{"id":34482,"date":"2026-09-14T10:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T08:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montecarloliving.com\/?p=34482"},"modified":"2026-09-14T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T08:44:19","slug":"european-heritage-days-fort-de-castillon-opens-its-doors-to-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montecarloliving.com\/en\/actuality\/european-heritage-days-fort-de-castillon-opens-its-doors-to-visitors-34482\/","title":{"rendered":"European Heritage Days: Fort de Castillon Opens Its Doors to Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"

An opportunity to step inside one of the fortifications of the Maginot Line in the Alpes-Maritimes<\/strong> and learn more about the history of the defence of the French border. As part of the European Heritage Days (Journ\u00e9es Europ\u00e9ennes du Patrimoine)<\/strong>, the Maginot ouvrage of Castillon will exceptionally open its doors to the public on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.<\/p>\n

For two days, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the fortification’s rooms and structures, learn about its history and explore the exhibition spaces set up inside the site.<\/p>\n

Free Visits to Fort de Castillon<\/h3>\n

Visits will take place on both days from 10 am to 4.30 pm<\/strong>, with departures scheduled at 10 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Admission is free<\/strong>, but advance booking is mandatory<\/strong>. The event offers an opportunity to discover the area’s historical and military heritage and learn more about one of the fortified structures built in the Alpes-Maritimes.<\/p>\n

During the tour, visitors will be able to explore the rooms of the Maginot ouvrage of Castillon<\/strong> and see some of the features that characterise the structure.<\/p>\n

Among these is the 75 mm Model 1929 cannon<\/strong>, one of the fortification’s points of interest. Visitors will also be able to see an exhibition<\/strong> dedicated to the site’s heritage and history.<\/p>\n

How to Get to Fort de Castillon<\/h3>\n

A free car park is available at Col de Castillon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From there, visitors can use a free shuttle service<\/strong> to reach the Maginot ouvrage directly.<\/p>\n

This allows visitors to leave their cars in the designated parking area and continue to the fort using the shuttle service provided by the organisers.<\/p>\n

The History of the Maginot Ouvrage of Castillon<\/h3>\n

The Ouvrage de Castillon is part of the complex system of fortifications known as the Maginot Line<\/strong>, built from the 1930s onwards to strengthen the defence of France’s borders.<\/p>\n

According to the Inventaire G\u00e9n\u00e9ral du Patrimoine Culturel of the French Ministry of Culture<\/strong>, the main construction work on the ouvrage was carried out between 1931 and 1934<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The fortification also played a role during the Italian offensive of June 1940<\/strong>, when Italian forces attacked French territory in the context of the Second World War.<\/p>\n

The visit during the European Heritage Days therefore offers an opportunity to discover not only a military structure, but also part of the history of the area and the events that shaped the Franco-Italian border.<\/p>\n

An Opportunity to Rediscover the Heritage of the Alpes-Maritimes<\/h3>\n

The special opening of Fort de Castillon is part of the programme of the European Heritage Days<\/strong>, an initiative dedicated to discovering and promoting cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

For one weekend, the Maginot ouvrage will give visitors the opportunity to enter a site normally associated with military history and explore its architecture, structures and historical remains.<\/p>\n

The event may be particularly interesting for anyone wishing to learn more about the history of the Maginot Line in the Alpes-Maritimes<\/strong> and discover one of the fortified sites located in the Castillon area.<\/p>\n

Information, Opening Hours and Bookings<\/h3>\n

Maginot Ouvrage of Castillon<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udccd 430 Route Strat\u00e9gique, Castillon<\/p>\n

Dates:<\/strong> Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
\nTour departure times:<\/strong> 10 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm
\nAdmission:<\/strong> free
\nBooking:<\/strong> mandatory
\nParking:<\/strong> free at Col de Castillon
\nShuttle:<\/strong> free from the car park to the fort<\/p>\n

For information and bookings, contact the organisers on 06 59 77 91 12<\/strong> or email infofortcastillon@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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