Monuments to visit Charente-Maritime

It is a bicycle tour, because the cycle path connecting the village to the rest of the island offers the walkers a unique panorama of this monument built in the Middle Ages by the religious of Saint-Michel-en-l 'Herm abbey. He had the origin of grasping grain through tidal-powered grinding. It also ensured maintenance of the channel by hunting the port's vase. In the nineteenth century, in view of the importance of salt production, the mill was used to wash white gold. All the buildings were then tied to the salt trade, the bridge to the residences of state officials and of course the salt factory that owned a high fireplace. Today, if he doesn't visit, there is still an essential step for cyclists taking the wooden bridge.

When you cross the bridge, you will probably want to go to the Baleines lighthouse. But don't miss the Chauveau lighthouse. If you can't visit it, this monument is worth a look because it is the only lighthouse in the open sea of Charente-Maritime! Built under the reign of Louis XIV, it signals the dangers of the coasts and guides the ships. This white and red tower may seem very thin to resist the waves, but it has never collapsed. The place is ideal for fishing on foot, it is a well-known spot for clam lovers.

Downtown. Built between 1882 and 1885 instead of an island of old houses, this covered market is a local witness of the Baltard-type iron architecture. Its particularity is to have an asymmetrical form.

We reach the locks through the marshes. Fishermen love this place. Along the Button over 4 km, by the slipway, you can also reach the locks of Saint-Jean-d'Angély.

The Maison du Transbordeur, also known as the Musée du Transbordeur, is an interpretation center located in Échillais, on the southern outskirts of Rochefort, in the Charente-Maritime region. The museum traces the history of the Pont Transbordeur du Martrou, a suspension bridge and ski lift that crossed the Charente between Rochefort and Échillais in the early 20th century. The museum features interactive exhibits and information on the engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, who designed the bridge. Visitors can discover the fascinating history of this unique bridge, and learn more about other Transporter Bridges around the world. The museum is managed by the Communauté d'agglomération Rochefort Océan, which is committed to the preservation and enhancement of this exceptional heritage.