Colmars-en

Guided tour of the Fort de France redoubt

Fort de France Colmars les Alpes
An in-depth tour of the history of the fortifications, to help you understand (and gain access to!) this site usually closed to the public.
Fort de France Colmars les Alpes Fort de France Colmars les Alpes
Fort de France Colmars les Alpes
Fort de France Colmars les Alpes

Immerse yourself in the period when Colmars-les-Alpes became a key link in the French Kingdom’s alpine defense system. This themed tour focuses on the pivotal years of the fort’s construction. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll discover why and how the fort was built, and learn about the vocabulary of Vauban-era military architecture!

Please note that the Calvaire Redoubt is open only for the duration of the visit, and only when accompanied by a guide. It is closed outside visiting hours.

  • Opening

    • 13 July To 13 July
    • 20 July To 20 July
    • 27 July To 27 July
    • 3 August To 3 August
    • 10 August To 10 August
    • 17 August To 17 August
    • 24 August To 24 August
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire
      • Every days 10:30 -
      • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
      • * OuvertureComplementaire

  • Prices

    • 13 July To 24 August

      • Adult 6 €

  • Payment method

    • Bank/credit card
    • Check
    • Travellers Cheque
    • Cash
    • Online payment

  • Spoken languages

    • French

  • Adapted Tourism

    • TourismeAdapte
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

  • Services & Equipment

    • Parking

    Animaux : Refused

  • Age range

    Minimum age : 10 years