The 16th-century fort is one of the well-known attractions in Antibes, actually, it is a landmark. Once an army post, now Fort Carré is open to the public as a museum, at a small fee, and has remained to be the point where the best views of the coastline and the town are seen. From the sea, the full beauty of this majestic army base is seen. The star-shaped fort is surrounded by green vegetation with different kinds of shrubs, trees, and flowers. To understand the history of this once army base, guided tours are available.