Fort Carré, Antibes

Name: Fort Carré
Address: Avenue du 11 Novembre, Antibes, 06600, France
Telephone: +33 4 92 90 52 13

#2 among attractions in Antibes

Top attraction, Historical place, Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

Fort Carré, often Fort Carré d'Antibes, is a 16th-century star-shaped fort of four arrow-head shaped bastions, that stands on the outskirts of Antibes, France. Henri de Mandon built the fort and then during the 17th century, the Marquis de Vauban redeveloped it. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1553 (471 years ago)Elevation: 69 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°35'26"N, 7°7'40"E

Address

Avenue du 11 NovembreCoeur de Ville (Port Vauban)Antibes 06600 France

Contact

+33 4 92 90 52 13

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Day trips

Fort Carré – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée Picasso, Antibes Cathedral, Port Vauban, Le Fort Carré.

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Church
Antibes Cathedral, Antibes
17 min walk • Antibes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Antibes on the French Riviera, France. It is a national monument.
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Harbor
Port Vauban, Antibes
7 min walk • Port Vauban is a French yachting harbor located in Antibes on the French Riviera. Originally a natural harbor in use since before the Roman Empire, the port was fortified by Sébastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban, later Marquis de Vauban, King Louis XIV's military engineer.
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43°35'26"N • 7°7'40"E
Le Fort Carré, Antibes
1 min walk • Park
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Sport venue, Sport
Stade du Fort Carré, Antibes
3 min walk • Stade du Fort Carré is a multi-use stadium in Antibes, France, home ground of the FC Antibes. It is currently used mostly for football matches and the local athletics club. The stadium is able to hold 7,000 people. During the 1938 World Cup, it hosted one game, between Sweden and Cuba.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Carré open?

Fort Carré is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm & 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Carré?

Nearby attractions include Le Fort Carré, Antibes (1 min walk), Port Vauban, Antibes (7 min walk), Antibes Cathedral, Antibes (17 min walk), Musée Picasso, Antibes (18 min walk).

How to get to Fort Carré by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Carré:

Bus

Parc Relais du Fort Carré • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
Fort Carré • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Train

Antibes (14 min walk)

Fort Carré, Antibes

Facts and practical information

Fort Carré – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Musée Picasso, Antibes

Antibes Cathedral, Antibes

Port Vauban, Antibes

Le Fort Carré, Antibes

Stade du Fort Carré, Antibes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Carré open?

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Carré?

How to get to Fort Carré by public transport?