French holidays : The island of Oléron and its region

WELCOME TO THE ISLAND OF OLERON AND ITS REGION

1. The coastal resort

The largest French island on the Atlantic coast, Oléron « la lumineuse » is famous for its wonderful beaches of fine sand and also for its captivating nature.

Unspoilt beaches, dunes and salt marshes.

Typical and authentic villages with their white houses and green or blue shutters.

Saint Georges d'Oléron is without doubt one of the oldest villages on the island, its buildings are today at the heart of the islands largest community. A pleasant place to spend your french holidays.

2. The Beaches

The island of oleron is the best place filled with fine sand for french holidays on the atlantic coast.

Saint Georges d'Oléron :

Plage des Saumonards - Plage des Sables Vignier Beach Club - Les Scoubidous affiliated to Club Mickey - Plage de plaisance - Plage de Boyardville - Plage de la Gautrelle - Plage de Domino - Plage de Chaucre

Plage de Matha à Saint Pierre d'Oléron - family beach (sand, dune,rocks) close to the port of la Cotinière
www.plages17naturisme.com

3. The island's markets

4. The island of Oléron... Unmissable Visits

	• Fort Boyard Historical monument, midway between the islands of Aix and Oléron. No visits but possible to approach and have a good view by boat			• The Citadel du Château d'Oléron Visit by foot and guided visits Tel : 05 46 75 53 00
	• Parcs ostréicoles Tractocar Dolus d'Oléron Come and visit the oyster farm at low tide, at the heart of oyster farming. Tel : 06 84 60 26 05			• Fort-Louvois and its oyster museum A fort built in the sea, accessible by foot at low tide, between the l'Ile d'Oléron and Marennes Bourcefranc le Chapus Tel : 05 46 85 07 00   www.fort-louvois.com
	• Small train at Saint-Trojan-Les-Bains The only scenic train of the island of Oléron Tel : 05 46 76 01 26  www.le-petit-train.com			• The lighthouse of Chassiron Views over the east coast of the island, of the island, Fort Boyard, La Rochelle, the islands of Ré and Aix

5. Near the island of Oléron

	• Boat trips Inter îles www.inter-iles.com			• Corderie Royale à Rochefort A jewel of 17th century military architecture Tel : 05 46 87 01 90  www.corderie-royale.com
	• The Zoo at La Palmyre  Tel : 089 268 18 48  www.zoo-palmyre.fr			• The Aquarium at La Rochelle One of the largest aquariums in Europe www.aquarium-larochelle.com

6. Oléron island - children's corner

	Forest adventure park at Saint-Trojan Tel : 05 46 75 27 48 and Châteaubranche Aventures at Marennes Tel : 05 46 85 01 07 / 06 13 23 57 63			Fort Louvois Circuit with games and clues www.fort-louvois.com
	Fun Park Saint-Trojan-les-Bains Tel : 05 46 76 16 16			Oléron's small scenic train  Tel : 05 46 67 66 07 / 06 86 37 78 03  www.petit-train-oleron.com
	Luna Park Saint Georges d'Oléron

7. Oléron island... leisure activities

	• Planète Nautic : Water sports  hire at Saint Georges d'Oléron Tel : 05 46 47 96 55 / 06 17 83 94 58   NLBO Boyardville Hire of boats, jet-ski, mooring skills Tél : 05 46 76 01 82 / 06 75 60 34 47 www.planete-nautic.com			• Equestrian Centre - Les écuries du Carbet Saint-Trojan-les-Bains  Tel : 05 46 76 05 23 Le Paddock Saint Pierre d'Oléron Tel : 05 46 47 17 69   www.ecuries-du-carbet.com
	• Walks / Circuits for pedestrians, riders and cyclists in the forest of Saint Georges d'Oléron La Balad'de la Nouette (equitation) Saint Georges d'Oléron Tel : 06 14 48 24 20 http://anytos.free.fr/			Ecole de plongée Le Joyeux Corsaire - Chaucre (diving school) Tel : 05 46 76 62 45 / 06 87 07 20 73 www.oleronplongee.com

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