Perched on the edge of the Saint-Roch peninsula, Fort Carré stands 85 feet above sea level on the coast of Antibes. Designed by Henri de Mandon in the late 16th-century under the direction of King Henry II of France, the star-shaped fortification features four arrow-shaped bastions and stunning 360 panoramic views. Nestled within a four-acre park, the site has had many uses including as a defensive stronghold, barracks, and military training center, and Napoleon Bonaparte was even imprisoned there briefly during the French Revolution. It was later redeveloped in the 17th century by the Marquis de Vauban.

Avenue du 11 Novembre, 06600 Antibes, France, Phone: +33-4-92-90-52-13

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