Batterie des Salis
The Batterie des Salis is a group of old military ruins situated on a rocky headland near Hyères on the Mediterranean coast. The remains include concrete foundations, partially standing walls, former gun emplacements, and various structures spread across uneven ground covered with wild vegetation and limestone outcrops.
This battery was built around 1890 as a French coastal defense position to guard against maritime threats from the sea. During World War II, German occupation forces expanded and modified the site, adding new fortifications that remain visible in fragments today.
The name comes from the Pointe de Salis, the rocky headland where this site sits overlooking the water. Visitors can sense how soldiers once lived and worked here through the simple remains scattered across the rugged terrain.
The site is accessible on foot with sturdy walking shoes needed for the uneven and sometimes steep rocky ground. Bring plenty of water and exercise caution when exploring the ruins, as some sections may be unstable or have loose debris.
A large armored cannon shield lies partially embedded in the ground or rocks, its exact purpose still mysterious and often puzzling to visitors who find it. The site gained additional recognition after scenes from a Monte Cristo film adaptation were shot there, drawing attention to this otherwise quiet corner of the coast.
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