La Pointe du Chapus - Live

View towards Fort Louvois

At the extreme west of Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, facing the island of Oléron, are the Pointe du Chapus and Fort Louvois. A must-see site in the Marennes basin, Fort Louvois, designed by Vauban, is a 17th century maritime fortification accessible on foot at low tide or by boat at high tide.