ROCHEFORT OCÉAN
COME FOR A GREET WITH A LOCAL
Fort Ile Madame © Laurent Pétillon
Discover Rochefort Océan a local, a Greeter !
Between land and ocean, Rochefort Océan offers vast natural spaces shaped by maritime history. At the heart of this landscape of estuary, marshes, and islands where the Charente meanders, the Great Site “Estuaire de la Charente – Arsenal de Rochefort” celebrates the legacy of the Arsenal founded under Louis XIV. The Royal cordages manufacture and the string of fortifications, including the famous Fort Boyard, are its emblems.
Explore the coastline, the Fouras and Port-des-Barques peninsulas, the islands of Aix and Madame, and travel from one bank to the other by boat or on the suspended platform of the Transporter Bridge. With our Greeters, explore vibrant nature and a rich history, on foot or by bike, to the rhythm of the tides.
Where is Rochefort-Océan located?
Rochefort Océan is located in the heart of Charente-Maritime, between La Rochelle and Royan, the island of Oléron, and Saintes. This area harmoniously blends waterscapes, marshes, nature reserves, and exceptional heritage. Easily accessible by train or bus, it is ideally suited to soft mobility, thanks to its cycle paths, hiking trails, and maritime links.
Interested in becoming a Rochefort Océan Greeter? Contact us to find out more using the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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ROCHEFORT CITY
THE CHARENTE RIVER BANKS
PORT DES BARQUES PENINSULA – MADAME ISLAND
FOURAS PENINSULA
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ROCHEFORT CITY
Let yourself be surprised by the city of Rochefort, its city center, and its arsenal created under Louis XIV! A free and spontaneous stroll through the heart of the city where the spirit of Pierre Loti, maritime adventures, and the Young Ladies of Rochefort still linger.
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THE CHARENTE RIVER BANKS
Between nature and living heritage, the banks of the Charente can be explored on foot or by bike. A protected area recognized by the Grand Site de France label since 2020. The river winds through a unique landscape of mud and marshes, extending to the sea and bordering beaches and oyster beds. An ideal stroll for nature lovers.
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PORT DES BARQUES / ÎLE MADAME PENINSULA
Located in the Charente estuary, Port-des-Barques is an oyster-farming peninsula. The walk offers incredible views of the river, the Aix and Oléron islands, and the forts, including Fort Boyard. This is where you can explore the wildest and smallest of the Charente islands, Île Madame, accessible from Passe aux Boeufs at low tide.
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ÎLE DE FOURAS LES BAINS PENINSULA
Another unmissable panorama of the Charente estuary, the Fouras-les-Bains peninsula will charm you with its numerous villas built during the Belle Epoque, its green wood, its beaches, its marshes…. This seaside resort has no shortage of attractions. You will appreciate its markets, the atmosphere of the Rue de la Halle and the beach. The oyster farming activity, very present, can be discovered to the rhythm of the tides at the Pointe de la Fumée where you can admire the majestic Fort Boyard a stone’s throw from the Isle of Aix.
