Guided tour of the fort Marie-Thérèse

Discover the fortified heritage of the Esseillon barrier and the Marie-Thérèse Redoubt. Why these forts? What is a redoubt? Why here? How and by whom were they built? You will know everything about these 19th century buildings!

Description

Discover this unique art with a certified Savoie Mont Blanc heritage guide.

Additional welcome

Dress warmly, as the fort is not heated. Bring snow shoes for winter visits.

• Minimum age: 5 years

Environments

• Close to a trunk road
• Mountain location
• Village 2 km away

Rates

From 07/01 to 15/04/2025
Adult: €6, Child: €4, Group children: €3.

From 02/07 to 27/08/2025
Adult: €6.

From 20/09 to 21/09/2025
Adult: €6, Child: €0.

Free entry for children under 7.
Child entry valid for 7 - 15 years.

Payment methods

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Opening period

From 02/07 to 27/08/2025, every Wednesday between 3 pm and 4 pm.

From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 September 2025 between 3 pm and 4.30 pm.
As part of the European Heritage Days - registration required.

Spoken languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Adapted tourism

• Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Location

By road: From Chambéry, Albertville, Grenoble take A43 Turin/ Fréjus Tunnel Exit n°30 Modane Cross Modane Follow RD 1006 towards Val Cenis for 5 km.
In summer, La Redoute Marie-Thérèse is accessible by public transport (line 1).

Additional booking

Registration required at the fort reception desk or on 06 78 22 48 38. Places limited to 35 people

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Dogs on a leash.