Saint-Jean d'Angély, Charente Maritime
Saint-Jean d'Angély
Isle of Aix
l'Île-d'Aix

A Visit to one of Napoleon's Old Haunts

We took a Christmas day trip to the Ile-d'Aix on the Atlantic coast. This island is a favorite summer fun spot for tourists and locals to swim, walk, bike, and dine. Happily, there are few cars on the island. Because it served as a fortified military outpost for many years, there are many interesting buildings and fortifications to see.