Youth Hostel Aix Island
Aix Island youth hostel offers a unique stopover on an unspoilt island, between nature, beaches and history.
Open all year
Youth hostel open 24 hours a day
Opening hours:
May – September > 9.30am-12pm, 2pm-5pm
October – April > 9am-17pm
Off the coast of Charente-Maritime, Aix Island youth hostel welcomes you to a peaceful, unspoilt setting. This small island haven of 3 km², accessible only by boat, offers a timeless interlude just a stone’s throw from the famous Fort Boyard. Nestled in the heart of the village, in the shadow of the historic bell tower and a hundred-year-old almond tree, it comprises two buildings with comfortable accommodation awarded the 1-star Charentes Tourisme label. With its enclosed and secure courtyard, its relaxation areas with barbecues and picnic tables, and its immediate proximity to beaches and footpaths, it’s the ideal stopover for a friendly, natural stay.
services of the youth hostel of Aix Island
Hosting
2 gîtes
10 beds
Catering
On reservation:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Picnic
Available services
Laundry / Barbecue / Garden / Bike garage
Nearby
Supermarket/Market: 150 m
Restaurants/Bars: 250 m
Tourist office: 300 m
services of the youth hostel for groups
Catering
On reservation:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Picnic
Available room(s)
No meeting room
- Explore a car-free island of wild beaches and unspoilt nature.
- Visit the Napoleon Museum, witnessing the emperor’s last stay in France.
- Ride a bike or a horse-drawn carriage to the peaceful rhythm of the island.
- Share a barbecue at the Aix Island youth hostel with travelers from all over the world.
the activities of the youth hostel of Aix Island
A pearl of the Atlantic nestled between the islands of Oléron and La Rochelle, the Aix Island is a natural setting classified as a “Site Remarquable”, offering a unique experience between history and preserved landscapes. Accessible only by boat from Fouras, this car-free island can be explored on foot, by bike or in a horse-drawn carriage, following the rhythm of its picturesque lanes and pine-lined paths. Explore the Napoleon Museum, witness to the emperor’s last exile, contemplate the mythical Fort Boyard from its shores and relax on its wild beaches with crystal-clear waters. Its maritime heritage, authenticity and exceptional panoramas make it an unmissable destination for a rejuvenating getaway.
- Bike
- Tennis
- Orientation course
- Fishing
- Petanque
- Walk
- Musée Napoléon: 250 m
- Saint Martin d’Aix church: 350 m
- Jamblet battery: 1.5 km
- Beach: 300 m
- Main viewpoints: 300 m
- Rochefort Océan Tourist Office
- Fouras-Aix maritime link
- Shuttle from La Rochelle
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Map & access
The only way to reach Aix Island is by sea.
The landing stage is in Fouras, at the port of La Fumée (crossings possible all year round from morning to evening – 20-minute crossing).
Free parking available 2 km from the landing stage.
Departures possible from La Rochelle, Rochefort, La Tranche-Sur-Mer, Bourcefranc, Île d’Oléron and Île de Ré in mid and high season.
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