Fort Saint André
A strategic role! Sponsored at the end of the 13th century by Philippe le Bel, the work was only realized in the 1360s under John the Good, on the border with the Holy Roman Empire and near the residence of the popes in Avignon.
A symbol of royal power. The fort had a permanent garrison, a court of justice and a prison that kept graffiti from prisoners of the 18th and 19th centuries. Its strategic role was called into question after 1480, when Provence was attached to the Kingdom of France. Soldiers occupied the site until 1792.
Free visits, commented or conference visits are proposed for a duration of 45 minutes, 1h30 to 3 hours.
Rates
Individuals : 5.5 euros / person
Groups : 4.5 euros / person (starting from 20 persons).
Timetables
From 2 January to 31 May : open daily 10.00-13.00 / 14.00-17.00
From June 1st to September 30th : open daily 10.00-18.00
From 1 October to 31 December : open daily 10.00-13.00 / 14.00-17.00.
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Occitanie
Longitude: 4.797