The Carrelets of Anse de Fouras

This walk will take you along the coastline of Anse de Fouras, with its variously designed and decorated carrelets (fishing huts). Enjoy the beautiful maritime atmosphere and heritage.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 12 m
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    Descent: - 12 m

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    Highest point: 17 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available in the car park near Fort Vauban and the South Port of Fouras.

(S) Head north along Rue Vauban and then Avenue Charles de Gaulle until you reach the junction with Rue de l'Amiral Courbet.

(1) Continue north on a path that runs alongside the street and goes around the casino on the right and a roundabout on the left. At the crossroads, turn right and cross the road that leads to Pointe de la Fumée. Continue along Rue Raymond Poincaré. Turn right onto Rue de la Jetée.

(2) Detour. On the left, you can reach the Port Nord jetty. Retrace your steps.

(2) Take Rue Eric Tabarly heading south (on the right when coming from Rue de la Jetée). You will reach a roundabout, which you should go around on the left. Stay as close to the sea as possible, take Rue Georges Clémenceau on the left, then turn right onto Boulevard Louise de Bettignies and Boulevard de l'Océan, which run along the beach. Walk eastwards, staying close to the beach.

(3) Leave the street on your right and take a path along the seafront that runs alongside a campsite (on your right). You will pass the first carrelets. At a junction with a small road coming from the right, continue to the left. The path continues along the seafront, alternating between very short descents and ascents.

(4) At another junction with a small road coming from the right, continue east along the path. Continue until you reach a fishing hut isolated from the others.

(5) Retrace your steps to the previous junction.

(4) Take the small road on the left. At the next junction, there is a cycle path on the left and Rue Grignon de Montfort on the right. Turn right until you reach a roundabout.

(6) Take Rue du Docteur Boutiron and turn left onto Rue de la Fée du Bois. At a three-way intersection, take Rue du Maréchal Joffre (the middle street, slightly to the right). At the next intersection, turn left onto Rue du Maréchal Foch, then right again onto Rue de la Fée du Bois. Continue along this street, which curves to the right and then to the left, until you reach Rue Victor Hugo, where you turn right and continue for about 40 metres.

(7) Turn left at a right angle onto Rue des Deux Ports, then immediately right onto Rue de la Halle. Pass in front of the covered market and continue south-west to Rue Vauban opposite the fort of the same name. Turn left to return to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 15 m - Fort Vauban
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 9 m - Rue de l'Amiral Courbet
  3. 2 : km 1.28 - alt. 4 m - North Port of Fouras
  4. 3 : km 2.48 - alt. 5 m - Cadoret campsite
  5. 4 : km 3.59 - alt. 6 m - Crossroads with a small road
  6. 5 : km 4.22 - alt. 13 m - Point at the height of an isolated square
  7. 6 : km 5.49 - alt. 10 m - Roundabout
  8. 7 : km 6.6 - alt. 11 m - Boulevard des Deux Ports
  9. S/E : km 7 - alt. 15 m - Fort Vauban

Notes

In summer, there is heavy traffic and parking is difficult.
All shops are in Fouras.

This walk can be combined with another walk described on this site from Fouras: From Fouras to Fort La Pointe or From Pointe de la Fumée to Fort d'Enet. For the first walk, the starting point is the same. For the second (Fort d'Enet), you must reach Pointe de la Fumée, either on foot or by car, taking the road on the left (north-west) that leaves the roundabout between points (1) and (2) in this description.

Hike completed by the author on 2 May 2014.

Worth a visit

A carrelet is a square fishing net, which is operated using a winch from a pontoon built above the sea. By extension, the term carrelet refers to the pontoon and the hut installed on it. Carrelets, typical of the Charente-Maritime region, are private properties (which are very expensive). It is worth noting the diversity of their layout and decoration.

In Fouras:
- Fort Vauban (paid access), the terrace offers a superb view.
- Covered market, rich in seafood products.
- Architectural diversity of the seaside houses.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
O FREVILLE
O FREVILLE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk along the fishing huts and through the very pleasant town of Fouras

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Ragondin44
Ragondin44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

First, you walk through the town among the holm oaks to the casino, then along the beach before reaching the very photogenic carrelets (like those in Mindin in the Loire estuary). You return through the village with its pretty little houses, in streets lined with hollyhocks.

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G.L.
G.L.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The last third is inevitably less interesting as it winds its way through the streets, but this in no way spoils what is a very enjoyable outing. Thank you

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MARLYZA
MARLYZA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful walk along the ocean and discovery of Fouras

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deforge
deforge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route for exploring the village and the coastline, with a very pleasant path along the fishing huts. (Do not rely on the blue markings that follow part of the route.)

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francois_lyon
francois_lyon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty route starting from Fort Vauban in Fouras, then passing through a park to reach the sailing school. The route continues along the coast (you can take the coast road straight away rather than Rue Tabarly) to the last carrelets. Don't hesitate to make a quick return trip to see the last ones... some of them are among the most colourful. On the way back, you can explore the centre of Fouras via a few pedestrian streets and reach the gardens bordering the fort for a short break facing the sea. An original and very pleasant route
In June, it's easy to park near the fort.

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CecileCL
CecileCL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk that allows you to discover Fouras and the carrelets.

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Josetteaubry
Josetteaubry

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This coastal path with all the fishing huts is lovely!
We took the time to admire the beautiful façades! 🏡
And to visit the church ⛪️ in Fouras, which is well worth a visit!

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Sylvilou
Sylvilou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleasant first hike.

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pompomvero
pompomvero

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

good start to the walk along the coast. However, after the description, the street at the fairy is not well signposted.

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brunochar
brunochar

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

do not hesitate to continue along the path to the last carrelets.

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63marchapied
63marchapied

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, easy walk, with one section under construction, combined with the Pointe de la Fumée.

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63marchapied
63marchapied

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, easy walk, with one section under construction.

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talie
talie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful site and beautiful scenery. The beach was frozen, but it was a superb sight despite the cold!

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Gil2509
Gil2509

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pleasant hike.

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