Vos balades en Mehari- 2cv - Burton
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From the wildlife of the marshes to the modern 17th century city.
Discover this captivating itinerary while driving one of our cars, where every step captures the poetry of discovery. Go on an unforgettable adventure where the road mingles with the threads of time to create a weave of everlasting memories.
Your trip begins with a majestic encounter with Tonnay-Charente’s suspended bridge. Built in 1842, this 90-meters bridge dances with the winds and tells the tales of Europe’s eldest suspended bridges.
Then, dive into the waters of life and watch nature danse with the marshes by stopping at the Cabane de Moins. This secret nature reserve where dank pastures, marshes and reedbeds hide the stories of birds and marine species.
Continue your way by following the sweet murmur of the Charras canal and let yourself be rocked by the quiet of its water. Each meander tells a story, each curve is a silent poem.
Leave its trail and set off to discover the ocean. The Pointe de la Fumée, guardian of the north of the Charente river’s estuary, unveils the oyster-farming universe. Landing stage to the Isle of Aix, it offers a glimpse of Fort Boyard, a harmonious mix of history and architecture.
Make a stop at Fort Vauban, breathe in the air of the past and let yourself be by the spirit of the fort, before going back on the road to Rochefort this “new city of the 17th century”. Be careful on the road to the Pont Transbordeur, for the Charras canal will tenderly awaken your past memories. To your left, protected by delicate shades lies the canal’s lock, where its water embraces the ocean. This bucolic scene will resonate like the sweet melody of time’s passage.
Your Mehari slowly guides you towards the Pont Transbordeur, majestic witness of time gone by. On its suspended cables dances the shadow of memories, and each passage creates a link between the past and the present. Cross that bridge as you would cross time; slowly and respectfully. Every junction of steel is an encounter with history, every wheel noise on the deck echoes like a sweet goodbye to the past. After crossing the Pont Transbordeur, a symbol frozen in time, let the road guide you to the Corderie Royale. Its exalted structure rises as a silent witness of the marine golden age of Rochefort. Its monumental walls bear the scars of time, disclosing the tales woven in each thread that has crossed its workshops long ago.
As the last rays of sunshine caress the horizon, a pleasant melancholy pervades the air. It is time to leave these marine tales behind you. Come back to reality, but do not forget to take with you the memory of every place you visited, every echo of the pass that you have felt. Driving you faithful Mehari, the drive back itself becomes a charming ride across memories, a peaceful conclusion to this enchanting adventure.
On the path to a marine dream
Get on board for a journey to this territory soaked in ocean spray. Visit its roads filled with history while driving our “31 Avenue de la Gare” Mehari or 2 CV and end this enchanting trip on a sailboat.
Your Mehari awakens, ready to take on an adventure. Its vintage curves caress the horizon, while the engine purrs a melody of freedom. The wheels trace a path that will free you from the ordinary to reach the extraordinary that the Abbaye de Trizay offers. Built between the 11th and the 12th century, this spiritual enclave depended on the majestic Abbaye de la Chaise-Dieu. Walking into the place, you will get lost in daydreams picturing the Benedictine monks crossing paths in the chapter house. Thoughts drift delightfully through the grand dining hall whose murals-clad walls recount the passage of time. The monastic life still resonates, as if carved in each stone.
Your day has just begun and the path ahead unfolds like a love story in the making, with each kilometer being a page to write on, each moment an encounter to cherish. The monks’ shadow, steeped in serenity, blends to the romantic aura of the road to guide you to the Citadelle de Brouage. It is hard to imagine that this 16th century city used to be surrounded by the ocean and one of the Atlantic Coast’s most important harbor. This stone jewel stands as a beacon of history at the core of the salt marshes from which it emerged. Its secular fortifications, weathered by time, uncover the scars of the past, as the salty winds whisper forgotten tales to your ear. Explore the paved streets, the picturesque squares, and, around the corners of the streets, discover the Saint-Pierre church and let its atmosphere transport you.
But time is flying, and it is already time to think about the next rendez-vous that waits you! Like an old partner, your Mehari is ready to take you to Rochefort. You are now well acquainted with this companion who escorts you to the region’s hidden strolls, and together, you cross town, leaving your mark on the cobblestones of the place Colbert. This may be an opportunity for you to unwind at the terrace of a cafe, or to visit the Corderie Royale and the Arsenal.
Alas, time passes by, and we are sorry to rush you, but you have one final encounter left.
After running path with the Charras canal under the setting sun’s touch, Fouras’ semaphore telegraph (wrongly called Fort Vauban in travel leaflets) rises like the beginning of an unexpected meeting, right where the Atlantic Ocean combines with The Charente River. Take the stairs down to the south port and board on the Rêvolt.
