Credits: Maria Boggia
Caption: Vue aérienne
Credits: propriétaire
Credits: bat 17
Credits: Propriétaire
Caption: caserne
Credits: Propriétaire
Caption: Fossé en eau
Location type
Categories
Environment
Seaside
General presentation
Location Condition Type
Restored or Renovated
Location History
Fort Louvois is a maritime fortress from the 17th century, built on a rock submerged at high tide, between the island of Oléron and Marennes. Its construction, decided by Louvois, War Minister of Louis XIV, was conducted from 1691 to 1694 according to the plans of Vauban. The goal is to cross the gunfire with Oléron Citadel to defend the dockyard of Rochefort. Designed in the shape of a horseshoe, with a central keep protected by a drawbridge and a moat, it recalls the medieval castles
Construction period
XVIIth Century