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Fouras

Fouras is a town in Charente-Maritime district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France of about 4,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 62 churches, 57 forts & heritage and 14 museums. The must-see places are Fort de Fouras, Fort Énet and Fort Lupin.

45.9884° N, 1.0934° WPop. 4,127

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see141
Notable103
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Fouras

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fouras
  2. Fort Énetfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fort Boyardfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. La Halle Aux Vivresmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Musée de l'Aéronautique Navalemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fort Lupinfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fouras
Today’s loopFourasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fouras?

Fort de Fouras (fort, about 1 km), Fort Énet (fort, about 5 km), Fort Lupin (fort, about 7 km), Fort Liédot (fort, about 8 km), Phare de L'île d'Aix (museum, about 9 km), Fort Boyard (fort, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fouras?

155 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Fouras?

Église Saint-Gaudens, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Laurent (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fouras?

Louis Lenoir, about 1 km by road; Fort de Fouras (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fouras?

Start in Fouras, visit Fort Énet, then Fort Boyard, then La Halle Aux Vivres, then Musée de l'Aéronautique Navale, then Fort Lupin, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.