Ouvrage de Saint-Roch
Large Alpine Maginot Line fort near Sospel, visited self-guided with an audio guide through galleries cut into the rock.
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About the museum
The Saint-Roch fort is a large artillery fort of the Maginot Line in the Alpes-Maritimes. It lies southwest of Sospel, on the right bank of the Bévéra, at an altitude of about 400 meters, and one of its blocks borders the road to the Col de Braus. It was designed to close the Sospel pass, complementing the Agaisen fort.
Work took place in the 1930s (from 1932 to 1936 according to the tourist office). Its main armament was a 75 mm gun, supplemented by mortars and machine guns. The support installations are underground, and the fort had three diesel generators. It took no part in the fighting of June 1940.
Today the fort is visited in season with an audio guide, along galleries cut into the rock and reinforced concrete structures, where staged scenes show the everyday life of the soldiers. A permanent exhibition presents the history and heritage of the site.
Highlights
- Galleries cut into the rock and reinforced concrete structures of the Maginot Line
- Staged scenes of soldiers’ everyday life
- Self-guided visit with an audio guide
- Permanent exhibition on the history and heritage of the site
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition permanente sur l’histoire et le patrimoine du fort – A permanent exhibition traces the history of the fort and its heritage, complemented by staged scenes of soldiers’ daily life.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €6Child rate for ages 5 to 14. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €8 per personGroups of 15 or more, visit included. |
2026 season rates. Payment by check, bank card or cash.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The fort is wheelchair accessible with assistance.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking near the fort; bus access is also possible.
According to the tourist office, Sospel station is a 30 to 40 minute walk from the fort, and a bus stop is a 20 to 40 minute walk away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visit with an audio guide. Inside temperature is about 16 °C, so bring warm clothing. |
