Camping near Fort-Boyard
Enjoy camping near Fort-Boyard with Oléron Loisirs. Summer is approaching and you want to treat yourself to a great vacation in a place that’s well worth a visit. The island of Oléron is the ideal destination for tourists. The region is rich in quiet places steeped in history, including Boyardville, Saint-Georges d’Oléron, Dolus d’Oléron, La Brée les Bains, Château d’Oléron…
Take advantage of all the island has to offer. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the seaside resorts, boating sites and beaches, as well as to take part in sea cruises. What’s more, tourism in this region gives you the opportunity to enjoy activities that bring you closer to nature, such as camping and sea excursions. Take advantage of the ideal location of the Oléron Loisirs campsite to discover the region’s natural and historical heritage.
Discover the most famous of forts
From prison to television, here’s the symbol of Charente-Maritime: Fort Boyard. A famous fortified structure located between the island of Oleron and the mainland, off the French Atlantic coast. Designed as a military fortress, the fort was never used for this purpose and remained unoccupied for many years. Over time, it has become an iconic symbol, not least thanks to its appearance on the TV game show of the same name. Would you like to take a closer look at Fort Boyard?
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Explore Fort Boyard
When vacationing on the Ile d’Oléron, many tourists take advantage of the boat companies’ offers to visit the region and surrounding areas. The biggest attraction is Fort Boyard. The companies offer to take tourists around the Fort, with a stopover to visit the Ile d’Aix. Located off the coast of Ile d’Oléron, the Fort attracts crowds of visitors eager to get a closer look at this place steeped in history. An imposing structure overlooking the sea just a few miles between the islands of Oleron and Aix, Fort Boyard’s picturesque charm is a powerful force in the region.
Discover the Charente-Maritime region
After a sea cruise around Fort Boyard, why not continue discovering the richness of the Ile d’Oléron’s surroundings. The companies offer several cruises by boat or catamaran to discover even more splendid landscapes.
Ile d’Aix, a natural and unspoilt island. La Rochelle, 1000 years of history and heritage. L’Ile de Ré, unspoilt natural areas and atypical villages. The region abounds in jewels to discover during your vacation.
Enjoy camping on the West Coast
Tourists can go camping to enjoy the peace and authenticity that nature has to offer. Camping with family or friends can be an unforgettable experience, especially for first-timers.
Secure, wellness-inspiring green spaces are available for visitors to the island, so they can make the most of the natural environment in which they’ll be camping.
The communes of the Ile d’Oléron offer a range of services to help campers enjoy a pleasant vacation in contact with nature.
Must-do activities on the island of Oleron
This island of 174km2 stands out for the multiplicity of activities available to holidaymakers:
- Beaches and water sports: over 25 magnificent sandy beaches where you can soak up the sun, swim, windsurf, surf, sail, sea kayak and many other water sports.
- Visits to villages and historic sites: the Ile d’Oléron is home to charming, picturesque villages such as Boyardville, Saint-Georges d’Oléron and Château d’Oléron. Château d’Oléron. You can stroll through their streets, visit their markets, discover their churches and castles, and explore their cultural heritage.
- Cycling: with no less than 150km of cycle paths, the island of Oleron is ideal for cycling. You can rent a bike to enjoy the island’s unspoilt nature, passing through salt marshes, pine forests and villages.
- Seafood tasting: enjoy the gastronomic reputation of the island of Oleron by sampling fresh seafood. You can visit the many restaurants and oyster huts to sample oysters, mussels, shrimps and other delicacies of the sea.