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Citadelle and Poudrière museum

Citadelle and Poudrière museum
An extraordinary site surrounded by olive groves, built on a narrow rocky outcrop and encircled by a loop of the Var river. Imagine what life was like in this fortress...
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La Citadelle
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Vauban wanted it to be impregnable, but it never surrendered. From the powder magazine to the very contemporary prison cells, the tour plunges you into the secrets and dark corners of the fort. Imagine what life was like inside this fortress, with its ancient dungeons, keep and underground passages, and enjoy the beautiful views over the medieval city and its surroundings.

20-30 minute walk from the village
800 m of path divided into 9 successive ramps
156 m vertical drop

  • Opening

    Open all year

    From 01/01 to 31/12/2025 daily.

    From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 daily.

  • Prices

    • All Year

      • Adult 5 €

      • Child 2 €

      • Pack visite Citadelle + Chemin de ronde : Adulte : 6 €, Enfant : 3 € Accès gratuit lors des Journées du patrimoine.

  • Payment method

    • Bank/credit card
    • Check
    • Cash

  • Spoken languages

    • German
    • Spanish
    • French

  • Services & Equipment

    • PrestationService
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Orientation board
    • Toilets
    • Pets welcome

    Animaux : Accepted without supplements