This is the town of Brouage, a small city built in the 1500s and 1600s that was part of the defenses of coastal France. Originally it was a regular town, but later on 6,000 soldiers were stationed here. It is very close to the ocean. The town now is mostly a tourist attraction, but is very pleasant and interesting. The wall that was originally around the city is intact, as are the church, the mess hall, the small convent church on the left, the powder magazine, and other buildings