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Atlantic coast · Charente-Maritime · heritage

The Charente, a journey to the estuary

Rochefort, the banks of the Charente and Fouras: three stops following the water towards the horizon.

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Duration3 days
The route3 stops
Travel byvan
Indicative budgetTo be estimated

THE THREAD OF THE JOURNEY

apr · may · jun · sep · oct
01DAY 1

Rochefort

Read the town from its main streets, then from its quays. Choose one visit connected to its maritime history and leave the rest of the time for walking.

Editorial example: indicative coordinates. Check opening hours, access, bookings and overnight parking with the operators. No overnight location has been verified.

45.9417, -0.9664
02DAY 2

Tonnay-Charente

Head a little upstream to get a better feel for the estuary landscape. Keep to public access routes and prepare your next stop without rushing this day.

Editorial example: indicative coordinates. Check opening hours, access, bookings and overnight parking with the operators. No overnight location has been verified.

45.9471, -0.8917
03DAY 3

Fouras

Meet the horizon again. Choose a coastal walk suited to the tides and end your story with an open view of the sea.

Generated illustration — a fishing hut and the shores of the Charente estuary.
Generated illustration — a fishing hut and the shores of the Charente estuary.

Editorial example: indicative coordinates. Check opening hours, access, bookings and overnight parking with the operators. No overnight location has been verified.

45.9875, -1.0949