Discover the Félix Faure courtyard
The island of Ré has had the honour of welcoming three Presidents of the Republic: Sadi Carnot, Félix Faure and François Mitterrand.
Félix Faure's visit took place on 26 April 1897. He arrived on board the aviso Élan, before disembarking in the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Received at La Flotte, a tragedy interrupted the festivities: an admirer was decapitated by a suspended cable, which was holding garlands near the tribune where the President was seated for the ceremony. After decorating a few VIPs, Félix Faure continued on to the port of Rivedoux, from where he left the island in a rowboat, as his ship was unable to dock due to low tide!
Félix Faure's visit took place on 26 April 1897. He arrived on board the aviso Élan, before disembarking in the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Received at La Flotte, a tragedy interrupted the festivities: an admirer was decapitated by a suspended cable, which was holding garlands near the tribune where the President was seated for the ceremony. After decorating a few VIPs, Félix Faure continued on to the port of Rivedoux, from where he left the island in a rowboat, as his ship was unable to dock due to low tide!