Fort de Brégançon
A medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the sea, and the official summer residence of the French president. Guided tours of some areas can be booked.
Fort de Brégançon is built on a small rocky islet connected by a causeway. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, and since 1968 it has served as the official summer residence of the President of France. Since 2014, parts of it have been open to the public through guided tours organized by the Bormes-les-Mimosas tourist office. Visitors can see the gardens, batteries and some rooms. You need to bring identification, and places are limited. Even without a tour, you can see the silhouette of the castle from nearby Cabasson beach.
Opening hours
Tours about April-October, by reservation
Nearby sights
- Bormes-les-Mimosas
- Port-Cros National Park
- Porquerolles
- Chartreuse de la Verne
- Domaine du Rayol
- Salins des Pesquiers
- Giens Peninsula
- Plage de l'Almanarre