Île-d'Aix, Island in France
The Île-d'Aix is a historic French island located at the mouth of the Charente River.
It played a strategic role during the Napoleonic Wars and was the site of Napoleon's last stand on French soil before his exile.
Artists have been captivated by its beauty, including the famous impressionist painter Claude Monet.
Access to the island is via ferry from Fouras, with limited vehicle use, preserving its tranquility.
It is one of the few places in the world where collecting seashells is regulated to protect local biodiversity.
Location: canton of Rochefort-Nord
Location: Charente-Maritime
Location: Arrondissement of Rochefort
Population: 209
Phone: +33546846609
Email: mairie@iledaix.fr
Website: iledaix.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap