{"id":6311,"date":"2023-11-23T11:19:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T10:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/visit-fort-carre-antibes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:19:06","slug":"visit-fort-carre-antibes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-fort-carre-antibes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Carr\u00e9 (Antibes): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A landmark of Antibes, this imposing and singular fort is a must-see. Located on the Saint-Roch peninsula, it overlooks the surrounding area from its rocky spur rising 26 meters above sea level. This strategic position enabled it to protect French borders during the Renaissance. We recommend a visit to Fort Carr\u00e9<\/strong>, which offers superb panoramic views of the region. Architecture fans will be delighted to discover this architectural masterpiece in the shape of a 4-pointed star! <\/p>\n\n

In this article, we give you all our advice<\/strong> on how to discover this military fort with its fascinating history.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit Fort d’Antibes?<\/h2>\n\n

Is Fort Carr\u00e9 worth it? Our review<\/h3>\n\n

Absolutely! We recommend that you visit Fort Carr\u00e9 during your stay, because <\/strong>it’s both majestic and interesting. In fact, it features in our selection of must-do activities in Antibes<\/a>. We enjoyed the visit, which began with a tour of the unspoilt park, where the pathway provides a better understanding of the Mediterranean flora and fauna. The interior of the fort, in particular the covered walkway, offers magnificent views of the coast and Old Antibes, making it an ideal first approach to the town.<\/p>\n\n

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Why is the Fort Carr\u00e9 in Antibes famous?<\/h3>\n\n

Located next to Port Vauban, it is known as one of the first bastioned forts built during the Renaissance. It dates back to the 16th century, when Henri II, King of France, needed a sentry to watch over the border with the Duchy of Savoy, then occupying the County of Nice. It is also famous for the many inscriptions left by soldiers. They resided there when the fort became a high-level military sports training center after the Second World War. Finally, he was immortalized in the James Bond saga with the film Jamais plus Jamais<\/em> (1983).<\/p>\n\n

It’s one of the most interesting forts on the C\u00f4te d’Azur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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What we liked best<\/h3>\n\n

Our choices are subjective, but we’d still like to share our 3 favorite moments from our visit:<\/p>\n\n