Port des Salines

Architecture and Heritage

The port in brief...
Stroll to the port of the Salines, in the heart of the salt marsh, point of departure of tours in boats that will make you discover the local fauna and flora, the huts of fishermen ...

Fort Louvois

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The fort in brief ...
The Fort de Louvois was built in the seventeenth century, following the plans of Vauban. This maritime fortification is nestled at the summit of a rock between the island of Oleron and the basin of Marennes. Its architecture is based on that of medieval castles: horseshoe shaped, the fort is composed of a central dungeon surrounded by a stave and a drawbridge. Not to be missed ...
The themed exhibition, a tour detailing the history of the fort, the oyster museum, and at the summit, an incredible panoramic view on the island of Oleron and its surroundings!

Forêt domaniale de la Coubre

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The forest in brief ...
This forest of 8000 ha is rich of maritime pines and holm oaks.

Zoo de La Palmyre

Animal Parks

The zoo in brief ...
The zoological park of the Palmyra is one of the most renowned in Europe. You'll learn about 1600 species of animals, from all over the world: birds, mammals ...

Corniche de Pontaillac

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The corniche in brief ...
The corniche of Pontaillac offers a magnificent view on the ocean and the surrounding areas. Do not hesitate to relax on the corniche of Pontaillac, the most-visited beach in Royan ...

Front de mer

Architecture and Heritage

The sea front in brief ...
Stroll along on the sea front of Royan, you will admire the buildings of modern architecture built in the post-war period.

Pont transbordeur de Martrou

Architecture and Heritage

Le pont en bref...
Le Pont Transbordeur Traverse la Charente du haut de ses 50m. Cet édifice unique en son genre est un véritable chef d'œuvre d'architecture métallique bâti par Ferdinand Arnodin en 1900.

Corderie royale

Museums and Interpretive Centers

The corderie in brief ...
Discover, in a beautiful setting, the Corderie Royale, a manufacturing firm founded by Louis XIV in 1666. It is here where the ropes of the great ships of the Royal Navy were manufactured for centuries .

Fouras

Yours to Discover

Across the Aix island ...
Built on a peninsula which houses the fortifications of a former castle, built by Vauban in the 17th century, Fouras is a city to discover ... From the top of its dungeon, the view is breathtaking on l'île d'Aix, la Rochelle and l'île d'Oléron. In the shades of the oak and pine trees, the walks on foot or by bike are pleasant, whereas for water lovers, the fine sand beaches that surround Fouras are ideal. At low tide, don't hesitate to go fishing on foot, especially at la Pointe de la Fumée where there're plenty of wild oysters and shellfish ...

Île-d'Aix

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The island of pearls ...
The sandy beaches and the picturesque coves mingle with the pine forests and oak on the fortified island of Aix. The island is crossed by many paths ideal for walks on foot or by bike. The fort of the Rade, built by Vauban, is marked by the coming of the emperor Napoleon, who is honored by a museum bearing his name and housing his old furniture, costumes and equipments. Visit: the Fort Liedot, in the east of the island, and the African Museum, founded by the Baron Gourgaud ...

Châtelaillon-Plage

Yours to Discover

Has the fishing to Puzzles
Chatelaillon-Plage is a Well known holiday resort of the early 20th century. Between the beach and the Marina, guests can enjoy the fresh air and the view on the famous Fort Boyard ... Follow the trails along the cliff and visit the village of Boucholeurs. This oyster reference frame still keeps its typical fishing huts ...

Vieux Port de La Rochelle

In and On the Water

The old port of La Rochelle in brief ...
This is the historic port of La Rochelle. Guarded by its two medieval towers, it offers an unforgettable view . Its three ponds are lined with docks where old houses and mansions line up. Not to be missed ...
The towers : La Tour de la Chaîne and la Tour Saint-Nicolas. For the little story ...
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the old port of La Rochelle had insured more than half of the colonial traffic toward the New-France ...