Saint-Georges and Saint-Pierre

Saint-Gorges d'Oleron

Saint-Georges has 3,300 inhabitants, called Saint-Georgeais. Saint-Georges is the largest district in Oleron

Its main villages are Boyardville and Chau­cre on the east, Chéray and Domino on the west.

Remarkable places

• The church of Saint-Georges, which is classified as a historical monu­ment, was built between the eleventh and the thirteenth century. The nave and its beautiful portal have a roman style.
• The market hall of Saint-Georges d'Oleron has a slate roof. It was built in the late nineteenth century.
• The castle Fournier, built in the second half of the nineteenth century, is located in downtown St. George. Its facade can be admired, but the castle can not be visited.
• The "boat house" ("maison paquebot"), visible from the beach bordering the harbour of Douhet, is built on a bunker. Sequences of the movie "Liberté-Oléron" were filmed there.
• The village of Sauzelle is one of the oldest and most charming villages on the island of Oleron. When salt pans were active, Sauzelle held an important role in their operations.
• In summer, a large market is held daily in Domino.
• Both ports in St. Georges are located on the east side: Boyardville is a fishing and yachting port while Douhet is dedicated to yachting.

Accomodation

There are nine hotels and twenty camping sites in Saint-Georges.

Saint-Pierre d'Oleron

Saint-Pierre has 6,200 inhabitants, called Saint-Pierrois.

Saint-Pierre d'Oléron is the French district with the largest number of villages. The main ones are Arceau, La Cotinière, Matha and La Menounière.

A bit of history

French academician Pierre Loti (1850-1923) spent much of his childhood in Saint-Pierre, in the house he called "maison des aïeules" ("house of the grandmothers").

In accordance with the wishes expressed in his will, he was buried in the garden of the house. His tomb can not be visited.

Remarkable places

• The church of Saint-Pierre, the lantern of the dead and Oleron island museum are presented on the page dedicated to tourism in Saint-Pierre d'Oleron.
• The fishing port of La Cotinière is the largest one in the department.
• Fort-Royer oyster-farming site should be visited to discover the breeding of oysters.
• The gardens called "Jardins de la Boirie" are dedicated to perennials.
• The Protestant church, where the funeral of Pierre Loti has been celebrated, was built in 1833.
• The castle of Bonnemie was built in the seventeenth century. Note its four towers and the unusual shape of the roof of the dungeon.

Accomodation

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