Fort du Barbonnet

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Description

Built at the top of the Mount Barbonnet at 847 meters high, it blocked the Bévéra valley and the Col de Braus, thus protecting Nice. This summit was fortified multiple times.
Its mission was to prevent an invasion of Nice by monitoring the Bévéra valley, the Col de Castillon and the Col de Braus.
After a video presentation with commentary, the tour begins with the top of the structure, then moves on to the interior galleries (caponiers, cross-beam shelters), the Mougin turret, the barracks rooms (kitchen, bakery) and the museum rooms.

Opening

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 Guided tour on Saturday from 2.30 pm.

From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 Guided tour from 2.30 pm.

Tarifs

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026
Adult: 10 €
Group adults: 15 €.

From 19/09 to 20/09/2026.

Free entry for children under 18.
Group rate available for 15 people or more.

Free for the European Heritage Days. Possibility to make a donation to the Association for the maintenance of the fort.
Bicycle garage: No
Packed lunch: No
Electric bike charging: No
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Localisation

Col Saint-Jean - route de Nice 06380 Sospel
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