The Fortress of Fouras 1

In an idyllic setting, with breathtaking views of the legendary Fort Boyard, this project invites you to participate in the restoration of an exceptional historical site: the Aiguille redoubt, recognised as the largest in France.

Much more than a heritage preservation project, this trip will be a powerful human experience, combining encounters, intercultural exchanges and a shared commitment to building peace alongside the local inhabitants.

At the mouth of the Charente, the Fouras peninsula boasts three ports and five beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean, offering a privileged natural environment where sea, nature and history come together in harmony.

The municipality of Fouras-les-Bains and the Maison des Bateleurs – Solidarités Jeunesses association are renewing their partnership to continue passionately working on the restoration of this remarkable monument, in a spirit of solidarity, discovery and collective action.

You will work for eight 6-hour mornings on the restoration of a new section of the interior of La Redoute. Your task will be to remove vegetation from the façade and cornices so that the joints can be removed and then repointed with lime mortar. Other traditional masonry work, such as repairing the stone cornices and stone cutting, is also planned. In addition, you will take part in workshops to raise awareness of interculturality and sustainable development.