Fort La Prée

About the museum

Fort La Prée was built in 1626, under Louis XIII, to assert the king's authority on the Île de Ré. Located at the edge of La Flotte, towards Rivedoux, it overlooks the seafront. During the Second World War the island was occupied, a period covered by a permanent exhibition.

Today the fort can be visited freely, with a visitor guide and a map, or with a guide, who offers a daily tour on weekdays. A multilingual audioguide is available free of charge via a QR code given at the reception. The site also hosts activities, exhibitions and events, including a treasure hunt in summer.

The museum of ancient graffiti is housed in the former commandant's building. It displays engraved stones and casts of graffiti left by past generations, a collection presented by the association Histoire et Culture. It was installed at the fort after leaving Marsilly. Other permanent exhibitions cover the musketeers, prisons and piracy, among other topics.

Highlights

• Museum of ancient graffiti in the former commandant's building
• Fort built in 1626 under Louis XIII
• Free audioguide in six languages via QR code
• Daily guided tour on weekdays, duration 1 h 15 min
• Permanent exhibitions on the musketeers, piracy and the occupation of the Île de Ré

Permanent exhibitions

• Musée des graffiti anciens – Engraved stones and casts of ancient graffiti, presented in the former commandant's building by the association Histoire et Culture.
• Les Mousquetaires
• L’occupation de l’île de Ré pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale

Admission & discounts

Prices for the self-guided visit, unless otherwise stated. Free entry for children under 4, CNOSAP members and job seekers, with proof. Payment by card, cash, cheque and holiday vouchers.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The fort publishes a public accessibility register (PDF) on its website. The route to the entrance has obstacles, such as soft or slippery ground, slopes and narrow passages. Staff are not allowed to push a wheelchair; people with intellectual, visual or motor disabilities are invited to come with a companion. Assistance can be requested at least 48 hours in advance.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

A family pack is offered. In July and August, a giant treasure hunt takes place on Tuesdays at 10:30 and Thursdays at 14:30, by registration only.

Getting there & parking

Coming from Rivedoux, you reach the fort directly; from La Flotte, you have to drive past the fort and turn around because of the central reservation. By bike, the cycle path leads to the Abbey of Les Châteliers, then a coastal path of about 800 m leads to the fort. On foot from the port of La Flotte, the coastal path is about 3.5 km (around 1 hour).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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