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Photo of Fouras Nord with very clean level of cleanliness

6.4

Pleasant

Fouras Nord

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fouras Nord?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fouras Nord.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Maurin Traiteur is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Fouras Nord?

There are 192 places to stay in the Fouras Nord area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Fouras Nord include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=182560&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">ibis Styles La Rochelle Thalasso Châtelaillon</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1193463&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Logis Hotel L'Air Marin</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5709183&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">au paradis des hotes</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6731285&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">MAISON ENTRE LA ROCHELLE ET ROCHEFORT 3 ETOILES</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6719271&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">L'annexe de Gaston</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4463839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Lavande</a></li></ul>

Fouras, France

#129 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

6.4

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Fouras • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Bar Le Suroit

8 - Very good 200m

Restaurant Le Comptoir JOA de Fouras

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Cafe Restaurant Le Bel'M

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Bar Les Salines

9 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Maurin Traiteur

440m

Restaurant Ti Sable

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Bar HORIZON Bar Crêperie Glaces.

7.8 - Very good 450m

Bar Le Sablon

8.2 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Four'As Pizz

7.8 - Very good 510m

Tourist Attraction Les Salons du Parc

8.8 - Excellent 370m

Tourist Attraction Plage

8.6 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Pontons

9 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction Marché de Fouras

8.8 - Excellent 610m

Tourist Attraction Stèle commémorative Napoléon

6 - Pleasant 890m

Tourist Attraction Fort de l’Aiguille

8.6 - Excellent 940m

Tourist Attraction Les Carrelets de Fouras

9.4 - Excellent 950m

Tourist Attraction La Jetée de Fouras

1km

Tourist Attraction Feu de la pointe de la Fumée

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Casino Casino JOA de Fouras

240m

Historical Landmark Fouras Fort

720m

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About

Fouras Nord is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 48th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 19.1 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Fouras settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Fouras Nord coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Sud, which has a rating of 7.5.

Fouras Nord is located in Charente-Maritime within Fouras, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Fouras • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Bar Le Suroit

8 - Very good 200m

Restaurant Le Comptoir JOA de Fouras

8.8 - Excellent 220m

Cafe Restaurant Le Bel'M

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Bar Les Salines

9 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Maurin Traiteur

440m

Restaurant Ti Sable

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Bar HORIZON Bar Crêperie Glaces.

7.8 - Very good 450m

Bar Le Sablon

8.2 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Four'As Pizz

7.8 - Very good 510m

Tourist Attraction Les Salons du Parc

8.8 - Excellent 370m

Tourist Attraction Plage

8.6 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Pontons

9 - Excellent 490m

Tourist Attraction Marché de Fouras

8.8 - Excellent 610m

Tourist Attraction Stèle commémorative Napoléon

6 - Pleasant 890m

Tourist Attraction Fort de l’Aiguille

8.6 - Excellent 940m

Tourist Attraction Les Carrelets de Fouras

9.4 - Excellent 950m

Tourist Attraction La Jetée de Fouras

1km

Tourist Attraction Feu de la pointe de la Fumée

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Casino Casino JOA de Fouras

240m

Historical Landmark Fouras Fort

720m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

770m from the beach

9 Excellent

au paradis des hotes

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Fouras • 430m from center

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Residence Odalys Les Terrasses de Fort Boyard

990m from the beach

7.3 Good

Residence Odalys Les Terrasses de Fort Boyard

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Fouras • 590m from center

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2.1km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Azureva Fouras

Serviced Apartment

Vergeroux • 1.8km from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

La Desirade

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree • 2.8km from center

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4.3km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Logis Hotel L'Air Marin

Hotel

Vergeroux • 4.6km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

La Roche bleue

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree • 4.3km from center

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MAISON ENTRE LA ROCHELLE ET ROCHEFORT 3 ETOILES

4.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

MAISON ENTRE LA ROCHELLE ET ROCHEFORT 3 ETOILES

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Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree • 4.8km from center

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4.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

L'annexe de Gaston

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fouras • 4.5km from center

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7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villa Lavande

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fouras • 7.4km from center

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Gite 3 etoiles 300m plage piscine privee grand jardin

7.3km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Gite 3 etoiles 300m plage piscine privee grand jardin

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fouras • 7.7km from center

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ibis Styles La Rochelle Thalasso Châtelaillon

7.6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

ibis Styles La Rochelle Thalasso Châtelaillon

Hotel

Chatelaillon-Plage • 8km from center

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Appartement Chatelaillon-Plage, 2 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-535-8

7.8km from the beach

7 Good

Appartement Chatelaillon-Plage, 2 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-535-8

Entire Apartment

Chatelaillon-Plage • 8.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

550m 7 min walk

Fouras Central Fouras Central

7.3 Good

930m 12 min walk

Plage Sud Plage Sud

7.5 Very good

9.3km

Plage de Chatelaillon Plage de Chatelaillon

7.5 Very good

11.2km

Plage de Boyardville Plage de Boyardville

7.3 Good

12.5km

Plage Des Saumonards Plage Des Saumonards

7.7 Very good

13.9km

La Plage d'Aytre La Plage d'Aytre

5.6 Pleasant

15.4km

Plage de La Gautrelle Plage de La Gautrelle

7.3 Good

16.2km

Plage Du Roux Plage Du Roux

6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Fouras • 460m

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 19.1km

Transport

Airport

RCO • 14.3km

Bus Station

La Fumée • 2.3km

Train Station

Gare de Saint Laurent de la Prée Fouras • 5.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fouras Nord?

Fouras Nord has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Fouras Nord?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fouras Nord, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Fouras Nord good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Fouras Nord is fully protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Fouras Nord good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fouras Nord secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Fouras Nord?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fouras Nord.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Maurin Traiteur is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Fouras Nord?

There are 192 places to stay in the Fouras Nord area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Fouras Nord include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Fouras Nord from parking?

The Fouras Nord has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Fouras Nord?

There are 4 attractions near Fouras Nord that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Marché de Fouras located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fouras Nord?

The month with the highest temperature in Fouras Nord is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fouras Nord (Charente-Maritime) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Fouras Nord (Charente-Maritime) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.