CAMPSITE NEAR ÎLE D'AIX

Very quickly, you will realize that Aix is a real kaleidoscope of the Charentais landscapes: rocky cliffs, wild coves, fine sandy beaches, maritime pine and holm oak forest, marshes, meadows and salt meadows… everything is there! This great diversity of natural environments is particularly favourable to the observation of many species of birds: wood turtle-dove, collared turner, Brent goose… It is therefore not surprising that the island of Aix is classified as a “remarkable natural site”. Lovers of beautiful nature will appreciate!

If the island of Aix lends itself wonderfully to the joys of swimming and idleness on the sand, it is also a destination with a remarkable historical and cultural heritage. The island is indeed home to many forts, batteries and walls. The most notable examples are the bastioned rampart of the village, Fort Liédot and Fort de la Rade. Other treasures of the heritage are also to be visited as the Napoleonic Museum, the African Museum or the church Saint-Martin, beautiful witness of the Romanesque art of Saintongeais of XIe century. This little crescent of earth won’t be enough to charm you!

During your camping stay, it will be very easy and just as pleasant for you to spend a day on the island of Aix, the southernmost of the Ponant islands and the only island in the Charente not connected to the mainland. The stars of the Croisières Inter-îles offer daily crossings from the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré located 4 km from our campsite La Grainetière.

• Presentation 30 minutes before departure time.
• Duration: 1h30-2h30* (*via La Rochelle)
• In July-August, embark the weekend, because the frequentation is clearly less important.