Porte des pêcheurs

Situated along the ramparts of the Citadelle, the Porte des Pêcheurs offers a panorama well worth a visit: a view from the heights over the Moëze-Oléron reserve and access to a vast inclined plane and a discreet little beach.
Porte des pêcheurs

Dates & opening times

Open all days from 01/01 to 31/12 (all years)

Descriptif

The Porte des Pêcheurs (Fishermen's Gate), dating from 1713, was vital to the development of oyster farming, facilitating the passage of fishermen on foot.

At the foot of the ramp, a small cement basin was used to wash boots as fishermen arrived on foot.



A glacis extended from the Porte des Pêcheurs to the Porte Royale. Designed by Vauban, this vast sloping area of land was intended to provide visibility.

To create this glacis, in 1689 an entire district of Château d'Oléron was demolished: the Church of Sainte Marie, the Cordeliers convent and many of the town's residences.

Tracking

Porte des pêcheurs 5 rue Aliénor d'Aquitaine17480, Le Château-d'OléronFrance

Itinerary

Characteristics

Utilities
Parking nearby
Services
Pets welcome
Languages
French
Animals welcome
Yes
Surroundings
Close to pleasure port
Sea view
Panoramic view
Visits
Visit possible
Yes
Services for individual visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Services for group visits
Unguided group tours available permanently
Themes
Historic patrimony
Door
Categories
18th C

Charges

Gratuit

Contact

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