Set between the land and the sea, Rochefort-Océan has no ocean views but it
does have a port and was a great naval shipyard. Located at the mouth
of the river Charente, which can be crossed via the transporter bridge,
the port has linked the town, for over 300 years, to the Atlantic some
20 km away. Halfway between Rochefort and La Rochelle stands Fouras, an
important centre for oyster- and mussel-farming. The warm sea currents
which wash against its headland help foster the growth of oysters and
mussels - top quality produce that is best sampled on the spot, facing
the sea.