The Fort La Prée

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Military Patrimony
  • Fort
  • Rampart
  • Classified
Route de Rivedoux - RD735, 17630 La Flotte
Relive 400 years of history!
It is the oldest military fort on the Ile de Ré.

Built in 1626 under the reign of Louis Xlll to consolidate royal power on the island of Ré against the Protestants of La Rochelle, it was occupied by the German army during the Second World War and even transformed into a vacation camp!

Opening times:
April, May, June, September and All Saints' Day vacations: 10am - 6:30pm
July and August: 10am - 7pm
Closed on Saturdays in April and during the All Saints' vacation.
From mid-May to the end of September, we give way to our newlyweds from Friday morning to Monday at 2.30pm.

Guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on opening days (booking recommended). Duration ≈ 1h15.
Ticket office closes 45 minutes before total site closure.

Throughout the summer, come and discover the fort's adventures with your family thanks to summer activities such as the treasure hunt!!!!
You can find the program on the Fort La Prée Facebook page and on the website.

Services

Air conditioning

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Famille plusFamille plus

Accessibility

Mental disability

Rates

Free for children under 4 and CNOSAP members

Payment methods

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Location

The Fort La Prée
Route de Rivedoux - RD735, 17630 La Flotte

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Sea view

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Updated on 22 January 2026 at 14:35
by Destination Ile de Ré
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