Sentier littoral - Ramparts Trail
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Sentier littoral - Ramparts Trail
PORT-VENDRES

5. Sentier littoral - Ramparts Trail

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A path for an history period

2 points of interest

  • History

    Redoute Béar

    Due to its strategic maritime position and its proximity to historical boundaries, Port-Vendres has received a great deal of attention from military builders. The historic turning point of the city is around 1659, when after the Treaty of the Pyrenees, King Louis XIV charged Vauban to make "Port-Vendres" a port of war. Go up to the Redoubt Béar built in the 18th century according to the plans of Vauban and immerse yourself in history.
  • Cultural heritage

    The jetty's lighthouse

    Having weathered the weather so far, the metal lighthouse at the pier of Port-Vendres has run bravely 110 years. However the last storms have a little damaged, including its spiral staircase, since removed because of the automation of the lantern. Listed in historical monuments since 2011, go see it before the sea prevails!

Description

  1. This path goes along the rocky coast. Along the way you will pass the Béar and Mailly ramparts, visible on the right.  Built by Vauban in the 17e century, the Béar redoubt was part of a set of three fortifications that defended Port-Vendres. In 1944, it was destroyed by German troops. Now, It’s home to the Sidi Ferruch Museum dedicated to French Algeria. As for the Mailly Fort, it was  also built in the 17e century and it is listed in the inventory of historical monuments.
  • Departure : Béar Redoubt
  • Arrival : Mailly Redoubt
  • Towns crossed : PORT-VENDRES

Recommandations

You enjoy nature, You like it, take care of it...

Along the hiking trail, rubbish bins are at your disposal.
Every month over tens of thousands of hikers and walkers visit this exceptional site. Please do not litter and use the rubbish bins (glass, plastic, rubbish etc...). Also, please dispose of any litter you might find along the trail.
Help keep this site clean with simple yet essential gestures. Lets give back to nature what nature gave us

Transport

Stop as near as possible to the docks.

Access and parking

Take Port Vendres exit in the direction of the commercial port and take the route of the jetty. Park near the area reserved for camping cars & motor homes.

Parking :

Ramparts Béar carpark