Gite La Bernache LA GUILLAUMETTE, near centre, Fouras Charente Maritime

Fouras-les-Bains, a charming seaside resort in Charente-Maritime, offers a variety of activities and tourist sites to discover. Here is a selection of the must-sees around La Guillaumette. 🏰 Historical heritage Fort Vauban : Overlooking the Grande Plage, this 17th-century fort houses the Musée régional de Fouras. Here you will discover collections on local history, marine fauna and regional ethnography. The panoramic terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Charente estuary and surrounding islands. Fort Énet: Accessible on foot at low tide from the Pointe de la Fumée, this nineteenth-century fort is steeped in history, offering an original walk between land and sea. Île Madame: Linked to the mainland by the Passe aux Bœufs, this wild island is ideal for a nature break. Here you can visit an aquaculture farm and enjoy panoramic views over the ocean. 🌊 Water sports and walks Fouras beaches: the resort has several beaches, including Grande Plage, Plage Nord and Plage de la Vierge, ideal for swimming, lazing around or water sports such as kitesurfing. Sea excursions: From the port of Fouras, take a cruise around the famous Fort Boyard or to the Ile d'Aix. Catamaran and kayak excursions are also available. Sentier du littoral (coastal path): Take a walk or cycle along this path, which offers magnificent views over the estuary, the carrelets and the neighbouring islands. 🦪 Gastronomic and cultural discoveries Visit the oyster farms: Discover the oyster farmer's trade and taste fresh oysters direct from the producer. Galerie de l'Alambic: Immerse yourself in the world of distillation and the art of winemaking in this original gallery located in Fouras. Fouras town centre: Stroll through the streets of the town centre, admire the 19th-century seaside villas and take advantage of the local markets to sample regional specialities. 🚴‍♂️ Excursions in the surrounding area (less than 25 km) Rochefort: Around 15 km away, this town of art and history is home to the Corderie Royale, the Hermione and the Musée National de la Marine. Port-des-Barques: A departure point for Ile Madame, this village also offers walks along the estuary and water sports activities. Châtelaillon-Plage: A family seaside resort with a large sandy beach, casino and thalassotherapy centre.

Look for Fouras town hall, Place Lenoir on the GPS. We are 50 m from the town hall, heading towards a hundred-year-old holm oak located to the right of the start of the rue de la fée au bois, it's there, at number 6. Arrive via the Rochefort/La Rochelle bypass, then 6 km to Fouras, in the direction of Ile d'Aix, then towards the town hall at the 1st stop sign. Bonne route.