Le Fouilloux offers attractions with a variety of focuses: religious architecture, the arboretum established by pupils from the local primary school, and visitor options at Kaolune, the Carrière Saint-Georges. When planning, it is especially helpful to understand the differences between the ways to visit. The arboretum can be explored independently year-round; at Kaolune, access to the viewing platform, seasonal visits and guided group tours that require reservations are subject to different conditions.

Churches and Chapel

The façade of the Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption was rebuilt in 1860. Inside, the church has three naves; two religious paintings depict the Flight into Egypt and the Temptation of Jesus. The date refers to the façade, not the entire building. The exterior view thus draws attention to a specific phase of construction, while inside visitors can distinguish the layout of the space and the religious themes in the paintings.

The Chapelle Saint-Louis de Révignac dates from approximately the 11th century and is built of Grison stone and rubble stone. A comparison with the Église Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption highlights different details: for the chapel, the focus is on its approximate age and building materials; for the church, on its rebuilt façade and three-naved interior with the two paintings. This offers architecture enthusiasts a concrete comparison between period and materials on the one hand, and façade phase and interior on the other.

Arboretum: regional trees and shrubs

The Le Fouilloux arboretum was established by pupils from the local primary school and features deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs from the region. These two groups of plants give the visit a botanical focus that clearly differs from the religious themes of the church’s paintings. The arboretum is open daily year-round, free to enter and always available for independent visits. You can therefore plan your visit yourself, without making a guided tour the focus. Check the opening information again before your trip.

Kaolune and its visitor options

At Kaolune, the Carrière Saint-Georges, access to the viewing platform and the different visit options are subject to different conditions. The viewing platform is open year-round, free of charge, and features a landscape interpretation panel. Self-guided or guided visits are available in July and August. Guided tours can be arranged throughout the year by reservation for groups of ten or more. When planning, it is important to distinguish between year-round access to the platform, visits available in July and August, and the reservation and group-size requirements for a guided tour. Check the visiting arrangements before you travel, especially if you are planning a group tour.

Waterways and landscape

The Cluzenne flows into the Palais in the commune of Le Fouilloux. This provides a specific hydrological point of reference for the landscape: alongside the arboretum’s deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs, it also highlights the relationship between two named waterways. Those interested in nature and local geography will find a different focus here than in church art or the visitor options.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Médard-d'Aunis, Pisany, Saint-Pierre-D'oléron, La Flotte-En-Re, Saint-Pardoult, Saleignes, Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan, Saint-Crépin.

For the broader travel guide: Charente-Maritime.