Far from the mechanical turmoil and gasoline scents, you will meet four passionate sailors aboard this catamaran. Caroline, Maud, Paola, and Frederic will be your guides, inviting you to follow the footsteps of the seafarers who sailed across these waters. There, for two hours and a half, the billowing sails of imagination will carry your dreams to mysterious horizons. Far from the worries of the land, let yourself be wrapped in the rip currents’ murmurs and the sea’s song. Take some time to talk with these passionate lovers of the ocean who invite you on an adventure where the breath of the wind and the waves’ whispers will set the pace for your bold hearts.
A piece of history at the end of the road
Whether it is a Mehari, a 2CV or a Burton that you picked, brace yourself for a journey to the past through the region’s history. Get carried by sweet purring of the engine, like a retro melody played by time itself.
Do not miss your first encounter; raise your bewitched eyes on the aerial grace of Tonnay-Charente’s suspended bridge, one who weaves a delicate affair between the land of Tonnay-Charente and Saint-Hippolyte’s horizon.
Then, following the path of a shady road where the light dances between the tree leaves, an unexpected encounter will stimulate your senses. The ceremonious Abbaye de Trizay stands, silent guardian of time; its door unfolds like the pages of an ancient book, inviting you into an embrace with the past, and the air filled with mystery whispers the secrets of the monks who used to pray inside these walls. Turn on the ignition and head towards the Citadelle de Brouage. Let yourself be surrounded by the bewitching atmosphere of an old fortress, guardian of the distant echoes of a marine grandeur now gone.
Its city walls murmur the sailors’ legends, and its pavements still carry the footprints of the past. Do not miss the splendor of the Royal gate; let yourself be filled with its spirit by exploring the Halle aux Vivres museum and do not walk past La Glacière, a four meters-deep well which allowed the conservation of over twenty ton of ice collected during the winter. Give yourself a break on the city walls, with the eight meters high walkway punctuated with bastions and turrets that will give you a unique view of the town, the marshes, and the isles of Aix and Oléron. Then, around a street corner, discover the Saint-Pierre church. After having explored each corner filled with history of this majestic citadel, it is time to leave behind the city walls of this place steeped in charm and mystery.
Your Mehari, with its slow and regular pace, will take you on a soft transition to the citadel of the Oléron Castle. You will discover the military heritage of the island and feel the defensive spirit of the elders like a salted breeze coming from the ocean. Its walls bear witness to resilience, evoking days of glory and courage against the attacks of time. Under the protective shade of its ramparts, you will probably encounter the Royal Gate, silent guardian of many secrets and enigmas. On one of its sides, an old fresco will uncover weapons, from which the insisting rumors suggest a former embrace with Cardinal Richelieu.
At last, to end your day, you will stumble upon the Corderie Royale, wrapped in the kind embrace of the Charente River. Its walls carry the tales of the past, woven in the fibers of marine history. On its side lies the Hermione in a cale, like a piece of jewelry in a box, all ready to go. Its wood speaks to you, and its sail whisper sailors’ dreams in your ear, dreams of an adventure that persist today thanks to a team of passionate people. There, in between past and present, lies art: the Corderie and the Hermione, a duo with shared memory, but perhaps it has sailed to different oceans, sailing towards a new epic away from curious eyes.
The sun sets in the horizon, but the light of these experiences lingers. It is time to go home, to bring back with you these fragments of beauty, culture, and history. Our cars, filled with memories, take the road back to our daily life, but the essence of this day is still lasting, written in the heart of everyone who had the privilege to live through it.
Approximately 90km and 8 to 9 hours, visitation time included.
To the Isle of Ré in Mehari
So, you have decided to go on an adventure to the Isle of Ré behind the wheel of your Mehari or 2CV, congrats on this bold choice! However, driving a Mehari on the highway makes little to no sense and you would quickly wonder what you are doing there. To put it simply, it’s pretty meh.
But rest assured, for 31 Avenue de la Gare has prepared an itinerary quite longer, but pretty fun just for you! Leave the highway behind to be guided through cool spots like Châtelaillon, Angoulins, and La Rochelle before a grand finish at Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Discover the charm of the Charras canal and the Yves marsh, take a fun detour to the Boucholeurs’ village, then drive to Châtelaillon and Angoulins. Before you even notice, you will be in La Rochelle and on the Isle of Ré, all of that while driving your 31 Avenue de la Gare car. Saint-Martin-de-Ré feels like a painting where history and modern life are embracing narrow streets, stone facades, bustling cafés, and stylish shops. Saint-Martin-de-Ré truly is the crème de la crème.
Environ 70 km, 2 heures de route tranquille. Alors, prêt pour cette virée où l'ennui est banni ?
Approximately 70km and 2 hours of driving. So, ready to go on a drive where boredom is banished?
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