5의 자연 보호 구역 드 모에즈 올레롱가지 명소 & 주요 장소

The citadel of Château-d'Oléron is a military fortress

A must-see for anyone visiting the island of Oléron. Richelieu ordered its construction, which began in 1630 on the remains of the old medieval castle. The work was led by the engineer Pierre d'Argencourt, who ordered the first bastion, and Louis Nicolas de Clerville later modified and enlarged the structure. The citadel and the town were completed in 1700 under the orders of Vauban. During this final phase of construction, part of the old village was razed to make way for a new fortified town, built on a grid pattern around the parade ground. A fortress with a defensive function, the citadel also housed disciplinary bodies, civilian and religious inmates during the Reign of Terror, and political prisoners in 1870. On April 17, 1945, an aerial bombardment destroyed many parts of the citadel. From 1959 to 1970, an initial restoration began. The stronghold was restored from 1988.

Very beautiful and picturesque!

During this magnificent tour of the island of Oléron, you will be amazed and see all the diversity of this magical place. I recommend the Gravel, because there are some passages in the undergrowth.

nice walk to do in and around the fort

beautiful place

The Fort-Royer site is a traditional oyster farming village located on the island of Oléron, in the heart of a nature reserve. The site is located in the Moëze-Oléron marshes nature reserve, an area rich in biodiversity, particularly avifauna. It is a great place to observe birds and local wildlife. The association that manages the site offers guided tours and activities to discover the history and techniques of oyster farming. It is a fascinating place for those interested in nature and local traditions.

Heavy attachment for a nice patch of earth.