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La Calèche de Madame

Leisure ,  Tourist transport ,  Horse-drawn carriage rides in Port-des-Barques
  • An invitation to discover exceptional landscapes and unusual places without a car.

    The tour around Ile Madame: Departing from the Calvaire car park, which gives access to Ile Madame, at low tide, the horse-drawn carriage will take you around the smallest of the islands in the Charente estuary.

    By prior arrangement, we offer several departures depending on tide times and weather conditions. Please contact us for further information.
    Carriage accessible to people with reduced...
    An invitation to discover exceptional landscapes and unusual places without a car.

    The tour around Ile Madame: Departing from the Calvaire car park, which gives access to Ile Madame, at low tide, the horse-drawn carriage will take you around the smallest of the islands in the Charente estuary.

    By prior arrangement, we offer several departures depending on tide times and weather conditions. Please contact us for further information.
    Carriage accessible to people with reduced mobility.
    Allow time for travel between the parking area and the meeting point for departure by horse-drawn carriage.

    For individuals: the maximum capacity is 20 people per carriage.
    For organised groups: the maximum capacity is 56 people, divided between 3 carriages.

    Bookings at our tourist information offices: Rochefort, Fouras, Île-d’Aix, Port-des-Barques
    Bookings with the horse-drawn carriage service: +33 (0)6 22 11 65 26
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 56  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Equipment
    • Sustainable development
    • Waste management
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • All dogs are welcome, under the care of their owners.
    • Available for private hire
    • Stroller-accessible
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • From April 4, 2026 to September 30, 2026
  • Adult
    From 13 € to 15 €

    • 13€ with the privilege card

  • Child
    From 9 € to 10 €

    • 9 € with the privilege card

  • Set price group adults
    13 €
  • Set price group children
    9 €
    • Children: 5 to 14 years old
    Free for children under 5 years old
Openings
  • From September 12, 2026
    until September 13, 2026
  • From September 19, 2026
    until September 20, 2026
  • On September 26, 2026
  • On September 27, 2026
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
  • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
  • * Cancelled in case of bad weather
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • * Cancelled in case of bad weather