Camping by the sea on the Ile d’Oléron
Campsite close to the beach
Dreaming of a seaside holiday on the island of Oléron? Discover our campsite in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, just a stone’s throw from the beaches.
So you can be sure of a holiday punctuated by swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and naps on the sand!
The Sables Vignier beach is one of the most remarkable on the Ile d’Oléron. It appears in ancient iconography of the island. What’s so special about it that even our forefathers, who didn’t bathe, kept it on their shelves?
First of all, it’s on the island’s Atlantic coast, the famous ” wild coast “, with its sunsets, tidal waves, tall grasses and immortal dune flowers. Opposite is America! But this is Paradise!
Whether you’re lazing on the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast or renting equipment for your water sports activities, we’ve got it all for your seaside holiday in Poitou-Charentes!
In terms of size, it forms a wide west-facing cove between Pointe de la Chardonnière to the south and Pointe de Chaucre to the north. So there are no dangerous currents along this Oleron beach.
It’s wide enough for everyone to put their towel down, and if the tide is very high, you only need to walk a few dozen metres to the right to find your own quiet spot, as it’s so long.
Its golden sand is fine, but not too fine, and is very pleasant to the touch as it rolls under your feet. It’s a joy to sink your toes in with every step.
On the left-hand side of the beach, the landscape changes. Mother Nature has given this beach a rocky foreshore prolific in underwater flora and fauna: this is the Pointe de la Chardonnière*, stretching out over 2 nautical miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Over 3.7 km….
The beach is supervised during the high season. It is accessible by a wooden path in summer. For people with reduced mobility, a tiralo is available on request from the supervisors.
*Not to be confused with the Pointe de la Chardonnière in Haute-Savoie, which rises to 2723 m – it’s not the same thing!
Water sports on the Ile d’Oléron
At low tide, some fish on foot, others fish with angling, still others paint the iridescent contours of this natural plateau, and still others set off on a voyage of discovery with a book in their pocket.
If you walk a little further along the beach, you’ll find a sailing school.
In the evening, enjoy a picnic with family and neighbors, or stroll along the beach to admire the sunset. Emotions guaranteed. Every night is different.
Back at the campsite in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, you can extend your swim in our pool while listening to the sound of the waves on the beach. Fffrrrouushhh!
The Lazor pirate
A little history for this beach. Who was Pirate Lazor?
A long time ago, the island of Oleron was not very rich and there lived a man called Lazor, who understood very well the disastrous role that the rocky plateau outcropping at the Pointe de la Chardonnière could play (see above). He tied lamps to his donkey’s neck and gave it a ride up the dune.
From a distance, after dark and in heavy weather, sailors thought they were approaching the northern tip of the island (where the Chassiron lighthouse now stands). In the early hours of the morning, Lazor and his pirates would come to collect the goods that had washed up on the sand… brought in by the tide.
Pirates!
Comfortable accommodation
3 accommodation options are available at our campsite on the seaside island of Oléron: camping pitches, mobile homes and unusual rentals.
Campsite pitch
Fans of traditional camping in a tent, or those travelling in a camper van, will turn to camping pitches on the Ile d’Oléron. Shady or sunny, with a surface area of 80 to 120 m², our pitches promise you a relaxing and exotic stay in Charente-Maritime.
Le mobil-home
Do you like the comfort of a mobile home? With its well-appointed, functional rooms, this rental is perfect for an optimal stay. Suitable for 1 to 9 people, with 1 to 4 bedrooms, our mobile homes on the Ile d’Oléron have relaxing bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with WC, a convivial lounge and a terrace surrounded by nature.
Unusual rentals
Looking for a bit of originality for your holiday in Charente-Maritime? Our campsite in the heart of the seaside island of Oléron offers you the chance to stay in unusual accommodation. You can choose to book the Coco Sweet, the Tente Kenya or the Barrel. You’ll immediately fall in love with these charming accommodations for 2 or 4 people. With no sanitary facilities, these atypical accommodations promise you an original stay with rudimentary comfort.
The advantages of camping by the sea
A seaside campsite on the Ile d’Oléron is your guarantee of a relaxing, bathing holiday. Our 3-star Les Sables Vignier Plage campsite is just 300 metres from the beach. Visit the Sables Vignier beach in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, the Menounière beach next to the campsite near Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron or the Bonnes beach, also in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron.
Throughout your stay, you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean, play with your children in the sand, sunbathe on the beach or take a stroll along the water’s edge.
Get ready for an aquatic holiday in Charente-Maritime!
A seaside campsite with swimming pool
The Atlantic Ocean isn’t the only water you’ll be swimming in during your holiday, as our 3-star campsite has a lovely swimming pool.
You can relax in the water throughout your stay at Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, especially after your days out visiting this beautiful island in Charente-Maritime. Your children will be delighted to splash around in the campsite pool on the Ile d’Oléron and play water games with their holiday friends. Afterwards, the whole family can relax on a deckchair by the water.
What’s more, our campsite on the Ile d’Oléron by the sea organises aquatic activities such as aquagym and aquabike classes, as well as aqua-relaxation.
A wide range of activities and services
At the 3-star Les Sables Vignier Plage campsite, the whole family can take part in fun activities and entertainment. Children’s club, pétanque, football or basketball matches, table tennis, as well as billiards, table football and games in the children’s play area – here’s just a taste of what’s in store for you during your holidays at our campsite!
As for services, take advantage of our restaurant, launderette, library, games library, Wi-Fi connection and communal barbecues. See you soon at our campsite by the sea on the Ile d’Oléron, in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron!
