Presentation
The Fort de l'Estissac is opening its doors free of charge for the European Heritage Days, dedicated to maritime heritage and sensitivity.
Guided tours will be offered on September 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, this fort originally consisted of a cannon tower rising over two vaulted levels. It is characterized by its ramparts, which form a five-pointed star.
Following the English occupation in 1793, part of the tower was destroyed. During the Empire, the missing section was rebuilt on a square plan.
Initially decommissioned in 1885, the fort definitively lost its military function when it became the property of the Port-Cros National Park in 1997.
Its location overlooking the northern part of the island offers a remarkable panoramic view of the Hyères harbor.
Today, it hosts exhibitions open to the public during the summer months. During this time of year, free guided tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Park Visitor Center, as well as self-guided tours from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Located a 20-minute walk from the village
- Estimated duration of self-guided tour: about 30 minutes
- Estimated duration of guided tour: about 1 hour and 30 minutes
If the Îles d’Or mountain ranges (including Port-Cros) are closed due to fire risk, Fort de l’Estissac will not be accessible.
Listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, this fort originally consisted of a cannon tower rising over two vaulted levels. It is characterized by its ramparts, which form a five-pointed star.
Following the English occupation in 1793, part of the tower was destroyed. During the Empire, the missing section was rebuilt on a square plan.
Initially decommissioned in 1885, the fort definitively lost its military function when it became the property of the Port-Cros National Park in 1997.
Its location overlooking the northern part of the island offers a remarkable panoramic view of the Hyères harbor.
Today, it hosts exhibitions open to the public during the summer months. During this time of year, free guided tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30 a.m., departing from the Park Visitor Center, as well as self-guided tours from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Located a 20-minute walk from the village
- Estimated duration of self-guided tour: about 30 minutes
- Estimated duration of guided tour: about 1 hour and 30 minutes
If the Îles d’Or mountain ranges (including Port-Cros) are closed due to fire risk, Fort de l’Estissac will not be accessible.
Spoken languages
Openings & pricing
Horaires
From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026.
Subject to favorable weather.
Subject to favorable weather.
Tarifs
Free access.
Mise à jour le 02/09/2026
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
Marianne d’Or
du développement durable 2024
Lauréat de la “Meilleure identité visuelle”
aux Trophées de la Communication 2023
