Fouras (Pointe de la Fumée)
Ferry port for Fouras, France
The Pointe de la Fumée, at the tip of the Fouras peninsula near Rochefort, is the year-round departure point for the Île d’Aix ferry. The gare maritime has a ticket office and shop.
Ferries from Fouras (Pointe de la Fumée)
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| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Île d’Aix | About 23m – 25m | La Maritime d’Aix (Keolis Maritime Fouras–Aix) | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Fouras (Pointe de la Fumée)
- Fouras → Île d’Aix
5 rotations a day from October to March, 6 in April, May, June and September, and 8 in July and August; crossings run 365 days a year
Times vary with the season and the tides; reservation is recommended and boarding starts 15 minutes before departure.
Source: Liaison Maritime Fouras–Aix FAQ and timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Fouras (Pointe de la Fumée)
Passenger terminal: Gare maritime, Pointe de la Fumée, 17450 Fouras
Ground Transport & Railway Links
R’Bus line E runs Rochefort – Fouras (stop Pointe de la Fumée) Monday to Saturday all year
Car park P1 (Parking de la Fumée “bas”) is the closest long-stay car park; P2 is 20 minutes’ walk and P3 about 30 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes by bike
TER trains between La Rochelle and Rochefort stop at Saint-Laurent-Fouras
P1 long-stay beside the landing (30 minutes free, then hourly or day rates); P0 short-stay 200 m from the landing.
Sat-nav address: Gare maritime, Pointe de la Fumée, 17450 Fouras
Sources: liaison-maritime-fouras-aix.com · liaison-maritime-fouras-aix.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Fouras (Pointe de la Fumée)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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