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Walk around the citadel of Château-d'Oléron

An easy and quick visit to the city of Château-d'Oléron located not far from the bridge of Oléron.

Construction of the citadel began in 1630, and was partly designed by Vauban. A visit to the Château-d'Oléron citadel offers a fine view of the whole region. There are perhaps a few missing information panels on the history of the citadel. There is, however, the eternal sign of repentance about the triangular slave trade.

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Duration: 3 h.
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The Royal Gate

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The Royal Gate
Visits to the citadel are free of charge. The Porte Royale provides access to the arsenal and powder magazine. Built in the 17th century, this imposing gateway was once the main point of access to the fortress.

The horned work

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The horned work
The Horned Works is a set of ditches and escarpments that slowed down the enemy's progression.

Château d'Oléron beach

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Château d'Oléron beach
A lovely little beach along the citadel, but not the most beautiful beach on the island.

The ramparts of the citadel

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The ramparts of the citadel
The citadel of Oléron is an imposing fortress. Built in the 17th century under Louis XIV, it was designed to protect the island from outside attack. With its massive walls and watchtowers, the citadel offers a fascinating insight into the region's military history.

La Phibie

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La Phibie
This body of water is only connected to the sea at high tide. In this area, with no waves or currents, children can enjoy swimming in complete peace and quiet.

Along the citadel

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Along the citadel
A moat runs along the ramparts to protect the fortress from attack.

The center of Château-d'Oléron

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The center of Château-d'Oléron
The majority of the city is located inside the citadel.

Designers' huts

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Designers' huts
The cabanes de créateurs on the Ile d'Oléron are renovated former oyster huts that have been transformed into artists' studios.

Other creators' huts

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Other creators' huts
These huts house the unique creations of local artists, ranging from sculptures to paintings and pottery. It's a great place to discover local crafts.

Le plan de la citadelle

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Le plan de la citadelle
You can make a complete tour of the citadel.

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