What to do in Rochefort - France
Must-see n°4 : Madame Island
What to do in Rochefort - France ?
Little known Ile Madame is a classified site that deserves a visit
Ile Madame, wild and calm, accessible only at low tide
This wild island is connected to the mainland by the "Passe aux Bœufs".
Madam Island is only accessible at low tide by a one kilometer long shoreline that is best approached on foot (for the environment). Ideally, you should park your car in the Port-des-Barques car park at the foot of the "Passe aux Bœufs" and cross it on foot.
L’idéal est de garer la voiture sur le parking de Port-des-Barques situé au pied de la « Passe aux Bœufs » et de traverser à pied
Madam Island, a classified natural site that deserves to be discovered
Around you, a gigantic foreshore covered with sand, pebbles and seaweed spreads out... and add to that a 360° perspective.
Must-sees of Madam Island
To visit :
- The fort of Madame Island.
- Salt marshes of the aquaculture farm
To eat :
- The aquaculture farm will serve you, but only at lunch.
Our top 6 must-see experiences in and around 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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.