Le fort de l'île Madame

European Heritage Days: Guided tour of the Fort on Île Madame

Cultural ,  Guided tour ,  Heritage days in Port-des-Barques
  • To mark the European Heritage Days, discover the fort on Île Madame, exceptionally open to the public. During a one-hour guided tour, delve into the history of this fortification, built at the end of the 17th century to help defend the Rochefort naval arsenal.

    From its terrace, enjoy outstanding panoramic views over the Charente Estuary and admire the entire “Ring of Fire”, the remarkable network of coastal fortifications designed to protect Rochefort, including Fort Boyard, Fort Enet,...
    To mark the European Heritage Days, discover the fort on Île Madame, exceptionally open to the public. During a one-hour guided tour, delve into the history of this fortification, built at the end of the 17th century to help defend the Rochefort naval arsenal.

    From its terrace, enjoy outstanding panoramic views over the Charente Estuary and admire the entire “Ring of Fire”, the remarkable network of coastal fortifications designed to protect Rochefort, including Fort Boyard, Fort Enet, Fort Liédot and the fortifications of Fouras.

    A unique opportunity to combine historical discovery with spectacular scenery.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
  • From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
  • One price
    4 €
Schedules
  • From September 19, 2026
    until September 20, 2026
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM