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Visit Ile-d'Aix: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for its association with Napoleon

Ile-d'Aix is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ile-d'Aix in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chatelaillon-Plage at 10 km and La Rochelle at 16 km.

Ile-d'Aix, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Fouras

Seaside resort at 7 km (direction east-south-east)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 10 km (direction north-east)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

La Rochelle

at 16 km (direction north-east)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 16 km (direction north-east)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 16 km (direction north-east)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 16 km (direction north-east)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle towers

at 16 km (direction north-east)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

See La Rochelle towers guide

Ile d'Oleron

Island at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but allow time...

See Ile d'Oleron guide

Rochefort

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Brouage

at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction north-west)

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 24 km (direction south)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Saint-Martin-de-Re

at 26 km (direction north-west)

On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...

See Saint-Martin-de-Re guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 27 km (direction south)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Markets in and near Ile-d'Aix

• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (7km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (9km)
• Saint Pierre d'Oleron: market every day (13km)
• Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (13km)
• La Bree-les-Bains: market every day - seasonal market only (14km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (14km)
• Aytre: market Friday (14km)
• Saint Denis d'Oleron: market Monday (16km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (16km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (18km)

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Tourist attractions near Ile-d'Aix, France

What to do at Ile-d'Aix? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ile-d'Aix.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (16km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (19km)
• Marais Poitevin (53km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (26km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (23km)
• Ars-en-Re (34km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (35km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (53km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (47km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (47km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (52km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (52km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Boirie (13km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (16km)
• La Roche Courbon (37km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (16km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (19km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (20km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (29km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (35km)
• Forêt de Benon (37km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (41km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (18km)
• Royan (45km)
• Saintes (51km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (36km)

Geography and distances

Ile-d'Aix is in the west of France at 17 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Ile-d'Aix is 412 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Ile-d'Aix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

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This page in French: Visiter Ile-d'Aix