Cabanes de créateurs et d'artisans de La Baudissière

The Cabanes de créateurs et d'artisans de La Baudissière are small, colorful wooden structures lined along the waterways of this oyster port in Dolus-d'Oléron. Each cabin functions as a separate studio space where different artisans work in their own craft.

These structures began as functional buildings for traditional oyster farming in the port. When the industry modernized and moved away, the cabins sat empty until they were restored and repurposed as creative workspaces.

The artisans working here create and sell their pieces directly from their cabins, offering everything from paintings and textiles to mosaics and jewelry. This setup lets visitors see the crafting process and understand how local skills remain active in the community.

The site welcomes visitors daily with free parking available and wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout. Each artisan may keep different hours, so checking ahead helps ensure your favorite cabin is open when you visit.

Some cabins house surprising craftspeople, such as those who create lamps from recycled metal or make contemporary stained glass pieces. This mix of traditional craft and modern design in a historic port setting shows how old spaces have taken on new creative purpose.