Fort Énet, Fouras, France - SpottingHistory

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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Jb Ros (14 months 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 (18 months ago)
Very beautiful monument visible from the smoke point of Fouras les Bains which offers access at low tide.

Tom Ward (2 years ago)
Didn't get it. Added on extra time to our journey and the commentary was all in French. What is it??

patricia (3 years ago)
Very interesting and friendly visit. The site in the middle of the sea is great. Accessible on foot at low tide. To see the interior which is private, you must take the guided tour. You can tour it for free. Our guide Isabelle was super bubbly.

George Nott (5 years ago)
Enjoyed our walk through the oyster beds to Fort Enet. Unfortunately the fort was closed when we got there

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