• Historic site and monument

Fort Marie-Christine

Formerly at the heart of the Savoy defensive system, this imposing fort welcomes tourists and foodies.

Historic site and monument Fort Marie-Christine Aussois

About

Aussois (73500)
Unguided individual tours available permanently

Dominating the Arc valley, Fort Marie-Chrisine is the tallest structure on the Esseillon barrier, made up of five forts.
The fort, gateway to the Vanoise National Park, is made up of a gîte and a restaurant. Its free visit allows you to discover a model of the entire site, a very beautiful framework and a presentation of the Vanoise National Park.

The barrier of Essseillon is built at the beginning of the XIXth century, to guard against the French invasions. The five Sardinian forts which compose it, bear the names of the sovereigns of the Savoy family. These works, built according to the architectural principles of Montalembert, testify to an architecture unique in France.

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Opening

    All year round, daily.
    Group tours on request.

    Labels and rating

    Town of Art & History
    19th C

    Services
    • Restaurant
    Equipments
    • Covered picnic area
    • Restaurant
    • Parking

    Access

    73500 Aussois
    Information update on 24/04/2024 by Fondation Facim