Heritage Days at Fort Vauban

Fouras Regional Museum:
Discover the museum’s collections: archaeological artefacts, maritime memorabilia, historical collections and the fort’s treasures will invite visitors to journey through the centuries and discover the history of the region… Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 – Self-guided tour. Admission: adults: €1

Fort Vauban Esplanade:
At the same time, a major event will take place in the ‘fausse braie’ as part of the Youth and Associations Festival, in partnership with the SEEJ. Through a large-scale outdoor game focusing on medieval trades, children will be able to discover, in a fun way, what daily life was like at the time the keep was built, set against the backdrop of a heritage site that remains well-preserved… All day Saturday.

Dramatised tour: “Fine Clothes and Rough Skin”
Follow Mademoiselles Léopoldine and Henriette through the streets of Fouras as they take you on a journey through the seaside resort era; with a mix of facts and anecdotes, relive Fouras in 1900 at the height of the sea-bathing craze. Departure from Fort Vauban, finishing at the Salons du Parc. Saturday at 10.30 am and Sunday at 4 pm.

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