The Island of Oléron, its salty air, its blue waters, its white houses and its oysters. A jewel of the Atlantic coast!
An island between land and sea
You have certainly already heard of the Marennes basin, a renowned place, rich in its diversity: its beaches, its forests, its marshes and its nature reserves. A multitude of landscapes to discover during your stay on the Île d’Oléron.
The Oléronais oyster farmers have made this wealth their strength. Having succeeded in offering their Marennes-Oléron oysters in the best restaurants. Raised in the clear to bring out its best aromas, they are delicious whether plain, with a drizzle of lemon juice or even with a shallot sauce. Stroll along the colorful oyster huts and discover the know-how of these enthusiasts and why not even taste a few oysters facing the sea?
Nicknamed “the Luminous Island”, it offers a mild and warm climate conducive to swimming on one side and a windier climate, allowing you to indulge in numerous activities such as sailing, windsurfing, surfing, sand yachting… on the other. And all this just a few meters from your Olydea Oléron les Sables Vignier holiday residence.
Go to the port of Cotinière to discover a typical activity of the island, the return to the fishermen's auction.
Typical small villages
During your stay in our vacation rentals on the Île d'Oléron, you will see the charm of the island's small villages. Stone, white walls, colorful shutters, orange tiles and hollyhocks, a pretty mix that adds authenticity to the villages.
Take the time to discover the village of Chaucre, a small fishing village, with narrow streets and flowery wells. Every year, the village's famous bread oven dating from the 19th century is restarted during the "bread festival" days.
Then pass through the seaside resort par excellence, Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, and its mansions, formerly dedicated to wine production. Treat yourself to a little beach session, stroll through its oyster port with its typical wooden cabins, or celebrate the Mimosa in February.
And discover Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, where your Olydea Oléron les Sables Vignier*** residence is located. A village with postcard streets, take a stroll through the town and wander between the stalls in its markets. Then end your day admiring Fort Boyard, on Boyardville beach, and embark on a cruise to discover its history.
Explore the Island by bike
Oléron also has 160km of cycle routes, allowing you to discover the Island from all its angles and in an ecological way, what could be better!
Let yourself be guided by the signage, through the marshes, the forests, the seaside... at your own pace!
An island with rather low relief that is passable for the whole family.
Where sleep ?
To complete your visit to the Île d’Oléron, stay in our Olydea Oléron les Sables Vignier*** holiday residence in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron. Discover our apartments ranging from studios for 2 people to 3 rooms for 8 people, enjoy our indoor and outdoor swimming pools, or our breakfast service. The proximity to the beach will certainly be a major asset for your vacation in Oléron.
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