Top things to do in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron
Ideally located at the start of cycle paths and summer shuttles, your La Campière campsite in Saint-Georges-d’Oléron makes it easy to get to your favorite activities on the Ile d’Oléron. If the surrounding wide-open spaces offer the ideal backdrop foroutdoor activities for all the family, our island is full of activities and places that will delight young and old alike.
Activities for your children
The Île d’Oléron is surely one of the family vacation destinations with the most activities for young children. Situated between land and sea, our territory offers a wide range of educational workshops that encourage youngsters to cultivate their creativity while discovering the cultural heritage of the Île d’Oléron. Themes range from the Moulin de la Brée to the Maison paysanne and the marais aux oiseaux, to name but a few. Many other family activities are offered on the Ile d’Oléron in season. The tourist offices near the La Campière campsite will be able to guide you according to your tastes and interests.
A bike ride with the kids from the campsite takes you to the Prés Valet leisure park. It’s the ideal place for youngsters who love outdoor activities. A skateboard track, a city park, inflatable games and even a mini-port with electric boats make up a leisure complex that’s sure to delight every child.
This 14-hectare natural area is an ideal place for family get-togethers, inviting you to relax around its pond and picnic area.
Family activities on the Ile d’Oléron
Family seaside vacations are an opportunity to share unique moments with children and create unforgettable memories.
Beyond the many activities that the seaside invites us to share with our families, the little train of Saint-Trojan is surely one of the activities we remember the longest. Departing from Saint-Trojan station, this emblematic train serves the beaches of Gatseau and Maumusson on the wild coast , crossing six kilometers of pine forests.
Still in the south of the island, the most playful can compete on the Ti’parc accrobranches course in the commune of Château d’Oléron.
In the immediate vicinity of La Campière campsite, in the commune of Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, youngsters will be delighted to meet the Ânes d’Oléron. This educational farm is the ideal place to spend a unique moment with the whole family around shared activities.
In the evenings, many night markets are organized in different villages on the Ile d’Oléron, with entertainment for all. The Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron funfair is a must for family fun all summer long. Finally, the Iléo water park welcomes you to its family areas with slides, river of buoys, splashpad and other pools. Older children will appreciate the solarium and relaxation area (hammam, sauna, spa…).
Sports activities
When you stay at La Campière campsite, you’re ideally placed to discover the wildest part of the island, with easy access to the widest range of sporting activities, both on land and at sea.
From the campsite, take advantage of the many hiking and mountain-biking trails, including the brand-new 105-kilometer Chemin d’Oléron around the Ile d’Oléron. You can also enjoy a horseback ride through the marshes or along the beaches of Saint-Georges-d’Oléron.
Lovers of cycling will find it easy to explore our beautiful commune of Saint-Georges-d’Oléron, thanks to the 160 kilometers of cycle paths starting from the campsite.
Water sports enthusiasts choose to stay at camping La Campière for its direct access to the most beautiful surf and foil spots on the Ile d’Oléron, with their three surf schools. To discover or perfect your sailing skills, head for the port of Saint-Denis-d’Oléron, 6 kilometers from the campsite, accessible by bike via the cycle paths. Paddleboarding or canoeing on the channels of Saint-Georges-d’Oléron is a great way to get away from it all and contemplate the wild flora and fauna of the Ile d’Oléron. The more adventurous or seabed lovers can enjoy snorkeling or take advantage of Chaucre’s diving school “Les joyeux corsaires” to admire the underwater wealth of our coastline.
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