Fort Carré

The Fort Carré, in Antibes

The Fort Carré is an emblematic fortress of Antibes, which dominates the Port Vauban from its peninsula. The Antibes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this star-shaped military work, offering one of the finest viewpoints of the town.

The star-shaped fortress on the peninsula

The Fort Carré is one of the most emblematic viewpoints of Antibes, because it dominates the Port Vauban, one of the largest marinas of Europe. This imposing fortress in the form of a four-pointed star was built in the sixteenth century to protect the border and the coast. Perched on a rocky peninsula surrounded by the sea, it constituted a strategic stronghold. Today, the fort can be visited and offers, from its ramparts, an exceptional panorama over the port, the old town, the bay and the mountains. It is a major monument of the Antibes heritage.

What to see

You admire the imposing four-pointed star fortress of the sixteenth century, perched on its peninsula, and you enjoy, from its ramparts, an exceptional panorama over the port, the old town, the bay and the mountains. The Fort Carré is a major monument of Antibes. It is a stop for lovers of history and panoramas.

Practical information

The Fort Carré lies on a peninsula dominating the Port Vauban, in Antibes, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to enjoy the panorama on a clear day.

Why was the Fort Carré of Antibes built?

In the sixteenth century, to protect the border and the coast; this four-pointed star fortress, perched on a peninsula, dominated the port and constituted a strategic stronghold.

Where is the Fort Carré?

On a peninsula dominating the Port Vauban, in Antibes, in France.