Fort Vauban which overlooks Seyne bears witness to the history of the valley since the 17th century.
Description
The Vauban Citadel of Seyne bears witness to the valley's history since the 17th century. It also offers a superb panorama of the Blanche mountain range and this Alpine valley.
The citadel itself was built in 1693. The kingdom was then threatened by neighboring Savoy, and Seyne was a border town. Louis XIV sent Niquet and then Vauban to the site. The former had a large basement wall built along the circuit of the great tower and a drawbridge. Vauban then took stock of the threat and the terrain and began construction of the fort. You will discover all this history on site with real cannons, the impressive cistern and its stalactites, the old bread oven, films, and exhibitions. You will also find the work "The Keep of the Sleeping Bear" by the American artist Mark Dion and a temporary exhibition on the writer Jean Proal (free access).
The Citadel is open year-round for self-guided or group visits. The Fort et Patrimoine du Pays de Seyne association also offers guided tours. Don't miss the Citadel Escape Game, a life-size 180m² game in the fort's underground passages, one of the largest escape game areas.
For students over the age of 6
Details concerning animals : Kept on a leash.
Comfort and amenities
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Rates / opening
Prices
Adult: 6 €
Child (8-10 years old): € 4.
Free for children under 8, members, drivers, and supervisors.
Group rate from 15 people.
For safety reasons, adult groups are limited to a maximum of 50 people and 25 for children's groups.
The contemporary artwork "The Dungeon of the Sleeping Bear" by the American Mark Dion, listed by Viapac, as well as an exhibition on the writer Jean Proal are freely accessible.
Opening
All year round, every day.
Exceptional closures on 24/12/2025, 31/12/2025, 1 January, Whit Monday, 14 July, 11 November and 25 December.
Open all year round with opening hours depending on the season.
Winter: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (last entry at 11:30 a.m.)
: from 13:30 p.m. to 17 p.m. (last entry at 16 p.m.)
Summer: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (last entry at 11 a.m.)
: from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. (last entry at 17 p.m.).
Weekly closures:
From January to June 14: closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
From September 15th to Christmas holidays: closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
School vacation :
From June 15 to September 15:
Every day from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. (last entry at 17 p.m.). Except Friday and Sunday closed from 12:30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
All Saints' Day - Christmas - Winter Holidays: open every day with winter hours.
Easter weekend: Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 13:30 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Spring holidays: open every day with summer hours.