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OLERON ISLAND
'The Luminous' one
On the waterfront, from Saint-Trojan to Chassiron, Oléron features a unique succession of long sand beaches. Beaches bordered by magnificent forests of maritime pines, green oaks and marram grasses. What with the interplay of wind and marsh, the ever-moving sea is alternatively a playground for the young and a recreation area for one and all.
Anybody and everybody can safely use a sailboat, surf a wave and go sand sailing. Back on the continent, the ocean is more restrained, better behaved.
What with its munificent and well-preserved nature, its magnificent fine sand beaches ideally suitable for children, sportsmen and aquatic games, a first-class patrimony, unique gastronomy, and a propitious climate, Oléron « the Luminous » is a truly exceptional land, land of fine living in an exceptional environment.
With its area of 175 km², Oléron is the second largest island in France. Oléron island is linked to the European continent by a 3-km viaduct.
Oléron Island
In the heart –or rather, towards the south – of the island, discover one-time marshlands that had become salt marshes and have been transformed into fattening ponds propitious to the ripening of the renowned Marennes-Oléron oysters. Colorful oyster-loaded boats come and go in a sort of seaside ballet punctuated by swelling and receding waves.
The marshlands also feature rich and varied flora and fauna. Nature unlike any other may be discovered by foot, by bike, on horseback! And the island contains 80 km of bicycle paths!
Military and maritime, with the citadel of Oléron Castle and Fort Boyard (yes indeed, that’s the fort known to French TV viewers!). The Oléron patrimony is also composed of numerous Roman churches, typical villages, and harbor-based sites.
What to do and see on Oléron Island
17550 Dolus-d'Oléron
17650 SAINT-DENIS-D'OLERON
17480 Le Château-d'Oléron
17560 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
17370 Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
17550 Dolus-d'Oléron
17480 Le Château-d'Oléron
Site ostreicole et naturel de fort royer
Fort-Royer17310 Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
17480 Le Château-d'Oléron
Ostreiculture - bourcefranc le chapus
Rue du Port17560 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
17480 Le Château-d'Oléron
17370 Saint-Trojan-les-Bains
17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
Le Grand Pavois, European nautical exhibition
[September 15-20 2010] With more than 100,000m² of exhibition space and 3 kilometers of pontoons, this nautical salon is primed to welcome over 700 boats, including 350 that will be afloat.
The Francofolies Music Festival - Be a part of the party!
Discover the most famous french speaking singers and be part of this amazing musical party! One of the main French music festivals with 5 stages and a huge program.
5th Fort Boyard Windsurf Challenge - Fouras
6 - 7 November 2010 This fifth edition of the "long distance" windsurf competition will gather 200 participants to challenge the mythical Fort Boyard.
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