Tours et Rempart Moderne

Of these fortifications, a 100-metre-long portion is still preserved today and once again symbolises the incomparable robustness of the constructions of the time.

The walls surrounding the city were originally eight metres high and were flanked by numerous towers.

Although four of them are still visible today, they remain a precious testimony to Fréjus' military past.

The circular tower on Place Clemenceau, renovated in 2012, is particularly notable. It now hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to the city's heritage. Around it, the enclosure was built with a mixture of reused stones, recovered from Roman remains, illustrating the diversity of materials used and the desire of the inhabitants to participate in the preservation of their city.

These ramparts were not only a tool of military defense, but a symbol of belonging to the Fréjusian community. The gates, closed every evening to protect the inhabitants from looters and epidemics, embodied physical, economic and psychological security. Fréjus, with its walls, was a place where life was organized in a fragile balance, between protection and openness, commerce and vigilance.
Today, these monuments are an invitation to travel into the past. The city invites you to discover the restored ramparts and visit the towers that still resist the ravages of time, to better understand the Fréjus of yesteryear, strong in its challenges and its community spirit.