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The forts of the estuary
7.79 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
One of the most beautiful walks on the Fouras peninsula: from the banks of the Charente to the Espérance beach in Fouras, it takes in the islands and forts that protected the Rochefort harbour.
Le Bois Madame and Soumard
6.00 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
Starting from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée, between woods and marshes, in the heart of the peninsula, with a beautiful view of the Anse de Fouras on the edge of the Bois Madame.
The Fouras Marsh and the Pierres Closes
6.94 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
The Marais de Fouras is located north of Saint-Pierre, bordered by the Charras Canal and the Frênes levee. It is a natural area that is home to herons, storks and many other birds. The route then takes you to the Pierres Closes dolmens near the Charras Canal and back to Saint-Pierre via the Route Impériale, with a view of the Prée Salée.
From Pointe de la Parpagnole to Charras in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
6.26 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
The route follows the Charente River near its estuary to the mouth of the Charras Canal, opening up a view of a vast circular bend in the river.