Plage de Boyardville, Sand beach in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France.
Plage de Boyardville is a sandy shore that stretches for about 2 kilometers along the eastern side of Oléron Island. The beach has a gentle slope into the water and is framed by the forested areas inland, with Fort Boyard visible across the waters.
Fort Boyard was built in the 1800s as a defense post to protect the naval base of Rochefort and its important waterways. The beach itself became a popular destination for visitors over time as the region developed.
The beach reflects the region's connection to the sea, where fishing and oyster farming remain part of everyday life for locals. Walking along the shore, you notice how the water shapes the rhythm of the community.
The beach has parking areas, showers, and restrooms available during the season. The water becomes shallow gradually, making it suitable for families, and lifeguards keep watch during peak summer months.
At low tide, you can walk out onto the exposed seabed and gather oysters and other shellfish by hand. This connection to traditional gathering practices gives visitors a genuine taste of local sea life.
Location: Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
Address: Plage de Boyardville, 17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France
GPS coordinates: 45.97332,-1.23591
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:50
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 fortifications built under Louis XIV, such as the Citadel of Château d'Oléron and Fort Louvois, as well as the famous Fort Boyard positioned on its sandbank offshore. The Chassiron Lighthouse, standing at forty-six meters high, marks the northern tip of the island and guides ships through the waters of the Pertuis d'Antioche. Beyond its defensive legacy, the island offers various natural areas where sandy beaches, pine forests, and salt marshes alternate. Saint-Trojan-les-Bains extends its wooded shoreline to the south, while Boyardville features a protected coast on its eastern side. Visitors also observe oyster farming along the La Baudissière channel and explore the colorful huts that house artist workshops at the port of Château d'Oléron. The Saltworks Museum traces the history of salt extraction, a resource that shaped the local economy for centuries.
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