This fortress built on a volcanic island finds its letters of nobility in the local history of Agde .

This very defensive was built in 1680 according to plans of Vauban. It(he) was transformed into prison of State in the 18th century and it until 1851. To visit the strong compulsory passage by the sea. To take the bun from Cap d'Agde and of the Grau d' Agde (the price of the bun does not include the entrance(entry) of the Strong).

The visits :
- Groups : on booking with the office of Agde's tourism from April till September. - Individual : present guides every day on the Strong of June 15 in in the middle of September.

Further information and rates with the office of Agde's tourism.

Credit text and photo: Brochure " Welcome to Agde "