European Heritage Days: Guided tour – ‘Aix, a fortified village’

The Île d’Aix, a 2 km² crescent-shaped island, is a timeless destination…

Its village, made up of low-rise houses with colourful façades and shutters, is blanketed with hollyhocks in the summer months; now a place to stroll, its ring of fortifications serves as a reminder of the vital role the island played in the defence of the Rochefort arsenal.

During Heritage Days, let us tell you the story of the island, its inhabitants and its remarkable buildings.
Duration: 1 hour.