Set off on an immersion into the hidden treasures of Port-Cros!
Fort du Pradeau offers guided tours of its "Making the Invisible Visible" exhibition until November 30.
Restored in 2022, the Pradeau battery in Hyères is the setting for a permanent exhibition designed by the Parc national de Port-Cros.
Entitled "Making the Invisible Visible", it invites the public to a sensitive and in-depth discovery of this exceptional territory, a jewel of the Mediterranean.
At the heart of a Mediterranean melting pot
Guided tours, led by the Park's mediation teams, are an invitation to immersion. Through the different areas of the fort, visitors plunge into a "small sea", a unique Mediterranean melting pot.
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Fauna, flora, unique geology, but also built heritage, ancestral know-how and local cultures intertw to compose a landscape of incredible richness.
The mediators are happy to reveal the multiple facets of this ecosystem, including its most secret and hidden treasures, to offer an intimate understanding of what makes Port-Cros unique.
Schedules and bookings
To enjoy this experience, guided tours are organized until November 30. They take place every Wednesday and Sunday, starting at 3:30 pm.
Booking is recommended to guarantee your place, as the number of participants is limited to ensure a quality tour. Bookings can be made by phone at 04 94 12 82 30 or on the National Park's online ticketing service.
Pricing information
The full rate is set at €12 for adults (from 18 years old).
A reduced rate of €6 is offered to several categories of public: residents of the communes in the National Park area, recipients of minimum social benefits, students, as well as visitors recommended by partners labeled "Esprit Parc national".
This preferential rate applies to people presenting a public transport ticket dated the same day or a subscription to the Réseau Mistral.
During days when forest massifs are closed due to extreme fire risk, the reduced rate is extended to all visitors.
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For children aged 6 to 18, the rate is €6. The tour is free for children under 6, as well as for people with disabilities and their companions.
Specific rates are provided for adult groups (€150 for 15 to 25 people) and school groups (€110 for a class and its chaperones).
Several payment methods are accepted: bank card, cash, check and Chèque-Vacances Classic.
Article from the print edition of La Gazette du Var