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Fort Lupin

Historic site and monument ,  Military Patrimony ,  Fort ,  listed in Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente
  • Fort Lupin is a fortification located on the south bank of the Charente, almost four kilometres from the mouth of the river. Built according to plans by Vauban, it was completed in 1689 as part of the defensive system for access to the royal arsenal at Rochefort.
    In 1950, the fort was sold by the Navy and classified as a Historic Monument; sold at auction, it is now a private monument.

    The fort can only be visited during scheduled guided tours. Booking is strongly recommended at the...
    Fort Lupin is a fortification located on the south bank of the Charente, almost four kilometres from the mouth of the river. Built according to plans by Vauban, it was completed in 1689 as part of the defensive system for access to the royal arsenal at Rochefort.
    In 1950, the fort was sold by the Navy and classified as a Historic Monument; sold at auction, it is now a private monument.

    The fort can only be visited during scheduled guided tours. Booking is strongly recommended at the Rochefort Océan Tourist Office.
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Riverside
    • Waterside
  • Spoken languages
    • English
Services
  • Services
    • Guided tours
  • From May 7, 2026 to August 27, 2026
  • Adult
    6 €
  • Reduced price
    5 €
  • Child
    4.50 €
Openings
  • On May 8, 2026
  • On May 14, 2026
  • From June 4, 2026
    until July 9, 2026
  • On July 16, 2026
  • On July 23, 2026
  • On July 30, 2026
  • On August 6, 2026
  • On August 13, 2026
  • On August 20, 2026
  • On August 27, 2026
  • Friday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM