Aix Island, Fortified island in Bay of Biscay, France
The crescent-shaped island spans 3 kilometers in length and 600 meters in width, encompassing 129 hectares within the Charente estuary.
Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France on this island in 1815 before departing for permanent exile on Saint Helena.
The House of Nacre museum exhibits traditional pearl craftsmanship techniques and maintains the artisanal heritage of the island's inhabitants.
Ferry services operate from Fouras-les-Bains throughout the year, with a journey time of 20 minutes to reach the car-free island.
Five distinct beaches border the island, offering direct views of Fort Boyard while the dense forest covers the central area.
Location: Île-d'Aix
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Part of: archipel charentais
GPS coordinates: 46.01280,-1.17250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
This French region contains medieval castles, underground churches, prehistoric caves and remote villages. From Dordogne to the Pyrenees, visitors encounter historical structures, natural formations and cultural sites. The region features Roman collegiate churches, fortresses carved into rock and lighthouses on the Atlantic coast.
Musée napoléonien de l'île d'Aix
209 m
Aix island lighthouses
531 m
Musée africain de l'île d'Aix
209 m
Église Saint-Martin
36 m
Poudrière du bourg d'Île-d'Aix
191 m
Plage aux Coquillages
753 m
Caserne Montalembert
211 m
Plage de l'Anse de la Croix
463 m
Hôtel de ville d'Île-d'Aix
96 m
Maison Gourgaud
276 m
Maisons Gourgaud
652 m
Caserne Vaudreuil
359 m
Maison de l'Empereur
545 m
Île d'Aix
598 m
Pointe Sainte-Catherine
639 m
Maison, 7 rue Napoléon
221 m
Maison, 10 rue Napoléon
234 m
Maison, 15 rue Napoléon
201 m
Maison, 19 rue Napoléon
194 m
Chai, 6 rue Napoléon
246 m
Maison, 5 rue Napoléon
227 m
Maison, 19 rue Marengo
151 m
Maison, 11 rue Napoléon
208 m
Maison, 13 rue Napoléon
204 m
Maison, 18 rue Napoléon
195 m
Maison, 7bis rue Napoléon
218 m
Maison, 4 rue Napoléon
252 m
Maison, 28 rue Marengo
188 mReviews
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