Le Château-d'Oléron
Le Château-d'Oléron
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Le Château-d'Oléron, historic capital of the island, is famous for decades as one of the metropolises of the oyster to the Marennes-Oléron. Located at the entrance of the island facing the mainland and oyster beds, Le Château-d'Oléron, canton, has preserved its maritime, while opening up to tourism. The citadel and the ramparts surrounding the town are evidence of a history rich in events.
Le Château-d'Oléron has a quiet beach and a lake known for hosting families in search of greater security for children.
Le Château-d'Oléron, like many other cities, is changing and do not miss the opportunity posed by its citadel, its oyster port, shops and crafts.
- Geometric construction began in 1630. Bombed in part to the liberation of the island of Oleron in 1944 and refurbishment in the 1980s.
- Free visit outdoors all year. Guided tours available in season.
- The Bread Maker House of Prévot:
- Remains of ancient times where it had to preheat three days prior to the batch.
- Guided tours a video in July and August.
- The train to the citadel, commented course of 35 minutes on the town, port and citadel. Runs from Easter to end September.
- The House of the nature of the island of Oleron, its playful, its discovery outings on the dune nature reserve Moëze Oleron, exhibitions on the beach, kids activities, its outputs with nature guide its nature trail hiking ...
- The huts Craftsman located in old renovated oyster huts, a whole range of craftsmen opens the doors of their workshop: jewelry, paintings, watercolors, sculptures, clothing, linen, lighting, Mosaic ...
- Discovery outings by boat following the tides, discover the Marennes-Oléron, his history with the Citadel, Fort Louvois and Oléron bridge; oyster: parks, oyster shacks and work of oyster.
- Jumping citadels: May.
- Jazz Festival: July.
- Sights Directed by August.
- Celebrations of the oyster and Pineau in July and August.
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| www.ot-chateau-oleron.fr | Office de Tourisme du Chateau d'Oléron |
| Wednesday 15 February | Day
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| | Thursday 16 February | Day
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| | Friday 17 February | Day
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