Presentation
In 1890, two fortified structures were built: the Pointe de la Pointe and the Gros Cerveau. These buildings have a similar architectural organization, with the following artillery positions: 4 155 mm long guns, 4 120 mm guns, 4 95 mm guns and 2 mortars.
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements are cut directly into the rock and connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure received a garrison of 250 men from the 2nd Battalion of
the 115th Territorial Infantry Regiment and 260 men of the 7th Battery and the 13th Battery on foot artillery. The two barracks of the Pointe de la Pointe structure were capable of accommodating one officer and 108 men each.
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements are cut directly into the rock and connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure received a garrison of 250 men from the 2nd Battalion of
the 115th Territorial Infantry Regiment and 260 men of the 7th Battery and the 13th Battery on foot artillery. The two barracks of the Pointe de la Pointe structure were capable of accommodating one officer and 108 men each.
Tips
Please note! The Fort du Gros Cerveau is visible along the hiking trail Le Sentier du Belvédère (red loop) but is not open to the public for visits.
Every summer, the Prefecture of the Var regulates entry, traffic, and parking on certain roads serving the 9 forest massifs of the Var.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during the summer period.
Every day from mid-June to the end of September, the wildfire risk prevention map is updated here: https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/83
Be careful before heading out on any hike.
Every summer, the Prefecture of the Var regulates entry, traffic, and parking on certain roads serving the 9 forest massifs of the Var.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during the summer period.
Every day from mid-June to the end of September, the wildfire risk prevention map is updated here: https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/83
Be careful before heading out on any hike.
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From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Mise à jour le 18/06/2026
Par Office de Tourisme de Sanary sur Mer
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