Sports and leisure activities Ile d'Oléron

Crossing the viaduct, you'll have no trouble reaching Château d'Oléron. If the commune is famous for its cabanes, you can also enjoy the minigolf course, which was renovated last summer. Rest assured, it has retained all its period charm! Ideally located in the heart of the village, just a stone's throw from the tourist office, it's a popular spot for lovers of the little round ball. Prices are affordable, and even free for children under 5. Club and ball in hand, you can enjoy a shady game in the shade of tall trees during the summer.

Since 1992, the friendly fishermen of Antioch have been driving the port of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, rich in a fishing team from all sides. Recreational fishermen, competition, edge or boat, but above all lovers of sea fishing. People or tourists, everyone has a place and is happy to practice. This melting pot creates conviviality and friendships: we are self-help, we share his knowledge of fisheries and his good spots. If he does not have a boat, if he shares the same values as friendly, can find a boarding for an exit from the sea. All this is organised at the friendly hotlines on the port of Saint-Denis. The room is on the northern parking lot behind the shopping centre. Welcome to talk fishing whether you are a non-member. LaAmicale regularly organises training meetings with high-level external stakeholders or with the club's competitors. Friendly outings are organized on specific themes based on fish at the moment: lures fishing, bream fishing, shark fishing, lean fishing. A periodical bulletin informs about the current sea fisheries in Oléron.

Dream Pony welcomes you to the heart of the Ile d'Oléron to discover the farm's animals and ponies (around twenty of them). On the program: horse riding from a few hours to several days, pony christenings with Sushi, Arnaga or Ugo (from age 2), rides (for all levels), pony lessons and courses for children. A visit to the farm and fun workshops are also on offer, so you can spend an enjoyable afternoon with these adorable little ponies!

While the island of Oleron is famous for its fine sandy beaches, it also harbors another treasure: marshes that can be visited to the silent rhythm of canoes. To discover this activity, head for the Perrotine channel. Canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling are the best ways to discover this unspoilt natural site. With only the sound of your paddle plunging into the water and the rhythm of the tide, you'll spot many birds and animals. You can also take a guided tour to learn more about the environment.

While bicycles have long been a popular choice for touring enthusiasts, Green Trott now offers an original way to get around: the all-terrain electric scooter. It's the perfect way to get around Oleron quietly! Green Trott's discovery tours promise some great rides. Equipped with a GPS, you'll make your way along the trails, silently admiring the scenery! You'll enjoy a warm welcome and sound advice on how to make the most of your walk. You can also rent electric bikes and fat bikes.

For over 25 years, this golf course has been putting smiles on the faces of all those who love to tease the little white ball. It's true that golfers are spoiled for choice here, enjoying the unspoilt setting along the dunes and the sea views. Open all year round, the 9-hole course is a favorite with players. Several formulas are available, from one-day introductory courses to year-round memberships. The Saint-Pierre golf course also has a 6-hole driving range, a 25-place practice area and 2 putting greens.

A guide to fishing on the island of Oléron, Pascal Captain, the likeable and expert captain-fisherman in the name predestined, takes you to the good posts for a sports and intimate fishing. In oyster and bouchots parks, in the realm of surface lures! It's in the southern part of the Island of Oléron by the presence of oyster aquaculture and myticulture that allows an entire ecosystem to evolve through tides. Here the bar finds its food. It's a shallow fishery (between 1 and 3 metres), very technical, with light material, hard lures, on sites where beautiful fish are on the lookout. The fight in force by the bar is exciting. Fish are sometimes reduced by several kilos. Do not delude yourself: fishing on the parks maybe… sporty! When conditions are not favourable to surface fishing on oyster parks, they are joined in the north, in more distant and deep fishing areas. The fishery is then pulled away by handling soft lures or exploded jiggs at the boat's edge (vertical fishing), or by launching lightweight soft lures (fly fishing). In both cases it is possible to try bars… and lean.

Chantier Naval & Port à Sec La Perrotine is a must for water sports enthusiasts. With 50 years' experience, it offers a wide range of services for yachtsmen. The yard boasts an 8-metre slipway and 80-metre private pontoons, offering breathtaking views of Fort Boyard, Fouras, Île d'Aix and La Rochelle. Experienced technicians are qualified to carry out all types of projects, including mechanical, electrical, laminating and painting, osmosis treatment, sea and road transport, and wintering. The shipyard is also a dealer for renowned brands such as Mercury, Zodiac, Bombard, Nottoy Boats, Protagon Yachts and Invictus. In addition to these services, La Perrotine also offers used boat sales and rentals. With its privileged location opposite the famous Fort Boyard, this shipyard is a must for sailing enthusiasts.

Located in the town of Dolus-d'Oléron, Wind Oléron Club is a sailing club offering courses and activities for all levels. With over 20 years' experience, the team of passionate professionals is ready to welcome you and pass on their passion for sailing. Located on the west coast of the Ile d'Oléron, Baie de la Perroche offers a wild and ideal setting for sailing. The fine sandy beaches and rocky plateaus offer a sailing area that can be used at any time of the tide.

Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is a town on the island of Oléron. One of the region's main attractions is Fort Boyard, famous thanks to the TV show of the same name. Built in the 19th century to protect the Charente estuary, the fort is now an emblematic monument of the region. It can be admired from Boyardville beach or the Saumonards state forest, or on a sea cruise. In addition to Fort Boyard, Saint-Georges-d'Oléron also offers other heritage attractions. The town's Romanesque church, listed as a historic monument, is the oldest on the island. It boasts a beautifully sculpted facade, a model ex-voto ship and a wooden Virgin and Child. The Château Fournier, built in 1877, is another place of interest to visit. Also nearby is the Villa Briquet, dating from 1881, with its charming history. Finally, the fish locks are another important part of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron's heritage. These horseshoe-shaped structures, built according to an ancestral method, were used as fish traps. In conclusion, Saint-Georges-d'Oléron offers visitors the chance to discover the famous Fort Boyard and other interesting heritage sites. Whether admiring the scenery from the beach, visiting a historic church or exploring the fish locks, there's something for everyone.