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Fort Saint Elme Admission Ticket
1 h
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About this activity
Visit: Fort Saint-Elme, 66190 Collioure France
The Saint Elme Fortress is one of those rare fortifications that have been used for more than two centuries without undergoing major transformations. It is true that the greatest architects have examined its foundations
The ditches of the Saint Elme Fortress were designed by Vauban who wanted to improve the Fort's outer defenses. He designed large spaces to allow the infantry to handle sheltered from gun shots. Several steps allow access to the counterscarp in front of which a glacis nowadays has been installed. This work is crowned with red bricks.
Elsewhere, gardens were created in the 1930s. Destroyed at the end of World War II, they are now gradually rehabilitated. It contains plants mainly from Mexico, conquered by Hernán Cortés between 1519 and 1521 and by General Charles V..
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The Saint Elme Fortress is one of those rare fortifications that have been used for more than two centuries without undergoing major transformations. It is true that the greatest architects have examined its foundations
The ditches of the Saint Elme Fortress were designed by Vauban who wanted to improve the Fort's outer defenses. He designed large spaces to allow the infantry to handle sheltered from gun shots. Several steps allow access to the counterscarp in front of which a glacis nowadays has been installed. This work is crowned with red bricks.
Elsewhere, gardens were created in the 1930s. Destroyed at the end of World War II, they are now gradually rehabilitated. It contains plants mainly from Mexico, conquered by Hernán Cortés between 1519 and 1521 and by General Charles V..
Included
- Admission Ticket to the Fortress
- Access to the Tower
- Entry/Admission - Fort Saint-Elme
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Original
55%
Cultural
50%
Tourism
50%
Adrenaline
15%
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