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What to do in Rochefort - France
Must-see n°6 : Aix Island

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What to do in Rochefort - France ?
Visit Aix Island, an unforgettable nature experience

Aix Island, a small pebble that has remained very natural and peaceful. Come to Fouras-les-Bains for a change of scenery and a discovery full of charm.
Distance from the apartments :  18 km – 20 min 
Ile d'Aix à visiter pour les amoureux de la nature
You will embark for the island of Aix at the Pointe de la Fumée in Fouras. Approximately 20 minutes of crossing to reach this small island with a lot of charm and a so particular shape. It is a small paradise where you will have the opportunity to walk in very different places, characteristic of the island.

Discover the mother of pearl...

Discover the house of mother-of-pearl, a specialty of the island. Come and meet passionate professionals: the house of mother-of-pearl is a family institution since the 50s. Don't forget to visit the store before leaving, it is worth the detour.

Get lost in the fortified village

While walking in this small fortified village you will go back in time and enjoy the quietness of the place, its so particular houses and its old streets. And if you feel like it, two museums are open for visits: the African Museum and the Napoleon Museum.

Take a walk on the trails and tour the island

Avec des dimensions réduites, seulement 3 kilomètres de long et 600 m de large, il vous faudra environ 3 heure pour faire le tour de l’île d’Aix. L’air iodé ambiant, vous transportera et vous fera voyager. Observez ces paysages et panoramas magnifiques et si différents en fonction du lieu ou vous vous trouvez. Profitez également , si le temps le permet des deux belles plages de sable que sont la Grande Plage et la plage de l’Anse de la Croix.

These marvels of history are waiting for you, book quickly.

Our top 6 must-see experiences in and around Rochefort

Frégate Hermione Rochefort

The Arsenal of the Seas and the Corderie Royale

True international center of the sea, located on the banks of the Charente, the arsenal of Rochefort will make you discover its wonders through visits all more original...
Only 2 minutes from the Bleu Soleil Rochefort residence.

Que faire en Charente Maritime : traverser la Charente par le Pont Transbordeur Rochefort Echillais

The Transporter Bridge

The last transporter bridge in operation in France, it spans the Charente to link Rochefort to Echillais. This architectural monument is one of Rochefort's must-see pearls.
10 minutes by bike from the Bleu Soleil apartments, 20 minutes by foot.

Les plus beaux musées de Rochefort

Museums

Are you a fan of history or just want to learn? Come and discover the superb museums of Rochefort. From the naval museum to the naval aeronautics museum and the museum of the trades of yesteryear, plunge through time and let yourself be taken away.

Que faire en Charente Maritime : découvrir les Carrelets de l'ile Madame

Madame Island

The smallest island of Charente-Maritime, this small rock can be visited by foot. You can reach it at low tide through a "pass" entirely covered when the tide rises. A real wild jewel, let yourself be imprisoned for the time of a tide...

Fort Boyard, a découvrir en croisière

The famous Fort Boyard

The most famous of the Forts of Charente-Maritime, approach the one which before being mediatized was to protect the roadstead of Rochefort. It was unable to do so... Discover this emblem located between Oleron and Aix islands.

Ile d'Aix à visiter pour les amoureux de la nature

Car-free getaway : Aix Island

Come and lose yourself in a very natural walk on the paths of Aix Island. Access is by a short crossing from Fouras-les-Bains, only 10 minutes from Bleu Soleil Rochefort apartments. The tour of the island can be done on foot or by bike, as you wish.