Open during exhibitions and special events, information in our tourist board. Built between 1812 and 1821 upon the order of Emperor Napoleon. It never saw combat, except in 1944 during the liberation.
Fort Napoleon is today devoted to the enhancement of its heritage.
It houses Contemporary Art Galleries; hosts the Calendar Festivities in December and certain special events.
Permanent exhibition "From Bonaparte to Fort Napoleon": the history of the building is fully revealed, from the capture of Toulon in 1793 by the young Bonaparte... to the present day.
Access by bus Réseau Mistral :
From Seyne Centre or Fabrégas or Le Mai by line 81, stop at the nearest "Bonaparte".
Spoken languages
Activities
Temporary exhibition
Equipments
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Incline >5% but reasonable
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Private parking
Openings & pricing
Horaires
Closed temporarily.
Tarifs
Free admission excluding ticketed events
Mise à jour le 24/04/2026 Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée