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Fort Boyard

Poitou-Charentes
Fort Boyard in the Pertuis d'Antioche strait between the Île-d'Aix and Île d'Oléron.
  • To explore a similar, more accessible fort, head to the Fort Énet, which was also commissioned by Napoleon and can be accessed via a causeway at low tide.
  • Fine with a virtual tour of the fort? Episodes of the Fort Boyard game show are filmed on-site, and offer a rare glimpse into the historic monument’s interior.
  • Fort Boyard is a popular destination for sea kayakers; the Fort Boyard Challenge race is held every October.