It(he) was constructed from 1672 till 1680 offering so a magnificent protection to the natural harbour of Toulon, but also in banks seynois .

The square tower, of a classic symmetry, in the center of the set(group) is flanked(thrown) by two wings primitively built in opened sky. When this low battery(drum kit) was covered in 1850, rooms so created, among nine, perfectly given rhythm by their vaults, created an almost Romanic harmony.

The embrasures of windows and the Low battery(drum kit) are at the level of the sea and allowed the artillery to pull(fire) coal nuts, which, by rebounds on the water, drilled hulls(shells) of vessels to flow them.

It hardly was relegated on February 5, 1877, and having been of use a little while of barracks to groups of Marines, it(he) was given up to Marine on August 10, 1924 for the service of studios(workshops) and shops of the submarine defences. It(he) is always occupied by the navy which began a magnificent operation of restoration since 1997.

Conducted tours organized in the demand and any educations with the Office of Tourism of Seyne-sur-Mer.

Credit text and photo: advertising Brochure " La Seyne-sur-Mer " of the Office of Tourism