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Fouras, in the Charente-Maritime department, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, occupies a small peninsula at the mouth of the Charente, facing the Îles d'Aix and d'Oléron. Four camping establishments are listed in the town, benefiting from access to the sea, to a river and to a pond alike, reflecting this distinctive position between estuary and ocean.
People camp here for the diversity of landscapes, between sandy beaches, a rocky point and the jetty for boats to the Charente islands. Fouras appeals to seaside lovers who also want to enjoy an easy island getaway, in an area less crowded than the neighbouring Île de Ré.
It's a practical destination for combining the beach, shore fishing and a boat trip to the offshore islands. Fouras thus keeps a more family-friendly, more accessible character than some more popular Charente-Maritime resorts, while staying close to La Rochelle. It's a practical stopover for anyone wanting to combine the seaside, marshland and boat trips in a single stay.
The Fort Vauban of Fouras, a seventeenth-century tower overlooking the town's point, is a reminder of this peninsula's defensive role at the entrance to the Charente estuary. The Pointe de la Fumée, just minutes from the centre, is the boarding point for the ferries and boats that head to Île d'Aix and, in season, to Fort Boyard.
Fouras has several sandy beaches spread all around the peninsula, offering different exposures depending on wind and tide. The Charente estuary, with its oyster beds and fishermen's huts, rounds out a landscape blending ocean and river influences, typical of this corner of Charente-Maritime.
The oyster huts lined up along the estuary offer one last picture characteristic of this coastline shared between sea and river. The Pointe de la Fumée, very popular at sunset, remains one of the most photographed spots in the town.
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| Campsite | Rating | by the sea | by the pond | by the river | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Le Lagon de La Pree | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 4.3/5 |
| Camping Le Bâteau | 3 ★ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | 4.0/5 |
| Camping Domaine des Charmilles | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 3.6/5 |
| Camping Azureva Fouras | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | — | — | 3.8/5 |
