The best walks and hikes around Saint-Denis-D'Oléron

Traces of the first jetty at the port of Saint-Denis date back to the 12th century, used for transporting Chassiron wine to La Rochelle. Official documents appear in the 17th century, including taxes intended to finance the port's renovation. In the 17th and 18th centuries, numerous works on jetty, dikes, and repairs to combat silting were carried out regularly. Constant silting was the main problem—despite successive works, the port continued to silt up, which hampered its functionality. At the beginning of the 19th century, the idea of a protected port was abandoned and the breakwater was destroyed. Between the 1920s and 1930s, the port was gradually abandoned due to silting, lack of traffic, and also changes in transportation modes (railways, etc.). With the rise of tourism in the mid-late 20th century, the rehabilitation project was put back on the agenda. The new marina was inaugurated on July 23, 1989. It offers several hundred moorings (approximately 700-750 depending on the source) and replaces the old port, which was unusable due to the sand. In 2006, a commercial area and service infrastructure (restaurants, shops, bicycle rentals, etc.) were added around the port to make it more attractive to boaters and visitors.

This marina dates back to the 12th century, the result of significant commercial activity between Oléron and Northern Europe. Access Easy access by boat. Regulated access. Fixed or organized mooring. Free parking nearby. On-site Access for people with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi access. Water supply. Electricity supply. Gas station. Restrooms and toilets. Technical Area 12 docks: from A to L • Dock A: Visitor pontoon • 1 pontoon for professionals (P) • 1 fuel pontoon • 1 landing stage pontoon • 1 waiting pontoon near the slipway Equipment on the pontoons • Emergency buoy • Electrical and water terminals • Emergency ladder • Fire extinguisher Onshore parking • Vessels may be moored on land for a maximum of 11 consecutive months • Contact the harbor master's office for information on the various packages Career area • 10 spaces • Mini-waste disposal center available Launching • Paid access to the port slipway • Various packages and subscriptions available Shipyards • Technical Stopover 0546757106 or 0680034248 escaletechnique0469@orange.fr • Lumina Shipyard 0681088471 chantier.lumina@orange.fr

As you head towards the port, AIDA signs line Port Avenue. In keeping with the association's objectives, AIDA wanted to create a link between the port and the village center and highlight the town's "remarkable points." To date, the thirty or so signs installed allow for a circular stroll through the village. If you would like to view all the signs, click on the link https://aida17650.fr/panneaux-patrimoine/

This marina was established in the 12th century, the result of significant commercial activity between Oléron and Northern Europe. Tel: +33 5 46 47 97 97 VHF 9 Reservations: +33 5 46 47 97 97 Website Access The port of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is located east of the northern tip of the island of Oléron, 0.8 miles south of the Palles beacon. Easy access by boat. Regulated access. Fixed or organized mooring. Free parking nearby. On-site Access for people with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi access. Water supply. Electricity supply. Gas station. Restrooms and toilets. Technical Area 12 docks: from A to L • Dock A: Visitor pontoon • 1 pontoon for professionals (P) • 1 fuel pontoon • 1 jetty pontoon • 1 waiting pontoon near the slipway Equipment on the pontoons • Emergency buoy • Electrical and water terminals • Emergency ladder • Fire extinguisher Onshore parking • Vessels can be moored on land for a maximum of 11 consecutive months • Contact the harbor master's office for information on the various packages Career area • 10 spaces • Mini-waste disposal center available Launching • Paid access to the port slipway • Various packages and subscriptions available Shipyards • Technical Stopover 0546757106 or 0680034248 escaletechnique0469@orange.fr • Lumina Shipyard 0681088471 chantier.lumina@orange.fr

In accordance with the association's objectives, AÏDA wanted to create a link between the port and the village center and highlight the town's "remarkable points." To date, the thirty or so signs installed allow for a circular stroll to discover the village. Some posters are featured in photos on this must-see site. If you would like to view them all, click on the link below: https://aida17650.fr/panneaux-patrimoine/

The colorful cabins are not only very decorative, but also a historical relic from when sea bathing became fashionable in the second half of the 19th century and people needed a place to change.

Walk-in lighthouse with website for reservations. https://www.chassiron.net/

The fish lock erected here is a model to illustrate its operation. Today, 17 locks are still in operation along the coasts of the islands of Oléron.