Pointe de Chassiron, Oleron

This rocky headland extends into the Atlantic Ocean at the northern tip of Oléron Island, featuring preserved natural landscapes with cliffs overlooking the sea and fine sandy beaches below.

The site houses a lighthouse built in 1836 that replaced a medieval tower from the 17th century erected under Colbert's initiative to secure navigation in these dangerous waters.

The Mariners' Cross made from boat chains commemorates shipwreck victims, while traditional fish weirs demonstrate ancestral fishing techniques still used by local fishermen in the area today.

The site provides parking for cars and motorhomes, picnic areas and offers guided lighthouse tours with access to its 46-meter-high panoramic platform for visitors throughout the year.

The gardens arranged in a compass rose pattern around the lighthouse are labeled as 'remarkable gardens' and feature local market garden crops with educational riddles for visitors to solve.

Location: Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

Address: 17650 Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, France 17650 Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

GPS coordinates: 46.04483,-1.41064

Latest update: October 24, 2025 13:28