Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, Coastal commune on Oléron Island in Charente-Maritime, France.
Description
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a coastal commune on France's second-largest island, featuring sandy beaches, salt marshes, and working fishing ports along the Atlantic. The settlement spans roughly 40 square kilometers and combines natural shoreline with traditional maritime infrastructure.
History
The commune adopted its current name in 1962 to distinguish itself on Oléron Island. The 16th-century Château de Bonnemie represents a major historical structure that remains classified among the area's protected buildings.
Culture
Local traditions include wearing the distinctive cornette-shaped Oléronaise headdress during festivals and celebrating maritime heritage through boat races and communal seafood gatherings.
Practical
The area is easy to navigate by car, with regular access roads to ports and beaches throughout the commune. Summer months bring crowds, so traveling in shoulder seasons offers a more relaxed experience for exploring the waterfront.
Did you know?
La Cotinière harbor ranks among France's busiest fishing ports, delivering fresh catch to markets daily. The oysters raised here are prized for their quality and develop a distinctive green tint from natural algae found in local waters.
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Oléron Island, the largest island in mainland France after Corsica, features a military, maritime, and natural heritage reflecting its strategic position facing the Atlantic Ocean. This Charente island, connected to the mainland since 1966 by a nearly three-kilometer-long bridge, houses...
Fort Boyard
9.5 km
Citadelle du Château d'Oléron
11.1 km
ÎléO
5.4 km
Maison des aïeules de Pierre Loti
153 m
Lanterne des morts de Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
195 m
Le Marais aux Oiseaux
3 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
1 m
Maison Heureuse de Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
6.1 km
Église de Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
4.4 km
Parc Myocastors
3.3 km
Camping-Park Le Suroit
5.3 km
Château de Bonnemie
803 m
Plage de la Gautrelle
5.1 km
Église Saint-André de Dolus-d'Oléron
4.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption du Château-d'Oléron
10.4 km
Pont Napoléon
8 km
Plage de la Rémigeasse
5.3 km
Fontaine, place de la république
10.6 km
Plage de Boyardville
6.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de La Cotinière
1 m
Cabanes de créateurs et d'artisans de La Baudissière
6 km
Plage naturiste
5.9 km
Plage de La Biroire
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de La Brée-les-Bains
8.5 km
Plage de Vert Bois
7.7 km
Les Placelles
5.1 km
Prieuré de La Perroche
4.8 km
Plage des Sables Vigniers
6.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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