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Day 1 — The south: Saint-Trojan and beaches
9 min by bike from the residence · 2,1 km
Market in the morning, forest cycling loop, afternoon at Grande Plage or Gatseau, then oysters near the harbour.
Oléron Guide
Visit Oléron Island in 3 days
A day-by-day plan from the south of the island to the cliffs and lighthouse of Chassiron.
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Three days are enough to sense Oléron's variety: the forested south, oyster-farming east and lighthouse-dotted north.
This itinerary starts in Saint-Trojan and mixes biking, driving and long beach breaks.
Landmarks
Map of the places
The residence
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9 min by bike · 2,1 km
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45 min by car · 33 km
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Day 2 morning — Le Château-d'Oléron
18 min by car from the residence · 12 km
Citadel, ramparts and the colourful artists' harbour cabins.
Access: 18 min by car (12 km)
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Day 2 afternoon — Port des Salines
21 min by bike from the residence · 5,2 km
Working salt marshes, colourful huts, salt museum and flat-bottomed boat trips.
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Day 3 morning — La Cotinière
26 min by car from the residence · 16 km
The island's busiest fishing harbour: auction atmosphere, fish stalls and lunch facing the trawlers.
Access: 30 min by car (22 km)
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Day 3 afternoon — Chassiron Lighthouse
45 min by car from the residence · 33 km
224 steps and a 360° view over the sea passages and star-shaped garden.
Access: 45 min by car (33 km)
Our tip: Check tide times: fish locks appear at low tide.
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