A journey through time, from 1910 to 1994, where the infancy of the automobile saw elegance and ingenuity compete to please the wealthy first owners.
But wars changed functional objectives, and new materials appeared. It's this journey that makes this museum so fascinating.
Innovations in all directions, however, are careful not to affect essential functions or systems that become immutable. The very essence of the automobile is revealed as you wander through the museum's aisles.
Framed by the Fort Vauban and the cliffs with views of the islands of Madame, Oléron, Aix, and Fort Boyard, this beach is a place for contemplation.
A floating pool
For swimming even at low tide, and a diving board at high tide!
A bar/restaurant, restrooms, and a wall that reflects the heat!
Rides, snack bars, and restaurants nearby, it's an urban beach for this popular seaside resort.
In addition to its gentle slope, it is only 1 km from the mouth of the Charente, the river that carries the most silt in Europe. The water is rich in trace elements (there's a reason oysters are farmed here and there's a spa for a reason).
We noticed that the water is colder than in Chatelaillon.