Fort Boyard - 18 July 2026: The protection of Fort Boyard off the coast of Charente-Maritime is entering a new phase. The Charente-Maritime department is having the foundations of the historic structure reinforced and is preparing to install two major protective structures. The total project is budgeted at 44 million euros, including taxes. The aim is to permanently limit damage caused by waves, storms and marine erosion.The focus is on repairing the riprap berm, a protective strip around six metres wide surrounding the foundations, as well as rebuilding a breakwater ...
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