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Origin and history

The Shrine of Madame Island is a monument on Madame Island, accessible from the commune of Port-des-Barques. This site, although known locally, does not have historical sources detailed in the available data. Its name "sanctuaries" suggests a religious or memorial vocation, but the circumstances of its creation and its evolution remain to be specified.

Madame Island, attached to the New Aquitaine region, has long been a territory marked by activities related to fishing, coastal agriculture and navigation. Such monuments, often linked to spiritual or commemorative practices, played a central role in the life of island communities. They served as both geographical and symbolic landmarks, strengthening local identity and providing a gathering place for residents and sailors.