Did you know: the island of Oléron is the largest French island on the Atlantic coast. Renowned for its wild nature, its heritage and its fine sandy beaches, it attracts many tourists every year. Between its fishing villages, its lighthouses, or its oyster farming, the island of Oléron displays many points of interest, which you cannot miss if you are passing through this place!
The island of Oléron is located not far from the island of Ré. However, unlike its neighbour, this land has managed to remain authentic. Here, nature reigns supreme and many places lend themselves perfectly to strolling and tranquility. But if there were to be only one place to embody all the beauty of the island of Oléron, which one would it be? We have chosen to take to the skies and take you to the end of this wild setting, to offer you a 360° postcard of the sea horizon, the beaches and the lush vegetation. Head to the Chassiron lighthouse!
Located on the tip of Chassiron, in Saint-Denis d’Oléron, the latter was built in the 1830s. From the top of its 224 steps, it offers a majestic panorama. With its 46 meters high, it is even possible to observe the Ile de Ré.
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Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron is often nicknamed the capital of the island of Oléron. A dynamic town, it has a town center with many pedestrian streets. Its many shops of all kinds, its museum and its cinema make it a pleasant city (…)
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