The Top 5 Castles around Port-Des-Barques
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Port-Des-Barques. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Port-Des-Barques. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Fort Vauban
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Overlooking the Grande Plage of Fouras-les-Bains, you cannot miss this gigantic structure: Fort Vauban. From the 11th century, the castellany of Fouras owed its growth to the taxes that the …
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Citadelle du Château d'Oléron
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Heavy attachment for a nice patch of earth.
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Fort de Fouras
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Fort Fouras was actually built on the site of a Roman castle. Its purpose is to defend the mouth of the river against invasions. It was in service and actively occupied and used until 1927.
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Château du Bois-Vert
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The Château du Bois-Vert in the park of Fouras is a vast neo-classical residence built in 1870, which was originally designed as a dwelling, before being transformed into a casino …
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Fort Liédot
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Built by order of Napoleon I, it began to be built in 1810 and construction took 24 years. It is built on the highest point of the island, just 9 meters above sea level.
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