For the event “Ile des Faisans, %EEle de paix”%A0.
Join %E0 a walking tour of the ruins, then learn about the geopolitical context behind the island’s construction and the garrison. Demonstrations of the construction techniques used, held at the lower battery, will be presented to you.
The fort built by Louis XIV, based on the palisaded defense towerby engineer Poupard, is far more modest than the one envisioned by the King’s engineer Jacques Alleaume during his visit to Hendaye in August 1618. Nevertheless, this fortress was part of Louis XIV’s vision of grandeur, both for himself and for his people. The city of Fontarabie was impressed, and the people of Hendaye found relative peace...
Join %E0 a walking tour of the ruins, then learn about the geopolitical context behind the island’s construction and the garrison. Demonstrations of the construction techniques used, held at the lower battery, will be presented to you.
The fort built by Louis XIV, based on the palisaded defense towerby engineer Poupard, is far more modest than the one envisioned by the King’s engineer Jacques Alleaume during his visit to Hendaye in August 1618. Nevertheless, this fortress was part of Louis XIV’s vision of grandeur, both for himself and for his people. The city of Fontarabie was impressed, and the people of Hendaye found relative peace...
Animation patrimoine - Visite
Patrimoine culturel
Opening- Le samedi 19 septembre 2026 , à 16h00
- Le samedi 19 septembre 2026 , à 10h00
Prices
Gratuit, sur réservation.
Situation
Longitude : -1.76521
GPS location
Latitude : 43.3439
Longitude : -1.76521
Agenda
Bookable online
COMPLET - Atelier scientifique - Les couleurs du Soleil
19/08Reservations required. Exclusively for children aged 7 to 12. We'll be experimenting with light decomposition and rainbows, and building a light-decomposing device. Understand the movements of these three stars, which are involved…
HENDAYE
Bookable online
Concours de châteaux de sable - Camping Ametza
19/08Reservations essential. Take part in a fun and creative competition on Hendaye's Sokoburu beach: you'll have 1 hour to build the most beautiful sandcastle! Bring your own equipment: shovels, buckets and rakes…
HENDAYE
Tournoi de tennis de table
19/08Table tennis tournament open to all. Registration from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm. Starts at 8pm. Open to "leisure" and "licensed" players. Many prizes to be won. Free loan of rackets. Catering…
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