Fort de Brégançon

The Mediterranean fort rises 35 meters above sea level on a rocky peninsula, offering views of the Hyères Islands and Toulon harbor.

The fortress dates from the Merovingian period and served as protection against pirates before becoming the presidential summer residence in 1968.

The fort contains official reception rooms where French presidents have welcomed international leaders and conducted diplomatic meetings since the Fifth Republic.

Visitors can access the fort through guided tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with mandatory advance reservations of 72 hours and government identification required.

The fortress maintains private quarters for the French president while simultaneously functioning as a public monument managed by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.

Location: Bormes-les-Mimosas

Address: La Malherbe

Website: http://elysee.fr/la-presidence/le-fort-de-bregancon

GPS coordinates: 43.09280,6.32210

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:36