Camping Antioche

Ile d'Oléron is an excellent base for exploring the area's natural beauty and surrounding attractions. Visit the Marais aux Oiseaux nature reserve, track the 'Route des Huîtres' oyster trail, see the salt marshes or take one of the fishing or leisure trips which depart from Saint-Denis via La Rochelle, Ile d'Aix and Ile Madame. You can uncover dunes and forests and hop on the Saint Trojan tourist train which runs around the forest and along the coast. Local heritage sites include Château d'Oléron Citadel, Fort Louvois, Fort Boyard and numerous lighthouses including Chassiron which is an impressive 46m tall. The island of Oléron is a mecca for board sports. You can try your hand at sand yachting, windsurfing, canoeing, kayak, sailing and surfing. Nature has been very generous here and the wind and waves along the wide sandy beaches are perfect for watersports. If you like surfing and adventure, don't miss the big waves at Domino and the surfing spot at la-Brée-les-Bains. There is no better way to discover the island of Oléron than along the cycle paths. There are 110km of cycle paths that wind around the island of Oléron and Marennes and bikes can be hired from the campsite at an extra charge from a local cycle hire company.