Château d’Oléron citadel
For history buffs…
A true masterpiece of defensive architecture, the impressive citadel of Château d’Oléron dominates the port and offers an exceptional panorama of the ocean.
Built from 1630 onwards by d’Argencourt, Clerville and then Vauban, and remaining inviolate for three centuries, the citadel was bombed on April 17, 1945.
Thanks to a huge restoration project begun in 1985, the citadel now reveals its ramparts, triple moat belt, richly sculpted gates, arsenal and chapel with its monumental staircase.
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You may well come across the ghosts of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Agrippa d’Aubigné, Henri de Navarre, Richelieu, the Sun King, Vauban and many other illustrious visitors!
Access to the citadel is free all year round. Numerous guided tours are also organized, especially during the school vacations: traditional tours, educational tours, theatrical nocturnal tours and mini-train rides.
The Arsenal building, elegantly restored to its original form, hosts shows all year round with its 300-seat theater, as well as seminars and conferences. Upstairs, a large hall with a sea view can accommodate 300 guests for weddings and receptions.
Book your stay on the island of Oléron
The 5-star La Boulinière campsite welcomes you for a short or long stay. Book your outdoor accommodation in Saint-Georges d’Oléron now. Contact the campsite for further information and availability.