Fort Énet

Fouras, France

Fort Énetis a fortification in the in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is located on the Pointe de la Fumée, the roadway extending from the city of Fouras, between Fouras and Île-d'Aix, and can be accessed from there at low tide.

Fort Énet formed a line of fortification with Fort Boyard and Fort de la Rade on Île-d'Aix, designed to protect the arsenal of Rochefort from Royal Navy incursions. The building of the fort was started in 1810 by Napoleon I, following the devastating 1809 Battle of the Basque Roads.

The Fort can be reached on foot at low tide, and can be visited.

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Founded: 1810
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Alina Hmelova (7 months ago)
Had a wonderful walk to the fort during low tide. Can see oyster farms and walk around the fort.
Julien Rigaud (7 months ago)
A beautiful place. But unfortunately access is only possible at high low tide. Plan the round trip time.
Julien “JuFlyMtb” M. (10 months ago)
Great guided tour at low tide Very nice walk
Jb Ros (2 years ago)
Fort Enet is accessible on foot when the tide is low and is worth going around to appreciate the view of the island of Aix and the surrounding area. A visit to the fort, which belongs to a private owner, is possible for 8 euros per adult at the Rochefort tourist office. However, it is very limited and in particular does not allow access to the upper floors of the fort and does not provide much in terms of historical understanding of the site. So avoid the paid visit but go around the fort for free at low tide.
theo mood (2 years ago)
Very beautiful monument visible from the smoke point of Fouras les Bains which offers access at low tide.
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