentation
Listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques, this fort originally consisted of a gun tower rising over 2 vaulted levels. It is characterized by its 5-pointed star-shaped enclosure.
Following the British occupation in 1793, part of the tower was destroyed. Under the Empire, the missing part was rebuilt on a square plan.
First declassified in 1885, the fort lost its military function when it became the property of the Parc national de Port-Cros in 1997.
Its position overlooking the north of the island offers a remarkable panorama of the Hyères roadstead.
Today, it hosts exhibitions open to the public during the summer months. During this time of year, free guided tours are organized from Tuesday to Sunday at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Maison de Parc, as well as self-guided tours from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. .
- A 20-minute walk from the village
- Estimated time for self-guided tour: approx. 30 min.
- Estimated time of guided tour: approx. 1h30
In the event of closure of the Îles d'Or massifs (including Port-Cros) due to fire risk, Fort de l'Estissac is not accessible.
Following the British occupation in 1793, part of the tower was destroyed. Under the Empire, the missing part was rebuilt on a square plan.
First declassified in 1885, the fort lost its military function when it became the property of the Parc national de Port-Cros in 1997.
Its position overlooking the north of the island offers a remarkable panorama of the Hyères roadstead.
Today, it hosts exhibitions open to the public during the summer months. During this time of year, free guided tours are organized from Tuesday to Sunday at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Maison de Parc, as well as self-guided tours from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. .
- A 20-minute walk from the village
- Estimated time for self-guided tour: approx. 30 min.
- Estimated time of guided tour: approx. 1h30
In the event of closure of the Îles d'Or massifs (including Port-Cros) due to fire risk, Fort de l'Estissac is not accessible.
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Services
Tour free of charge
Guided tours
Openings & pricing
Horaires
From 01/06 to 30/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 11.15 am and 1 pm and between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Schedules of guided tour daily between 10.30 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Opening hours daily between 11.15 am and 1 pm and between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Schedules of guided tour daily between 10.30 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Mise à jour le 27/05/2025
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
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