Musée Balaguier, Toulon

Name: Musée Balaguier
Address: Toulon, France

#9 among attractions in Toulon

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Fort Balaguier or Fort Balaguier is a military structure located in the commune of La Seyne-sur-Mer.

It was built in 1636 in order to protect the Toulon roadstead from intrusions. Its construction was decided and undertaken after an inspection of the coasts of Provence by Henri de Séguiran, first president of the parliament of Provence and lieutenant of the grand master of navigation, Cardinal de Richelieu. The aim was to counter the warlike intentions of the House of Habsburg in the Mediterranean. In the same movement, Richelieu built a series of defensive towers on the coasts of Provence from Antibes to the island of Embiez, passing by the islands of Hyères.

Coordinates: 43°5'40"N, 5°54'39"E

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Toulon France

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Musée Balaguier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tour Royale, Plage de la Mitre, Fort de Balaguier, Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.

1 miNE
Historical and heritage tours, Tours, Historical place
Tour Royale, Toulon
25 min walk • The Tour Royale is a fort built in the 16th century to protect the entrance of the Petit Rade, the naval port of Toulon. It was the first fortification of the harbor, built 22 years after Provence became a part of France.
1.2 miNE
43°6'12"N • 5°55'54"E
Plage de la Mitre, Toulon
32 min walk • Beach
~50 ftE
43°5'40"N • 5°54'39"E
Fort de Balaguier, La Seyne-sur-Mer
1 min walk • Military museum, Museum
1.3 miSE
Locality
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
34 min walk • One of the main highlights of Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer is its beautiful beaches. With their fine golden sand and gentle waves, these idyllic stretches of coastline are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying various water sports.
~1390 ftW
43°5'36"N • 5°54'21"E
Port du Manteau, La Seyne-sur-Mer
7 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Le Mourillon, Toulon
36 min walk • Le Mourillon is a neighbourhood to the east of the French city of Toulon, near the entrance to the Rade or roadstead. It was once a fishing village, and then became the home of many of the officers of the French fleet and to part of the naval dockyard.