{"id":4219,"date":"2025-12-29T09:35:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T08:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/tourisme-saint-georges-d-oleron-ile-d-oleron\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:09:27","slug":"tourism-saint-georges-d-oleron-oleron-island","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/tourism-saint-georges-d-oleron-oleron-island\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group home-seventh-bis is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-649c0f26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group titre-decoratif has-custom-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed08845ddd5294be84f87a67284d7303 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-332c27bf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-four);border-left-width:1px;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>The best places to visit<\/strong> on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group texte is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p>Steeped in history, the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron and surrounding area offers a wealth of <strong>architectural<\/strong> discoveries, from <strong>picturesque<\/strong> <strong>towns<\/strong> and <strong>villages<\/strong> to <strong>fortresses<\/strong>, <strong>fishing<\/strong> <strong>ports<\/strong> and <strong>yachting<\/strong> <strong>harbors<\/strong>, there&#8217;s no shortage of sights to see in Charente-Maritime.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>authentic<\/strong> \u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron will delight you with the diversity of its <strong>protected natural sites <\/strong>and <strong>heritage<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche\" class=\"wp-image-3175\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-des-ports-de-peche.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull home-third page-two is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;min-height:80vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3947 size-large\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-proche-de-la-rochelle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-la-rochelle.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-la-rochelle.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:3rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Top places to visit in Charente-Maritime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6a5a5078 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:15rem;padding-left:15rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top first is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"33\">our campsite on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>, discover the <strong>historical<\/strong> <strong>riches of<\/strong> the Charente-Maritime region.  <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a8a26\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus\" data-min-height=\"130\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n        <input id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a8a26-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a8a26-toggle\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle-label\">\n            <span>Read more<\/span>\n            <span>Lire moins<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__content\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>route des forts <\/strong>takes you along a unique defensive network that protected Rochefort&#8217;s arsenal. The dozen or so bastides tell the story of France&#8217;s history, delighting youngsters who dream of <strong>pirates<\/strong> and <strong>soldiers<\/strong>.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\">Close to the \u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron viaduct, visit <strong>Fort Louvois<\/strong>, with its keep, barracks and guardhouse at the foot of the \u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron bridge. You can get there on foot or by boat, depending on the tides of the Atlantic Ocean. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\">Set back a little inland, explore the <strong>Citadelle de Brouage<\/strong>, a former seaport, now as if stranded in the middle of the marshes. Between its ramparts steeped in history and its panoramic views over the marshes, discover the food market, the church and the restored cobbled streets.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\"><strong>La Rochelle<\/strong> is a must-see city, attracting visitors not only for its history and architecture, but also for its constant hustle and bustle. It can be reached by car (less than 1h30) from the La Campi\u00e8re campsite. Or take a <strong>boat trip<\/strong> from one of the ports on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. After a 50-minute crossing, you&#8217;ll arrive right in the heart of La Rochelle&#8217;s old port, at the foot of its two towers. <strong>Set aside a day <\/strong>to discover the city&#8217;s impressive historical heritage. You can also visit the<strong>La Rochelle aquarium<\/strong>, admire the yachts and splendid ships in the marina, stroll through the old port, admire the clock and the arcades of the pedestrian streets.      <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\"><strong>Rochefort<\/strong>, the historic center of Charente-Maritime, is less than an hour from La Campi\u00e8re campsite. Discover its majestic <strong>Corderie<\/strong> <strong>Royale<\/strong> and its dry docks where the famous Hermione frigate was built. Take the <strong>Pont Transbordeur <\/strong>across to the city center and its majestic <strong>Place Colbert<\/strong>, typical of 17th-century urban planning. Don&#8217;t forget to visit the <strong>home of the famous travel writer Pierre Loti<\/strong>, whose extravagant house is now a museum.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\">During your vacation at La Campi\u00e8re, be sure to visit one of Europe&#8217;s most renowned zoos: <strong>Zoo de La Palmyre<\/strong>. This unique site boasts over 1,600<strong>animals <\/strong>of <strong>115 different species<\/strong>. As you wind your way through 18 hectares of pine forest, observe and learn about them. You can also take advantage of this excursion to discover the <strong>Arvert peninsula <\/strong>, with its wild coastline, <strong>Coubre lighthouse<\/strong> and <strong>immense<\/strong> <strong>forest<\/strong>.