Fort Boyard, a maritime fort near the island of Oléron
Enjoy a vacation at the St-Tro’Park campsite in Charente-Maritime on the Ile d’Oléron, between beaches, sea and dunes, to discover breathtaking landscapes and unusual places. Take advantage of your camping vacation in Oleron to get closer to its most famous landmark, Fort Boyard! Between the islands of Aix and Oléron, off the coast of Rochefort, you can take a boat trip to get up close and personal to this magical place full of history.
The history of Fort Boyard
In the 17ᵉ century, a fortress was planned to protect Rochefort’s arsenal. In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte gave the go-ahead for the work, which was completed in 1857. Following its completion, the Fort was used as a prison for Prussian soldiers during the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 and then for the commune’s political prisoners.
Finally, during the Second World War, it became a training target for the Germans. From 1ᵉʳ February 1950, it was classified as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture. However, the fort was abandoned until 1990. In 1988, the fortress was bought by a production company, which turned it into a media mecca in Charente-maritime.
Inter-island cruises in Charente-Maritime
A must for your vacation in St Trojan les bains on the Ile d’Oléron, boat trips around Fort Boyard allow you to admire this fortress up close. Interîles has 8 ships departing from : Fouras, La Rochelle, Boyardville, Saint-Denis, Rochefort, Port-des-Barques, La Tremblade, Saint-Martin. During your vacation, you can also board a catamaran for a cruise, including a tour of the famous Fort Boyard.
Boyardville, its beach and spectacular view of Fort Boyard
Situated on the east coast of the Ile d’Oléron, Boyardville is a must-see for anyone wishing to enjoy its breathtaking view of the famous Fort Boyard. This charming village, born in the XIXᵉ century to house the fort’s workers, today seduces with its picturesque port, its large pine-lined beach and its typical alleyways. Here you can go sailing, enjoy seafood overlooking the ocean or take a cruise to the fort. If you’re a keen walker, the
