The children's favourite and the best known thanks to the TV show that has been broadcasting for over 30 years! Built off the coast of Oléron under Napoleon between 1801 and 1859, it was designed to protect the mouth of the Charente River and the Rochefort Royal Cordage from English ships.In 1871, she became a prison for a few years. In 1913, the fort was decommissioned and sold in the 1960s. It is only in the 90s that it will start its new television history and will know the success that we know today! 

Former castle of the Dukes of Aquitaine, built in the 11th century and destroyed by the wars of religion, it gave its name to the city.
In 1630, by order of Richelieu, a citadel was built to avoid English occupation and to ensure the possession of the island to France. Vauban will reinforce it under Louis XIV. It will be bombarded during the war by the French aviation and its restoration will begin in 1988. The 3 km long rampart path goes around the city. It now houses exhibition halls and hosts cultural events.

In 1690, the Marquis de Louvois, Minister of War under Louis XIV, ordered the construction of an oval-shaped fort. It faces the citadel of the Château d'Oléron and was used to cross cannon fire and to lock the southern access to the Rochefort harbour. When Louvois died, Vauban took over the project and only half of the oval was completed.Classified as a historical monument in 1929, it has been open to the public since 1972. Open to the public or with commentary.http://www.fort-louvois.com/

Capital of the island, Saint Pierre is the real "commercial" center of the island. It is also a place steeped in history and heritage. It is here that the writer Pierre Loti chose to live. You will be able to discover the Bonnemie castle, the Lantern of the Dead but also its 17th century church.