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History & HeritageMusée régional
Fouras · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Fouras Regional Museum, established in Charente-Maritime, is a site museum. Anchored in the rural territory of the Fouras peninsula, it documents the tourist and architectural development of this seaside resort from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. Its collections document local history, notably the rise of holiday residences and the transformation of the urban landscape, enriched by the testimonies of inhabitants and the study of architectural heritage. The museum offers temporary exhibitions and digital resources that invite visitors to rediscover the collective memory of Fouras and its unique relationship with maritime and coastal landscapes.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Donjon du Fort Vauban, 17450 Fouras, France
Phone number
05 46 84 15 23Official website
musee-fouras.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Châtelaillon-Plage, 10 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
20 min by car from Rochefort.
Nearest station
Châtelaillon-Plage, 10 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
20 min by car from Rochefort.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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Cathédrale Saint-Louis de La Rochelle
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