LES SEULIERES ★★★★

Perched on the northern tip of the Île d'Oléron, the Chassiron lighthouse has watched over the Atlantic Ocean since 1836. With its iconic black and white stripes, it offers a breathtaking panorama after climbing its 224 steps. Its compass rose-shaped garden and maritime museum allow visitors to delve into the history of sailors and the region. A must-see for lovers of landscapes and heritage.

Distance from campsite: 5km

https://www.chassiron.net/

The Château-d'Oléron citadel, built between 1630 and 1704 on the remains of an ancient medieval castle, is a jewel of French military heritage. Commissioned by Richelieu and perfected by Vauban, it was designed to defend the southern coast of the island of Oléron and the mouth of the Charente River, thus protecting strategic sites such as Rochefort.

Distance from campsite: 15km

https://www.ile-oleron-marennes.com/preparer-mes-vacances/quoi-faire/patrimoine-et-musees/citadelle-du-chateau-d-oleron

The Bird Marsh, located between Dolus-d'Oléron and Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, is a protected natural area of ​​130 hectares, including a 10-hectare discovery park and a wildlife conservation center. The park offers a 1.5 km educational trail, accessible to all, lined with information points about local wildlife.

Distance from campsite: 15 km

https://www.marais-aux-oiseaux.fr/

The Oléron Island Museum, located in the heart of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, offers a captivating immersion into 6,000 years of island history, from the Neolithic period to the present day. Labeled a "Musée de France," it highlights the richness of the local heritage through thematic exhibitions on viticulture, salt production, tapping, fishing, oyster farming, and the development of tourism.

Distance from campsite: 15km

https://www.musee-ile-oleron.fr/

The port of La Cotinière, located on the west coast of the island of Oléron, is the largest artisanal fishing port in Charente-Maritime and the sixth largest in France. With approximately 95 vessels and 300 fishermen, it is distinguished by the diversity of its catches, representing nearly 90 different species per year, such as line-caught sea bass, sole, langoustine, and céteau.

Distance from campsite: 20km

https://www.saint-pierre-oleron-tourisme.fr/le-port-de-peche-de-la-cotiniere

Fort Boyard is an iconic fortification located between the islands of Aix and Oléron, in the Pertuis d'Antioche, off the French Atlantic coast. Its construction, initiated under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801, aimed to protect the Rochefort arsenal from British naval attacks.

Distance from campsite: 25km

https://la.charente-maritime.fr/culture-patrimoine/fort-boyard

https://www.rochefort-ocean.com/decouvrir/ile-d-aix

To find out the dates not to be missed, visit the website directly https://www.cdc-oleron.com/page-agenda/

Charente-Maritime is an ideal playground for sports enthusiasts, combining land and sea. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy sailing, surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, particularly in La Rochelle, Royan, and on the island of Oléron. Hikers and cyclists enjoy a network of marked trails through marshes, forests, and the coastline. Golf, horseback riding, treetop adventure courses, sand yachting, and scuba diving complete the rich and varied sports offerings. Throughout the year, events and competitions punctuate local life, combining sports, nature, and conviviality.

Visit the website directly: https://www.oleron.fr/sports