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__gradient\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group home-seventh is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:7rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-649c0f26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard\" class=\"wp-image-3169\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group titre-decoratif has-custom-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c48202be857918c631a58a3f99af4cb2 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-332c27bf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-four);border-left-width:1px;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Places not to be missed<\/strong> on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group texte is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p>The heritage of the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron is particularly rich, offering a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/things-to-do-saint-georges-d-oleron\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2315\">activities, excursions and discoveriesaround Saint-Georges-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a9295\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus\" data-min-height=\"130\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n        <input id=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a9295-toggle\" type=\"checkbox\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"gt-fse-lire-plus-6a032217a9295-toggle\" class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__toggle-label\">\n            <span>Read more<\/span>\n            <span>Lire moins<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__content\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n            \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:2rem\">The <strong>Chassiron lighthouse<\/strong> is the highest point on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. Accessible by bike from the La Campi\u00e8re campsite <strong>,<\/strong> this landmark opens its doors and 224 steps for a breathtaking view of the island and the sea. Discover its history as you tour its <strong>splendid botanical gardens<\/strong>.    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:2rem\">The Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron is historically a <strong>land of fishermen<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s only natural that you&#8217;ll discover many harbors. Discover the marinas of <strong>Boyardville<\/strong>, Le <strong>Douhet<\/strong> or <strong>Saint-Denis-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find the typical architecture of the old fishing villages of the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. Take time to stroll through the <strong>markets<\/strong> and linger in <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>caf\u00e9s<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:2rem\">La <strong>Cotini\u00e8re<\/strong>, Charente Maritime&#8217;s leading fishing port, is also a particularly lively tourist destination. Take the time to meet its sailors and enjoy a famous<strong> seafood platter<\/strong>. Take the opportunity to visit the fish auction, where freshly caught fish are sold by auction.    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:2rem\">The majestic<strong> Citadelle du Ch\u00e2teau-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron <\/strong>is a historic landmark in the Charente-Maritime region. Built by Vauban to defend Rochefort&#8217;s arsenal, its defensive role continued until the 19th century. As you walk along its ramparts, forged by <strong>centuries of military strategy<\/strong> and <strong>maritime life<\/strong>, each stone tells a story and lets you see the evolution of the island of Ol\u00e9ron.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:2rem\">Famous as the setting for the TV show bearing its name, <strong>Fort Boyard <\/strong>is a marvel of early 19th-century marine architecture. Set sail from the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron to discover Fort Boyard. Whether under sail or motor, you&#8217;ll enjoy sailing around this <strong>impressive<\/strong> <strong>fortress<\/strong>, which epitomizes the stronghold developed by Vauban. Don&#8217;t miss this <strong>not-to-be-missed<\/strong> <strong>excursion<\/strong> during your camping vacation.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron is the ideal starting point for discovering <strong>the \u00cele d&#8217;Aix<\/strong>, <strong>classified as a<\/strong> <strong>remarkable<\/strong> <strong>natural<\/strong> <strong>site<\/strong>. This nugget of Charente-Maritime, the last car-free island, is accessible <strong>by boat from Boyardville<\/strong>, in the commune of Saint-Georges-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. You&#8217;ll enjoy touring this 3 km-long island on foot, by bike or in a horse-drawn carriage, discovering its varied landscapes and <strong>360\u00b0 panorama over the Pertuis d&#8217;Antioche<\/strong>. The architectural heritage of this fortified village designed by Vauban is <strong>remarkably<\/strong> <strong>well preserved<\/strong> around its citadel.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"gt-fse-lire-plus__gradient\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%);\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group home-fourth page-three has-custom-two-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;padding-right:4.69rem;padding-left:4.69rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fond has-custom-vert-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;padding-top:7rem;padding-right:4.69rem;padding-bottom:7rem;padding-left:4.69rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:7rem;padding-left:7rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce83c5a64e07e947334a81779b5f9994\"><strong>Family<\/strong> visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfe897990dc2ba3896ccf071f29ee896\">Your family vacation at camping La Campi\u00e8re is the ideal time to share <strong>authentic<\/strong> <strong>family<\/strong> <strong>moments<\/strong>. The Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron is brimming with <strong>typical<\/strong> <strong>sites<\/strong> that will amaze young and old alike.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb88e8b92430b1c4b7074c0b8e96cf93\">\n<li>Just a <strong>4 km bike ride<\/strong> from the La Campi\u00e8re campsite, the <strong>Moulin de la Br\u00e9e<\/strong> and its museum open their doors to you and let you discover the cereal tradition of Oleron. Let yourself be tempted by a packet of flour ground on site by the force of the wind from cereals grown on the island. Learn more about the<strong>island&#8217;s farming history<\/strong> at the <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;\u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron in Saint-Pierre-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong>.    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\">Our island is a <strong>land<\/strong> of <strong>marine<\/strong> <strong>culture<\/strong>, where <strong>oyster farming<\/strong> and <strong>saltworks<\/strong> <strong>are<\/strong> still thriving today. Come and discover how these professionals work at two key sites: the <strong>Fort Royer oyster-farming site<\/strong> in <strong>Saint-Georges-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/strong> and the <strong>Port des Salines in Grand-village<\/strong>.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:2rem\">When you stay at La Campi\u00e8re campsite, you&#8217;re in the heart of the <strong>wonderful nature<\/strong> that surrounds us. To meet the birds that will enchant your stay at the campsite, visit the <strong>bird marsh<\/strong>. This site, in the heart of the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, has an educational vocation and contributes to the <strong>preservation<\/strong> of <strong>wild fauna<\/strong>. As you make your way around the 10-hectare site, you&#8217;ll be able to observe as many of the <strong>130 vertebrate species<\/strong> as possible.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer gt-hide-mobile\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:75vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3951 size-full\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-proche-de-Fort-Royer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-Fort-Royer.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-Fort-Royer.