The Marennes basin

The Marennes basin is a multi-faceted territory. The various communes that make it up have always been linked by the same geographical, economic, historical and even political history. Saint-Sornin, Le Gua, Nieulle sur Seudre, Saint-Just-Luzac, Marennes-Hiers-Brouage and Bourcefranc-Le Chapus are the six communes that make up this basin.

Oyster farming and agriculture are the two activities that have shaped this basin. The marshes cover most of the Marennes basin, creating a unique landscape where wetlands are omnipresent. A superb setting for wildlife and home to many birds, particularly migratory birds, it's not uncommon to spot herons, egrets and swans, which are regular visitors to the area. In spring, while strolling through the marshes of Brouage, you may even come across nesting storks.

Brouage also boasts a rich architectural heritage, with first-rate sites such as the citadel and its emblematic watchtower ramparts, and Fort Louvois, the last fortification built under the reign of Louis XIV. All of this adds up to a very rich ensemble, which is conducive to the development of a tourist industry based both on the discovery of this heritage and on the discovery of traditional activities.