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Things to see in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron (France): 13 places and when to go
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a town in France, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Food and drink (3), With kids (2). The best known are Fort Boyard, Chassiron lighthouse and Lanterne des morts de Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.9531, -1.3498
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Food and drink (3) · With kids (2) · Beaches (2) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 135 km as the crow flies
What to see in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
The places in and around Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort BoyardFort in Charente-Maritime, France12 km
- Chassiron lighthouseLighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France11 km
- Lanterne des morts de Saint-Pierre-d'OléronLantern of the dead located in Charente-Maritime, in France3.5 km
- Musée de l’Île d’OléronMuseum in France3.5 km
- Château de BonnemieCastle2.8 km
- Église de Saint-Georges-d'OléronChurch located in Charente-Maritime, in France3.2 km
- ÎléOWith kids8.8 km
- Le Marais aux OiseauxWith kids · Wildlife6.5 km
- Maison FavreWinery4 m
- Plage de la BoirieBeach in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, France9.1 km
- Plage de la PhibieBeach14 km
- Vignoble Mage Et FilsWinery1.8 km
- Vignoble VincentWinery2.8 km
When to go to Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
The best time to visit Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. In June, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- La Rochelle37 places28 km
- Avenue Camille Pelletan13 places30 km
- Les Mathes10 places31 km
- Soulac-sur-Mer14 places52 km
- Le Bernard22 places56 km
- Saintes20 places58 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron?
The best known: Fort Boyard, Chassiron lighthouse, Lanterne des morts de Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, Musée de l’Île d’Oléron, Château de Bonnemie. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 135 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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