Visit type: self-guided visit
Location: in the heart of the Île d’Aix forest, 45 minutes from the harbor
Heritage: 19th-century fortification commissioned by Napoleon
Discovery: military architecture, galleries, and the history of the fort
Permanent exhibition: history of Fort Boyard and the creation of the famous TV show
Family challenges:
Mini Adventurer Challenge (ages 3–6): find Napoleon silhouettes in the fort and color your activity sheet
Adventurer Challenge (ages 6–12): search for clues and solve riddles in your logbook
Traditional wooden games at the end of the visit
Immersive exhibition: Immersions Between Estuaries and Sea (400 m² poetic and sensory journey into marine ecosystems)
Opening Hours:
From 4 April to 3 July 2026: open daily from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
From 4 July to 30 August 2026: open daily from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
From 31 August to 4 October 2026: open daily from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
From 5 October to 16 October 2026: open Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
From 17 October to 1 November 2026: open daily from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before site closing time.