Fort Boyard Battles the Sea

Standing amid the waters of the Atlantic between the islands of Oleron and Aix for more than 160 years, Fort Boyard is known to millions of television viewers as the setting of the legendary adventure show of the same name. But behind its thick stone walls lies a serious reality: France's most famous sea fort is suffering from the forces of the sea. Without extensive restoration work, the historic site faced the threat of severe long-term damage. One of the largest restoration projects in French heritage conservation is therefore now ...