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In 1890, two fortified structures were built: the Pointe de la Pointe and the Gros Cerveau. These buildings have a similar architectural organization, with the following artillery positions: 4 155 mm long guns, 4 120 mm guns, 4 95 mm guns and 2 mortars.
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements are cut directly into the rock and connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure received a garrison of 250 men from the 2nd Battalion of
the 115th Territorial Infantry Regiment and 260 men of the 7th Battery and the 13th Battery on foot artillery. The two barracks of the Pointe de la Pointe structure were capable of accommodating one officer and 108 men each.
Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements are cut directly into the rock and connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3.
The Big Brain structure received a garrison of 250 men from the 2nd Battalion of
the 115th Territorial Infantry Regiment and 260 men of the 7th Battery and the 13th Battery on foot artillery. The two barracks of the Pointe de la Pointe structure were capable of accommodating one officer and 108 men each.
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Attention as every year during the summer, from June 21 to September 30, the Préfecture du Var regulates penetration, traffic and parking on certain roads serving the 9 Var forest massifs. The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during this period.
Information: updated at 7pm each evening on 04 89 96 43 43
Website: http://www.var.gouv.fr/acces-aux-massifsforestiers
Smoking is prohibited in forest areas. Caution: remember to bring sufficient water and extra food.
Equip yourself with good walking shoes.
Attention as every year during the summer, from June 21 to September 30, the Préfecture du Var regulates penetration, traffic and parking on certain roads serving the 9 Var forest massifs. The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during this period.
Information: updated at 7pm each evening on 04 89 96 43 43
Website: http://www.var.gouv.fr/acces-aux-massifsforestiers
Smoking is prohibited in forest areas. Caution: remember to bring sufficient water and extra food.
Equip yourself with good walking shoes.
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Mise à jour le 05/07/2023
Par Office de Tourisme de Sanary sur Mer
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