The Island of Oléron belongs to the Country of Marenne in the south of Charente Maritime and the north of the estuary of the Gironde.
Larger French island of the Atlantic Coast, Oléron, because of its many assets is a privileged tourist destination. Indeed, one finds here insular particularism without being really far away from the continent (the island is easy accessible either by the Bridge of Oléron, or by the sea with his 3 ports Douhet, Boyardville and Saint-Denis d'Oléron.
Lodging in the Island of Oléron. Like any tourist resort, Oleron has an important and various rental offer (hotels, hotel residences, guesthouses, camp-sites …).
Hotel 3 seasons: The island counts 3 hotels of category 3 seasons. Among those, the hotel de Lumière offers a range of services of excellent quality. This establishment with 45 comfortable rooms including 18 communicating is perfectly adapted for the reception of families. Located vis-a-vis the ocean, the hotel developed many leisures for the children and their parents: barbecues on the dunes, swimming pool, heated from May, games for children, table-tennis table, weights room, library (free), tennis court and sauna (paying). During his stay, the holiday maker will appreciate the walks on the quays in the small and charming fishing port of La Cotinière, and its restaurants where he will taste fish fished a few hours before.
Adress: Avenue des Pins La Cotinière 17310 St-Pierre d' Oléron
Hotel 2 seasons: For a stay in a certain comfort at a reasonable price, the Country of Marenne and the island of Oléron have 29 classified hotels 2 seasons. Among those, the hotel restaurant l' Hermitage located in the village of Saint-Georges d' Oléron has 34 well equipped rooms. near the beach of Sables Vignier, the establishment has a heated swimming pool, barbecue and games for children. The animals are accepted. Possibility of stay in half-board. During their holidays on the island, the tourists can go to Fort Boyard, place of the famous television program.
Address: Les Sables Vignier 17190 St-Georges d'Oléron.
Hiring of houses in the Island of Oléron:
- House for rent, 95 m ² for 6 people 300 meters far from the beach and 1,5 kilometer far from the port of La Cotinière. Equipped kitchen, furnace microwaves, freezer, bathroom and shower, washing machine and dryer in the garage, living room with television, 2 rooms with 1 bed of 140 and 1 room with 2 beds of 90, WC, terrace with deckchairs, garden with barbecue.
Adress: 2 allée du bois Robert route de La Perroche Matha 17310 Saint-Pierre d'Oléron.
Stay Poitou-Charentes.
- House for rent, 100 m ², equipped kitchen (furnace, microwaves...), dishwasher, washing machine, freezer, stay with 1 clickety-clack, television, video tape recorder and DVD, 1 room with 1 bed 140 and 1 bed for child, 1 room with 1 bed 130 and 1 bed 90, bathroom, WC, terrace, closed garden living room, deckchairs, parasols, barbecue, garage. 3 bicycles and child seat free for the customers. The house is 800m far from the beach of Vert Bois and at the edge of a forest with paths marked out for rambles or by bicycle. Many nautical activities on the beach: Bathe, fishing at sea, veil, surfing, water skiing, windsurf, deep-sea diving. Period of opening: April to October.
Adress: 5, résidence La Pinède d'Avail Vert Bois 17550 Dolus d'Oléron.
Residence of holidays: The Odalys residence is 500 meters far from the seaside and 4 km far from the beaches. It is about a whole of small villas for 2 to 8 people, built on the model of the fishermen houses. These residences are entirely equipped: Little kitchens with hot plates, mini-furnace, dishwasher, shower, WC, small garden with living room. Swimming pool open from April to September.
Adress: Route des Huîtres Boulevard Philippe Daste 17480 Le Château d'Oléron.
Camp-site Island of Oléron: Signol, camp-site on the island of Oleron, is a 4 seasons establishment, installed opposite Fort Boyard. The sites for tents and caravans are located in the shade of trees. In July and August, the island knows a strong tourist activity, and the young people have many bars and nigh-clubs in the neighborhoods, where to spend their evenings. The camp-site proposes promotional tariffs during May and April. The dogs are accepted, except in July and August. The place is arranged for the reception of the handicapped people. The campers have access to the swimming pool and the paddling pool.
Leisures on the island of Oléron. Before all, the beach. Here, sand is fine, white and certain beaches are classified in the Blue Pavillon category for water quality and environment. They are the beaches Saint-Denis d' Oléron, Saint-Trojan-the-Baths, Large-Village-Beach, and Dolus d' Oléron. The enthusiasts for big thrills will go rather on the beaches of the west coast, vis-a-vis the ocean. For idleness and suntan, the protected beaches from the east coast, which face the continent are more peaceful.
The golfers can practise their sport on the municipal golf of 9 holes of Oléron, with the island of Aix and the Fort Boyard as panorama,. The beginners can take introductory courses. Adress golf: La Vieille Perrotine
17310 Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron.
Gastronomy: The oysters of Marenne-Oléron are known. But here, one eats also all the products of the sea, in particular the moulds.
For all information on the Island of Oléron and the Country of Marenne, the holiday makers can contact the tourist office Route du Viaduc
17560 Bourcefranc.
