Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron: highlights and tourist information

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

Attractions in Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron

It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but allow time to explore the towns as well!: Ile d'Oleron

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Ile d'Oleron at 4 km and Ile-d'Aix at 13 km.

Saint-Pierre-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 4 km (direction south-west)

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

See Ile d'Oleron guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 13 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Fouras guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 20 km (direction 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 21 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Brouage guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction south-east)

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

See La Tremblade guide

Rochefort

at 27 km (direction east)

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

See Rochefort guide

La Rochelle

at 27 km (direction north-east)

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

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 27 km (direction north-east)

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

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 27 km (direction north-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 27 km (direction north-east)

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

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle towers

at 27 km (direction north-east)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction north-east)

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

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Markets in and near Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron

Market days in Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron: weekly market: every day;

• Saint Pierre d'Oleron: market every day (0km)
• Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (5km)
• La Bree-les-Bains: market every day - seasonal market only (8km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (10km)
• Saint Denis d'Oleron: market Monday (11km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (17km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (17km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (18km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (22km)
• Saintes: market every day except Monday (23km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (26km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (21km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (29km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (27km)
• Ars-en-Re (33km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Boirie (0km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (11km)
• La Roche Courbon (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (14km)
• Hiers-Brouage (21km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (23km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (28km)
• Pointe de Suzac (45km)
• Forêt de Suzac (48km)
• Forêt de Benon (50km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (27km)
• Royan (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (47km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (31km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron is in the west of France at 27 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Pierre-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 Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 2 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Dolus-d'Oleron and Saint-Georges-d'Oleron.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Pierre-d'Oleron