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Rte du Fort du Grouin

Loix

Île de Ré's only 19th-century fort stands guard at a windswept ocean point, complete with its original round walk and drawbridge. Built in 1742 and beefed up under Napoleon, it's a dramatic piece of coastal defense turned private residence.

Historic military fort
Coastal landmark
Napoleonic-era architecture
Private heritage home

Rte du Fort du Grouin

Rte du Fort du Grouin, 17111 Loix, France