Fouras: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Fouras-les-Bains is located on a four-kilometre-long peninsula at the mouth of the Charente and has five sandy beaches and three harbours. The harbours are protected from heavy surf by the islands of Aix, Oléron and Ré.

Coast

Pointe de la Fumée is the main landing stage for Île d'Aix. Bois du Casino has two orienteering courses, measuring 1.7 km and 2.1 km respectively.

Culture

The Musée régional de Fouras is located in Fort Vauban. Fort Vauban is classified as a historic monument. Through its collections, the museum presents Gallo-Roman and medieval archaeology, the history of the Charente estuary, the presence of the navy and the development of the town as a seaside resort.

The Musée régional de Fouras offers guided tours of the fortifications and the crypt at 2 p.m.; the tour takes place with a minimum of two people.

Beaches

At Grande Plage, there is a seawater pool for swimming opposite Fort Boyard. Mudflat fishing is possible at Plage de la Vierge; from there, Fort Enet can be seen in the distance. Plage de la Vierge is a gently sloping beach with rocks and sand.

Surroundings

Fort de l'Aiguille, Fort d'Énette and Fort de Piédemont are located in the immediate vicinity of Fouras. Fort de Lupin is located near Fouras.

Île Madame is an island in the immediate vicinity of Fouras. La Plage d'Aytré is a beach near Fouras. Île d'Aix is an island near Fouras.

Aquarium de la Rochelle is a zoo in the wider regional area surrounding Fouras.

Market

The Marché de Fouras les Bains includes a market hall with food products and a hall for fish and seafood.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Fouras can plan their stay according to their own interests.

Other places: Nieul-Sur-Mer, Taugon, Gémozac, Saint-Césaire, Clion, Vergné, Loiré-Sur-Nie, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée

Region: Charente-Maritime.