Fort du Mont Alban, 16th-century fortress in Nice, France.
Fort du Mont Alban stands on a strategic hill overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean coastline, featuring rectangular ramparts measuring 40 by 46 meters with distinctive spade-shaped corner bastions for enhanced defensive capabilities.
Built between 1557 and 1560 under Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, in response to the 1543 Siege of Nice, the fort was designed by architect Domenico Ponsello to protect the region from enemy invasions.
Designated as a classified historical monument since 1909, Fort du Mont Alban represents 16th-century military architecture and serves as an important element of the defensive heritage of the Nice region.
Open from July to September on Wednesdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 12 PM, the fort offers guided tours at 3 PM, 4 PM, and 5 PM with admission fees of 7 euros for adults and 3 euros for reduced rates.
Positioned at 220 meters altitude, the fort provides exceptional panoramic views extending from Bordighera in Italy to the Estérel Massif, with clear days offering glimpses of Corsica on the distant horizon.
Location: Nice
Architects: Domenico Ponsello
Address: montagne du Mont-Alban
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-18:00
Website: https://explorenicecotedazur.com/fiche/le-fort-du-mont-alban
GPS coordinates: 43.70130,7.30018
Latest update: November 23, 2025 16:11
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