The isles of the Charente-Maritime

20 km away is the Ile de Ré with its typical villages which give it its charm and brightness... 30 km away is the Ile d'Oléron with its long sandy beaches and forests... 15 km away is the Fouras ferry to the Ile d'Aix...

Charente-Maritime is a region renowned for the beauty of its islands, popular with tourists looking for an original getaway, enthusiasts of Napoleonic history, or simply vacationers looking for fine sandy beaches.

Oléron, The luminous

Known as the Luminous Island, the Île d'Oléron, with an area of 175 km², is the largest French island on the Atlantic coast. It boasts beautiful beaches, ideal for swimming or water sports. It boasts many contrasting landscapes and a very favorable climate.
Oléron has an exceptional heritage such as the fortifications of the Château d'Oléron, the Chassiron lighthouse, not forgetting Fort Boyard off Boyardville.

Île de Ré

Easily accessible by the bridge that connects it to the mainland, the Île de Ré is very popular for its white houses with colorful shutters, for its main town, Saint-Martin de Ré where Vauban built ramparts and fortifications, but also for its beautiful beaches located in the northwest of the island. Beware of tolls!

Aix... in the footsteps of Napoleon

This crescent-shaped island of greenery and sand stretches over 130 hectares lined with beaches, coves, and rocks. It boasts a rich historical, maritime, and natural heritage.
Three forts dominate the island: Fort de la Rade, Fort de Coudepont, and Fort Liedot, where prisoners of war were interned. The Napoleon Museum is located on Île d'Aix.
You can tour the island in two hours at a brisk pace. Other ways to explore include horseback riding or cycling.

Madam, a very small island full of charm

It is the smallest island in the Pertuis, covering 75 hectares. It is only accessible at low tide through a natural passage of sand and pebbles, called 'la passe aux Bœufs', which is covered by the sea at high tide.