Original Loizo illustration, NEW PAPER 270gr Lithographic type.
Signed by the artist and dry stamp of origin affixed.

Fort Saint-Louis, originally named Fort des Vignettes in reference to the Vignettes harbor, the entrance to which it was intended to protect from enemy ships, was built during the reign of King Francis I four years after the sacking of the city by the Moors, with the aim of protecting the city.

It was considerably improved during the reign of Louis XIV, from 1692 to 1699. It was intended to be able to defend the entrance to Toulon harbor, but its construction was also part of a desire to fortify Toulon and expand the arsenal. For this, the mission fell to Antoine Niquet, chief engineer of fortifications, who would be associated with Pierre Puget and Vauban. These works would considerably change the appearance of the city of Toulon. The Fort des Vignettes was partially destroyed during the Siege of Toulon in 1707. It took its current name after its identical reconstruction.

Fort Saint-Louis has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments since the decree of November 29, 1948, but is not a cultural tourist site because since 2010 it is no longer open to the public during Heritage Days, being reserved for the Nautical Club of the French Navy.

Frame not included

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