🏄‍♂️ Sports activities on the Ile d'Oléron 🌊 Water sports Surfing: Vert-Bois, Grand-Village, Saint-Trojan-les-Bains beaches (surf schools on site) Paddle & kayak: Sail the channels or the sea at Saint-Pierre or Boyardville Kitesurfing & windsurfing: Plage des Huttes or Plage de la Rémigeasse Sailing: Sailing clubs in Saint-Denis and Boyardville 🚴‍♀️ Cycling & mountain biking More than 160 km of signposted cycle paths Super routes: the oyster route, the Saint-Trojan loop, the Dolus salt marshes Hire available in all villages 🐎 Horse riding Saint-Trojan Equestrian Centre or Le Grand Village Plage Walks in the pine forest or on the beach, especially at sunset 🌅 🧗‍♂️ Accrobranche and adventure course Parc Myocastors in Dolus-d'Oléron: tree climbing, mini-farm, plant maze Ilanature, a nature and leisure park near Château-d'Oléron 🎯 Other activities : Tennis, golf (9 holes), mini-golf, go-karting, paintball, archery Sea fishing or fishing on foot at low tide (shellfish, crabs) 🎉 Fun activities for children 🚂 Little tourist train Between Saint-Trojan-les-Bains and Gatseau beach Walk in the national forest and view of the sea 🦞 Cabanes de créateurs In Château-d'Oléron and Saint-Denis: workshops, artists and craft products in colourful old oyster huts. 🐚 Discover oyster farming Visits to oyster farms Oyster tasting + educational tour Sites : Fort-Royer, Chenal d'Ors, Port des Salines 🐠 Aquariums & discovery areas Fort Royer oyster-farming site in Boyardville Port des Salines in Grand-Village: salt marshes, interactive museum 🏰 Cultural and natural sites to discover 🗼 Chassiron lighthouse (Saint-Denis d'Oléron) At the northern end of the island, breathtaking panoramic view Circular garden, maritime museum 🏯 Citadel of Château-d'Oléron Vauban ramparts, arts and crafts, local market Festival, concerts, exhibitions 🏝️ Fort Boyard (to see at sea) Guided boat trips from Boyardville or Saint-Denis Possibility of cruises with a stopover on the Ile d'Aix 🌿 Nature reserves & marshes Bird marsh at Dolus-d'Oléron Saint-Trojan forest: ideal for hiking, mountain biking and picnics Port des Salines: salt marshes, discovery trail 🍷 Gastronomy and local produce to discover Oyster tasting, pineau des Charentes, cognac, sea salt Typical markets in Saint-Pierre, La Brée-les-Bains, Dolus... Local products: galette charentaise, home-made jams, island beers, etc. 🗓️ Events & festivals not to be missed Mimosa Festival (February in Saint-Trojan) Night markets (summer) Jazz en Feux Festival (summer in Saint-Pierre) Fireworks and beach entertainment in July and August Approximately 1 hour's drive from Oléron island (Charente-Maritime) 🏰 La Rochelle towers Tour Saint-Nicolas, Tour de la Chaîne and Tour de la Lanterne Former fortifications of the port, breathtaking views 🐟 La Rochelle Aquarium One of the largest private aquariums in Europe Perfect for the whole family (and in case of rain!) ⛴️ Fort Boyard (at sea, visible by boat) Boat trips from Saint-Martin, La Flotte or La Rochelle 🕍 Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm abbey (south of the island, on the Vendée side) Former Benedictine abbey, peaceful garden 🌾 Marais Poitevin (north entrance from Marans) Nicknamed the "Green Venice". Traditional boat trips, cycle rides and walks

🚗 By car From La Rochelle (about 70 km, 1h15 journey time): Take the A10 towards Bordeaux. Exit at Saintes (exit 35), then follow the D730 towards Marennes. Cross the Pont de l'île d'Oléron (free of charge) to reach the island. Continue on the D730 as far as Saint-Denis d'Oléron. From Paris (approx. 480 km, 4h30 journey time): Take the A10 towards Bordeaux. Exit at Saintes (exit 35), then follow the D730 towards Marennes. Cross the Pont de l'île d'Oléron (free of charge) to reach the island. Continue on the D730 as far as Saint-Denis d'Oléron. ✈️ By plane La Rochelle - Île de Ré airport: Located around 70 km from Saint-Denis d'Oléron, the airport offers flights from a number of French and European cities. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport: Located around 180 km from Saint-Denis d'Oléron, this international airport offers more connections.