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DISCOVER FORT BOYARD
It’s impossible to visit Île de Ré without taking a look (or two) at this stone structure that stands proudly in the middle of the ocean. Fort Boyard is one of the most iconic landmarks on the Atlantic coast, known worldwide thanks to the TV show of the same name. From the Île Blanche campground, inter-island cruises depart regularly to explore it, offering an unforgettable getaway for families, couples, or friends.
VISIT FORT BOYARD WITH YOUR FAMILY
Are you about to book a campsite at Fort Boyard for your vacation on Île de Ré? There are plenty of ideas for day trips from the Île de Ré campground.
The famous Fort Boyard is among the must-sees. Fort Boyard is just a few minutes from Camping l’Île Blanche on Île de Ré. Located between Île d’Aix and Île d’Oléron, it stands proudly in the middle of the ocean.
Your holiday on Île de Ré at our campsite is the perfect time to visit this iconic site. With family, friends, or that special someone, you can admire this architectural masterpiece during a few-hour getaway.
THE HISTORY OF FORT BOYARD
An iconic fortress of Rochefort Océan, Fort Boyard is best known today for the TV show that bears its name. But originally, this sentinel of the seas was built to protect the Rochefort naval arsenal and the roadstead of Île d’Aix from English invasions.
Commissioned by Napoleon, its construction at the mouth of the Charente took many years, from 1804 to 1866, long after military invasions had ended.
Napoleon himself never saw the fortress completed, earning it the nickname “Fort de l’Inutile” (the Useless Fort). The army took over the fort for a time, turning it into a prison, before decommissioning it in 1913. In 1990, the Fort Boyard TV show was born.
That’s when this exceptional monument’s media career took off, not just nationally but worldwide. Today, Fort Boyard draws crowds of curious visitors every year. Visitors never tire of admiring this stone vessel with its rounded hull, imagining the technical feats behind its construction.
HOW DO YOU GET TO FORT BOYARD?
To reach the heart of the Pertuis, where Fort Boyard is located, vacationers can take a cruise boat, kayak, or canoe from the ports on the Île de Ré, or rent a boat. Even though the interior of the fort isn’t open to the public, this trip will give you a closer look at this incredible architecture.
In fact, there are many cruises to Fort Boyard departing from La Flotte-en-Ré, just a stone’s throw from the campground. You’re sure to enjoy sailing between Île d’Aix and Île d’Oléron to circle its impressive walls.To see the famous fort from the sky, many companies offer helicopter flights over Fort Boyard. It’s a must-see for fans of the TV show and lovers of the sea.
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