A la carte stays

Arc en Ciel Oléron, holiday village located in the heart of the forest in the south of the island,
is the ideal starting point to discover an authentic island and shine in Charente-Maritime.

Examples of stays offered to groups.

A la carte stay? Our team is at your disposal for any information

Oléron in complete freedom / 8 days_7 nights

Here is a suggested stay, which you can adapt to your convenience from 77€ / per night

D1: Welcome to the Island of Oléron!

Arrival at the holiday village from 17 p.m.
Installation in the rooms.

Welcome drink and information meeting!

Dinner and free evening.

D2: Discovery of La Pointe Sud! (Half day or full day hikes 5kms and 9kms)

Discovery of St Trojan-les-bains, its port and its Belle Époque villas (5kms). Lunch in the village, in the afternoon discover the southern tip of Oléron through a hike to the Pointe de Maumusson and the beach of Gatseau. (9kms)

Dinner and lively evening!

D3: A bowl of iodized air! (Day hike 9.5kms)

Departure for the day for the rocky coast which stretches to the Chassiron Lighthouse) in the far north of the island.

Breath of iodized air guaranteed…! We continue our visit with the port of Cotinière artisanal fishing. Back in the village, enjoy a Mussel Eglade, this tasty local dish with spectacular preparation!

Dinner and lively evening!

D4: Discovering the White Gold! (Hike ½ day 9kms)

Hike through the forest and marshes to Port des Salines. (9kms) for guided tour of the Port des Salines, natural setting labeled Pôle-Nature, which offers to reveal the history of Oleron salt production and the know-how of the salt worker.

Lunch in the village and free afternoon.

Dinner and free evening.

D5: On the way to the island of Aix! (Day hike 7kms)

Embark on a sea cruise with a stopover on the island of Aix departing from the port of Boyardville. Free afternoon on the island of Aix.

Dinner and animated evening!

D6: Hiking and heritage! (Day hike 10kms)

After breakfast, you leave with a picnic for a hike from the village to the Citadel of Château d'Oléron, passing through the marshes and the Ors channel. Free time to stroll through the colorful artists' cabins.

Dinner and animated evening!

D7: Discovering oyster farming.

Free morning

In the afternoon discover the site of Fort Royer. In this natural environment, discovery of oyster farming which will be made to you, the visit ends with a oyster tasting.

Dinner and free evening.

D8: Departure               

After breakfast, release from accommodation before 09:30.

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From one strait to another / 7 Days _ 6 nights

D1 Welcome and presentation of the program. Welcome drink.

D2 • Discovery of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains and the magnificent beaches of the south of the island aboard the P'tit train to the Pertuis de Maumusson.

D3 • Cruise around Fort Boyard®. Discovery and tasting of oysters and Pineau des Charentes.

D4 • Visit of Rochefort and its royal rope factory. At the port of Salines, free time in a guinguette atmosphere.

D5 • Discovery of the northern tip of the island with the Chassiron lighthouse, passing through the colorful and lively port of La Cotinière.

D6 • Visit of the Citadel and artists' cabins in the port of Château d'Oléron. Preparation of an églade of mussels that you will taste with a local aperitif.

D7 • Departure.

Between land and sea: Oléron

Stay 7 days / 6 nights in full board

Day 1 - Welcome and presentation of the program with 1 cruise and 4 animated evenings.

Day 2 - The seaside resort of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains : the port, the typical alleys, the architecture. The southern tip aboard the little train.

Day 3 - Rochefort : port in the middle of the land, visit of the Corderie Royale. Le Moulin des Loges, the last tide mill in Europe. Visit of the Tour de Broue and Brouage.

Day 4 - La Rochelle by the sea : after walking along Fort Boyard®, discover the city and the port on foot. Lunch in La Rochelle. Free afternoon.

Day 5 - Departure for the rocky coast with the Chassiron Lighthouse, the very colorful port of La Cotinière and then the port of Salines. Guided tour of a saltworks. Oyster tasting.

Day 6 - Chateau d'Oleron : guided tour of the citadel. Free afternoon around the swimming pool or the bowling alley! Seafood evening.

Day 7 - After breakfast, it's already time to leave.

This program is given as an indication. Do not hesitate to contact us to prepare your tailor-made stay!

   
   

 

Rather nature, culture or terroir?

Enjoy the riches of an authentic island!

Marsh, refuge of a multitude of easily observable birds, saltworks, oyster farming.

Fish locks, fishermen's houses, mills: so many testimonies of the life of the Oléronais.

In terms of flavors: oysters, mussels, pineau and salt.

We will be able to meet your desires for discovery around a theme or circuits!

A charming stopover: Oléron

Want to discover Oléron and its surroundings differently?
Contact us!

Discover the Cotinière port, from the website of Fort Royer with presentation of the oyster farming activity. Visit of La Rochelle, the port and its aquarium as well as a bottle.

Tasting of oysters and Pineau.

Embark on a cruise around Fort Boyard and go aboard the Little train on rail from St Trojan-les-Bains to Pointe de Maumusson.