Fort Carré
Fort Carré
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Geno58
Boys Town, NE39 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Tour guide was not very engaged and/or seemed disinterested. Gave much more detailed instructions in French vs. English; we were told she would do both and we could barely understand her English although we’re American. Without interesting details, the castle is not that impressive as French castles go. I would recommend Les Baux de Provence. Much more interesting.
Written 27 May 2022
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Reimmop
Golden, CO57 contributions
June 2012 • Family
Visiting Fort Carré after the crowded street of Antibes is a peaceful and rewarding experience. To arrive at the 16th-century fort, you walk 15/20 mn through a park planted with mediterranean plants. Good walking shoes are recommended. You enter the fort through one of the four bastions to discover a large round courtyard surrounded by 3 story walls. From the sentinel walk at the top of the fortifications, you enjoy a beautiful panoramic view from Monaco to Antibes. Take the guided tour to fully appreciate the rich history of the site, from King Henri II to Napoleon. The guides are very knowledgeable and love to answer your questions. A nice cultural break.
Written 28 February 2013
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Kapil_ricky
Bengaluru, India312 contributions
June 2017 • Friends
Fort Carre: Good Location near the beach
-Free Parking available near the Fort
-Admission is paid but it may be closed on Sunday
-10 minutes walk to the Fort
-It's very confusing to find the entry as no proper signboards
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-Free Parking available near the Fort
-Admission is paid but it may be closed on Sunday
-10 minutes walk to the Fort
-It's very confusing to find the entry as no proper signboards
Please click on Like if you find my review helpful :)
Written 25 September 2017
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Josh H
Hertford, UK10 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
We took quite a long walk from the Marché Provincial in Antibes to Fort Carre.
The walk along the promenade was nice, but in the midday heat, was perhaps not the wisest decision.
After the promenade, the walk up to Fort Carre from the gate is best taken on the route on the left, through the nature reserve, winding it's way up to the fort.
Alternatively, you can walk the path on the right, which takes you up a very steep path, which is moderately shorter but may take longer if you aren't good with steep climbs (we took this route back to leave, when it was only a decent downhill).
Up until this point, the experience was enjoyable, however, upon reaching the Fort, we discovered that the admission requirement for students was €1.50 (Peculiar we thought, as we had received free entry for almost all attractions in Nice, Antibes and Cannes so far).
In addition, the Fort only accepts Cash payments and so having spent all our money at the market in the morning, we were left with no way to pay.
I find it difficult to understand why a tourist attraction of this scale does not have a card reader, even the green grocer in the market had one!
So a disappointing trip, considering we weren't able to see any of the Fort at all for such a stupid reason.
No information about entry Prices or the Cash-only policy is available online which would have saved us wasting our time and made the experience much better.
In addition, why put the opening time as 2pm, then make people wait until 2:30 until the first tour? The place needs better communication and advertisement of its admission requirements and functions.
The walk along the promenade was nice, but in the midday heat, was perhaps not the wisest decision.
After the promenade, the walk up to Fort Carre from the gate is best taken on the route on the left, through the nature reserve, winding it's way up to the fort.
Alternatively, you can walk the path on the right, which takes you up a very steep path, which is moderately shorter but may take longer if you aren't good with steep climbs (we took this route back to leave, when it was only a decent downhill).
Up until this point, the experience was enjoyable, however, upon reaching the Fort, we discovered that the admission requirement for students was €1.50 (Peculiar we thought, as we had received free entry for almost all attractions in Nice, Antibes and Cannes so far).
In addition, the Fort only accepts Cash payments and so having spent all our money at the market in the morning, we were left with no way to pay.
I find it difficult to understand why a tourist attraction of this scale does not have a card reader, even the green grocer in the market had one!
So a disappointing trip, considering we weren't able to see any of the Fort at all for such a stupid reason.
No information about entry Prices or the Cash-only policy is available online which would have saved us wasting our time and made the experience much better.
In addition, why put the opening time as 2pm, then make people wait until 2:30 until the first tour? The place needs better communication and advertisement of its admission requirements and functions.
Written 2 July 2018
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Don_Lorenzo_d_Arabia
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg198 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Great example of historic fortifications on the coast. Notice the little 'spanish' towers in several places (rare). Spectacular walk along the coastal wall.
Written 10 August 2021
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Geoffrey R
Antibes, France64 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This fort has protected the Côte d’Azur for centuries, in particular, the port of Antibes, first built by the Greeks 2,500 years ago. It is open from 10am to 5 or 6 pm year around except on Mondays. There are great views of Antibes and all between Antibes and Nice.
Written 24 December 2019
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Andy G
Palm Coast, FL28 contributions
June 2015 • Couples
We enjoyed our tour of the fort -- in English! It's interesting historically, and offers a great view of the huge harbor (over 1000 slips) and surroundings. It's a pretty long walk from old town though.
Written 18 June 2015
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Keith G
Northampton, UK31 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Fort Carre is superb fortress which overlooks the beautiful Marina and the Cote D' Azur. Sean Connery used the location to film Never "Say Never Again". The guided tour is good value for 3 Euros.
Written 15 April 2015
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Andrew S
Bournemouth, UK85 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
I don't understand why the authorities do not make more of this building. It needs better signage, marketing and you should be allowed to walk around it without a guide. The entrance is difficult to find and not inviting.
Written 21 October 2014
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Rahul K
Bengaluru, India20 contributions
Oct 2013 • Business
Had nothing to do one weekend, so went to Fort Carre as it was walkable from the hotel.
Good views, there is history behind the fort, but nothing too great.
Good views, there is history behind the fort, but nothing too great.
Written 9 September 2014
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Comment se rendre au fort carré (antibes) à partir du centre-ville de Cannes? quelle ligne d'autobus?
Comment se rendre au sentier du littoral (antibes) à partir de Cannes?
Merci
Written 24 August 2015
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