Île de Brescou, Military fortress on volcanic island near Agde, France
The fort consists of four bastions surrounding a central courtyard, with thick stone walls rising directly from the Mediterranean waters.
Built in 1586 by Guillaume de Joyeuse to prevent Spanish attacks during the Wars of Religion, the fortress expanded between 1604 and 1610.
The fort served as a state prison where Protestant prisoners walked the ramparts during their permitted outdoor time in the 17th century.
Access to the island requires boat transportation from Cap d'Agde, though public visits have been suspended since 2005 due to structural concerns.
The island contains two lighthouses: a 16th-century stone tower beacon and an 1836 lighthouse constructed on ancient tower remains.
Location: Agde
GPS coordinates: 43.26306,3.50111
Latest update: March 19, 2025 07:55
A guide to photographic locations in Agde for photographers and social media users. The black sand beach, Romanesque cathedral, naturist village and volcanic rocks offer diverse subjects. The port, historic center and Fort Brescou demonstrate the maritime heritage of the city.
Fort de Brescou
54 m
Aquapark
1.6 km
The Youth of Agde
4.5 km
Musée de l'Éphèbe
2.8 km
Dino World
1.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Genouillade
4.9 km
Grande Conque Beach
1.8 km
Église Notre-Dame-du-Grau
4.9 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
2.9 km
Rocher des deux Frères
1.8 km
Aquarium du Cap d'Agde
1.7 km
Captain Jako
2.7 km
Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde
4.6 km
Île des Loisirs
1.7 km
Wake Beach
1.1 km
Luna Park
1.8 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.7 km
Lano Park
3.6 km
Phare du Fort de Brescou
50 m
Mail de Rochelongue
1.9 km
Aqualand Cap d'Agde
1.9 km
Plage de la Roquille
3.5 km
Église Saint-Benoît au Cap d'Agde
2.9 km
Port of Agde
2 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
2.6 km
Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
3.9 km
Tour des Anglais
3.8 km
Richelieu beach
1.4 kmReviews
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