Le Chateau-d'Oleron tourism and travel guide

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Visit Le Chateau-d'Oleron: highlights and tourist information

Le Chateau-d'Oleron is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Le Chateau-d'Oleron in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Ile d'Oleron at 10 km and Ronce-les-Bains at 11 km.

Le Chateau-d'Oleron, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Ile d'Oleron

Island at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but allow time...

See Ile d'Oleron guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 11 km (direction south-south-east)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Brouage

at 11 km (direction east-south-east)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 14 km (direction north-north-east)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 14 km (direction south-south-east)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 14 km (direction north-east)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

La Palmyre

at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...

See La Palmyre guide

Rochefort

at 20 km (direction east-north-east)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction north-north-east)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction south-east)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

La Rochelle

at 30 km (direction south-east)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 30 km (direction south-east)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 30 km (direction south-east)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 30 km (direction south-east)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Reserve excursions near Le Chateau-d'Oleron

Map of places to visit near Le Chateau-d'Oleron

Markets in and near Le Chateau-d'Oleron

Market days in Le Chateau-d'Oleron: seasonal market: every day;

• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (0km)
• Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (5km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (7km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (7km)
• Saint Pierre d'Oleron: market every day (10km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (14km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (15km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (17km)
• La Bree-les-Bains: market every day - seasonal market only (18km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (20km)

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Tourist attractions near Le Chateau-d'Oleron, France

What to do at Le Chateau-d'Oleron? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Le Chateau-d'Oleron.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (30km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (11km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (37km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (47km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (24km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (35km)
• Ars-en-Re (43km)
• Talmont (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Boirie (10km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (21km)
• La Roche Courbon (34km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (30km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (6km)
• Hiers-Brouage (11km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (15km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (21km)
• Pointe de Suzac (35km)
• Forêt de Suzac (38km)
• Pointe de Grave (42km)
• Forêt de Benon (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (20km)
• Royan (33km)
• Saintes (47km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (22km)

Geography and distances

Le Chateau-d'Oleron is in the west of France at 31 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Le Chateau-d'Oleron is 425 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Le Chateau-d'Oleron from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, Dolus-d'Oleron, Le Grand-Village-Plage and Saint-Trojan-les-Bains.

This page in French: Visiter Le Chateau-d'Oleron