Château d'Oléron

Castle Le Château-d'Oléron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What to expect

The Château d'Oléron is a commune located on the Island of Oléron, in the Charente-Maritime department, southwestern France. The town is surrounded by fortifications in the form of a Bastion fort. It has a rich history, with the first fortifications and castle built in the 10th century, and later modified by famous engineers such as Vauban. The citadel and ramparts remain and can be visited

Plan your family visit to the Château d'Oléron with these blog insights 👇

Oléron Island with the family – our must-sees

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle with our bikes and were surprised to see many small houses of all colors, which were actually workshops of artists and creators

Highlights: We loved the fact that this place was not a tourist trap and that it showcased local artists ✨

What to see and do with family in Royan?

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the historic citadel and explored the oyster port

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the colorful oyster huts and the free wooden carousel ✨