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7c8c8f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group home-fifth page-four is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-one-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0eba4f3524fb208451d88c8300de3fb\" style=\"padding-top:10rem;padding-right:4.69rem;padding-bottom:4rem;padding-left:4.69rem\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-blanc-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e2947594 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull gt-reverse-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4b949cdb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column first is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere\" class=\"wp-image-3172\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-marche-de-fruits-de-mer-a-la-cotiniere-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-four);border-left-width:1px;margin-top:3rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re at a market in Saint-Georges-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, or <strong>exploring<\/strong> <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>marshes<\/strong>, be sure to discover all the <strong>varieties of salt <\/strong>produced on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A multitude of local artisans delight your taste buds with their<strong> artisanal ice creams<\/strong>, <strong>galettes<\/strong> <strong>charentaises<\/strong> and <strong>a variety of products based on seaweed <\/strong>and<strong> aromatic herbs<\/strong>. Lovers of<strong>local<\/strong> <strong>beverages <\/strong> will enjoy the <strong>traditional <\/strong><strong>cognac<\/strong> and <strong>pineau<\/strong> des Charentes produced on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, as well as a wide variety of <strong>locally-produced<\/strong> <strong>wines<\/strong>, <strong>beers<\/strong> and <strong>soft drinks<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column second is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-vert-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c78da609db962b96aa23dfaa190e6eb\">Olive oil <strong>gastronomy<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Charente-Maritime region is bursting with <strong>specialities<\/strong> and <strong>delights<\/strong> that gourmets are sure to enjoy during their stay at camping La Campiere.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oyster farming <\/strong>is well known and ubiquitous on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. Numerous <strong>stalls<\/strong> and <strong>shacks<\/strong> allow you to sample the <strong>Marennes-Ol\u00e9ron oysters<\/strong> grown not far from La Campi\u00e8re campsite. And don&#8217;t forget to try the <strong>Gambas<\/strong> and <strong>Salicorne<\/strong>, increasingly cultivated by oyster farmers.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your stay on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, with its fishing port of La Cotini\u00e8re, is the perfect opportunity to savor the <strong>many varieties of fish and seafood<\/strong> sold directly at the <strong>markets<\/strong> near the La Campi\u00e8re campsite.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-local-products-of-lile-doleron\" class=\"wp-image-3183\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-produits-locaux-de-lile-doleron-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-seven is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-bottom:10rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group titre-decoratif has-custom-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color has-league-spartan-font-family wp-elements-7adedd31c1b48b9be64c674713a2d9b0 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-332c27bf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-four);border-left-width:1px;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.663), 40px);line-height:1\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Discover<br\/><em>too<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"0\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-0\" class=\"wp-block-query alignwide gt-fse-maillage-query has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1e86373d wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;\" class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-4254\" class=\"wp-block-post post-4254 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-hebergement-a-louer-sur-lile-doleron.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-hebergement-a-louer-sur-lile-doleron\" class=\"wp-image-1030\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group maillage__title has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family wp-elements-2fb333a41145f9664e40150f58ac8e69 is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c52eadd5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:-8rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem;padding-left:2rem;font-size:clamp(0.912rem, 0.912rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.763), 1.37rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-540a599245d35c3ea90b390e74367648\">Our rentals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"border-radius:10px;\" class=\"is-style-lien-cover wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/accommodation-rental-saint-georges-d-oleron\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Our rentals<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-4285\" class=\"wp-block-post post-4285 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/camping-la-campiere-les-animations.jpg\" alt=\"camping-la-campiere-les-animations\" class=\"wp-image-1030\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:45px;border-top-right-radius:45px;border-bottom-left-radius:45px;border-bottom-right-radius:45px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group maillage__title has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family wp-elements-2fb333a41145f9664e40150f58ac8e69 is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c52eadd5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:-8rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem;padding-left:2rem;font-size:clamp(0.912rem, 0.912rem + ((1vw - 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The authentic \u00cele d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron will delight you with the diversity [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3161,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Tourism in Saint-Georges-d'Ol\u00e9ron | Visit the Ile d'Ol\u00e9ron","_seopress_titles_desc":"Top camping vacations on the Ile d'Ol\u00e9ron, 400m from the seafront, with the 4-star La Campi\u00e8re campsite in Saint Georges d'Ol\u00e9ron","_seopress_robots_index":"","_gt_ctv_global_id":"","_gt_ctv_id_group":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"gt_fse_maillage_image":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard.jpg","gt_fse_maillage_titre":"What to see","gt_fse_maillage_alt":"camping-la-campiere-proche-de-fort-boyard","gt_fse_maillage_resume":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4219","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4219"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4582,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4219\/revisions\/4582"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.la-campiere.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}