Fort Boyard
🇫🇷France
Fort Boyard is a fortification located between the Île-d'Aix and Île d'Oléron in the Pertuis d'Antioche straits, France. Constructed between 1801 and 1857, the oval-shaped structure measures 68 meters long and 31 meters wide, with walls standing 20 meters high.
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Originally intended to protect the French coast from British incursions, Fort Boyard faced delays and changes in purpose over the decades. Now a popular site due to its use in television, it is not open for public tours. However, boat trips around the fort are available, allowing visitors to observe its imposing architecture from the water.