Batterie de Peyras, Maritime fortification at Cap Sicié, La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
The Batterie de Peyras stands 200 meters above sea level on Cap Sicié, providing a complete 360-degree view of the Mediterranean coastline and surrounding regions.
Construction of this defensive structure began in 1878 during Franco-British tensions, serving as a strategic monitoring point between Les Sablettes and the open Mediterranean Sea.
The fortification represents 19th-century military engineering, displaying the evolution of coastal defense systems from 1880 through the Second World War period.
Visitors can access the site every Saturday from September 15 to June 15 by appointment, with entrance fees of 6 euros for adults while children under 10 enter free.
This fortification maintains its original German 105mm cannons in functioning condition, making it the only battery in Europe with preserved operational artillery pieces.
Location: La Seyne-sur-Mer
Elevation above the sea: 196 m
Part of: Cap Sicié
GPS coordinates: 43.06320,5.86090
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
Fort de Six-Fours
4.7 km
FNRS-3
6.9 km
Pont basculant de la Seyne-sur-Mer
4.7 km
Tour Royale
6.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Pépiole
7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mai
1.6 km
Fort de Balaguier
5.4 km
Funny Land
3.3 km
Collégiale Saint-Pierre de Six-Fours
4.8 km
Fort de l'Éguillette
5.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Voyage de La Seyne-sur-Mer
4.5 km
Nécropole nationale de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
6.2 km
Cap Cépet Lighthouse
6.8 km
Villa Tamaris
713.7 km
Porte Malbousquet, Toulon
7.6 km
Batterie du cap Nègre
6.1 km
La Forêt des 4 Mondes
1 km
Cimetière militaire Franco - Italien de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
6.2 km
Plage de Bonnegrâce
6.7 km
Plage de Balaguier
5.3 km
Théâtre du Casino Joa
4.8 km
Sentier des Douaniers
7.4 km
Église Saint Pierre
4.9 km
Villa Cécile
4.5 km
Église Saint-Mandrier de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
5.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
4.5 km
Scenic viewpoint
6.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Cécile des Embiez
6.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes