Fouras
Fouras, also known as Fouras-les-Bains, is a commune in the French department of Charente-Maritime, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It lies 34 km south of La Rochelle.Places of Interest
Highlights include Musée régional de Fouras and Fort de Fouras.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée and Port-des-Barques.
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
Village
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée is a French commune and town in the Charente-Maritime department, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée is situated 4 km east of Fouras.
Port-des-Barques
Village
Port-des-Barques is a commune in the department of Charente-Maritime, and the region of New Aquitaine, southwestern France. It was created in 1947 from part of Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente. Port-des-Barques is situated 4½ km south of Fouras.
Fouras
- Type: Locality with 4,050 residents
- Also known as: “17168”
- Location: Arrondissement of Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, Europe
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Latitude
45.9878° or 45° 59′ 16″ north
Longitude
-1.0931° or 1° 5′ 35″ west
Population
4,050
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
8CQWXWQ4+4Q
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“Fouras” goes by many names.
- French: “Fouras”
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