Île-d'Aix, Fortified island commune in Charente-Maritime, France
The island extends 3 kilometers in length and 700 meters in width, situated between Oleron Island and the French mainland at the Charente River mouth.
Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France on this island in 1815 before surrendering to British forces after his defeat at Waterloo.
The island maintains traditional oyster farming practices with two active shellfish farms near the main village, continuing centuries of maritime heritage.
Ferries depart from Port de la Fumée throughout the year, with a journey time of 20 minutes, while motor vehicles remain prohibited on the island.
Fort Liédot, constructed as a military fortification, served as a prison until 1960, notably holding Algerian President Ben Bella from 1956 to 1962.
Location: canton of Rochefort-Nord
Location: Charente-Maritime
Location: Arrondissement of Rochefort
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Part of: Aix Island
Shares border with: Fouras
Phone: +33546846609
Email: mairie@iledaix.fr
Website: http://iledaix.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.01194,-1.17361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Fort Boyard
3.4 km
Musée napoléonien de l'île d'Aix
110 m
Fort Liédot
1.4 km
Aix island lighthouses
406 m
Musée africain de l'île d'Aix
110 m
Église Saint-Martin
93 m
Poudrière du bourg d'Île-d'Aix
83 m
Caserne Montalembert
138 m
Hôtel de ville d'Île-d'Aix
50 m
Maison Gourgaud
151 m
Maisons Gourgaud
747 m
Caserne Vaudreuil
278 m
Maison de l'Empereur
670 m
Pointe Sainte-Catherine
512 m
Maison, 5 rue Napoléon
111 m
Maison, 15 rue Napoléon
100 m
Maison, 7 rue Napoléon
108 m
Maison, 19 rue Marengo
63 m
Maison, 10 rue Napoléon
129 m
Maison, 19 rue Napoléon
98 m
Chai, 6 rue Napoléon
134 m
Maison, 13 rue Napoléon
100 m
Maison, 18 rue Napoléon
118 m
Maison, 11 rue Napoléon
101 m
Maison, 4 rue Napoléon
138 m
Maison, 28 rue Marengo
97 m
Maison, 7bis rue Napoléon
107 m
Maison, 17 rue Marengo
55 mReviews
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