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The closest airport, about forty minutes’ drive from Fouras, with flights to Lyon, Marseille, Geneva, Porto, the UK and Ireland.
Official websitelarochelle.aeroport.fr→Western France’s major airport, with many more French and European routes; allow about two hours’ drive to Fouras.
La Rochelle is linked to Paris-Montparnasse by TGV and Rochefort by regional TER trains; Fouras is some thirty kilometres from La Rochelle.
Year-round shuttle taking 20 to 25 minutes; an adult return costs roughly €11 in winter to €25 in summer depending on demand.
Official websiteliaison-maritime-fouras-aix.com→In season, crossings and cruises to Île d’Aix, often combined with a commented tour of Fort Boyard.
Official websiteinter-iles.com→The two airlines operate most direct flights to La Rochelle, from Lyon, Marseille, Geneva, London, Manchester or Dublin.
As cars are not allowed on the island, park near the pier and arrive about thirty minutes before departure.
Bikes travel for a supplement; you can also rent one on the island, along with a small cart for your luggage.
From mid-July to mid-August, book your crossing and accommodation early, and check timetables and fares with the operators before travelling.