The Marais de Brouage is designated as a Natura 2000 site. The wetland covers just under 11,000 hectares and is spread across around ten municipalities.
Those who have chosen Hiers-Brouage as their travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Fontaine d’Hiers is classified as a historic monument; this classification was made by decree of 9 March 1999. Also part of Hiers’ history is the Romanesque Church of Saint-Hilaire: it was founded in the 12th century and built on the former island of Hiers.
The former fortified town of Brouage was founded by Jacques de Pons in 1555. Brouage initially prospered through the salt trade before Richelieu transformed the town into a war port.
All car parks in Brouage are free of charge. Access to the town and the fortifications is also free of charge.
Nature
A 6 km circular walk in the Marais de Brouage is easily accessible all year round and is partly marked with the red-and-white GR4 and yellow PR trail markings. In the Marais de Brouage, numerous hiking trails allow visitors to observe various ducks, waders, birds of prey and swans.
Surrounding Area
The Fort du Chapus, a fort, is located near Hiers. Also in the surrounding area are the Pigeonnier et vestiges de l’abbaye de Montierneuf, a historic site, as well as the Fort de Piédemont and the Fort de Lupin, both of which are forts. The islands near Hiers include Île de Nole and Île Madame.
Further afield in the wider region around Hiers are the beaches Plage de la Palmyre and Plage de la Grande Côte.
