Getting there
Maritime service
Aix-Fouras: tel +33 (0)5 46 84 66 01. www.service-maritime-iledaix.com
Must-sees, must-visits
Île d’Aix Tourist Office
Guided Tours. Tour brochure with puzzles for all the family. Island map, free.
Open every day from 9am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 5pm and, in summer, and from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm.
Tel: +33 (0)5 46 83 01 82.
Ile d'Aix
Fort Liédot
Visits from Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 1pm and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and, in summer, from 11am to 5pm, price €4.
African Museum and Emperor Napoleon’s House
The two buildings are open from 1st April to 30th September, every day from 9:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. In October, every day except Tuesdays, from 9:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. From November to the end of March, every day except Tuesdays, from 9:30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.
Price: €4.50 and €3 for students.
Tel: +33 (0)5 46 84 66 40
Maison de la Nacre (Mother-of-Pearl House)
Open every day from 1st April to 30th September from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 5pm and, in summer, from 10am to 6pm non-stop. Price: €4, free for children.
Tel: +33 (0)5 46 84 66 17.
Where to sleep, where to eat
Hotel Le Napoléon, Tel. +33 (0)5 46 84 66 02. Open all year round. A hotel, restaurant and boutique selling objects, a delightful place.
From €80 to €160 a room.
Hotel Le Napoléon*** - Ile d'Aix
« Chez Joséphine » Restaurant, menu from €24, main course around €16. Local cuisine, seafood.
Booking on +33 (0)6 08 50 86 61.
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