Plage Boiler, Sandy beach in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France.
This fine sand beach stretches along the western coast of Oléron Island with natural dunes and clean Atlantic Ocean waters for swimming and relaxation.
The Saint-Georges-d'Oléron area has maintained ancient maritime traditions where local fishing communities have used these shores for centuries as landing points.
The beach serves as a gathering place for local beach volleyball tournaments and seasonal festivals that celebrate the maritime heritage of Oléron Island.
Free parking facilities are available near the beach entrance along with outdoor showers and restroom facilities for visitor convenience during summer months.
The name Boiler likely derives from old maritime equipment and the beach maintains its natural character without heavy commercial development or large resorts.
Location: Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
Address: Unnamed Road, 17190, 17190, 17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France 17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
GPS coordinates: 45.98601,-1.23723
Latest update: October 24, 2025 10:59
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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