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What to see and do in Boyardville on the island of Oléron (France)

Boyardville harbor on the island of Oléron in western France
Boyardville harbor on the island of Oléron in western France

Tu sightseeing trip to La Rochelle  should not be limited to visiting this beautiful city in the west of France, to stroll through its historic port, climb its famous towers or tour your great Aquarius.

The islands what do you find near La Rochelle They will show you very beautiful corners.

Specifically, I am going to highlight the port of Boyardville, in the nearby Oléron island, the famous oyster island and the second largest in France, after Corsica.

Boyardville It can be your starting point for a boat trip to see possibly the most famous of all the great fortifications in the area, Fort Boyard.

This small spa town shows you a charming port which, unlike what is usual, extends along a channel, that of Perrotine.

In addition to the boats that crowd the marina, along the canal you can see traditional fishing boats, but also sports boats at the door of houses with the typical architecture of the area.

Boyardville It dates back precisely to the time of the construction of Fort Boyard, at the time of Napoleon Bonaparte.

In this town located next to the large beach that is bordered by lush Saumonards Forest, the workers who participated in said construction resided.

And in this area there are also the quarries from which the stones for the fortification were extracted.

Photos Boyardville in Oléron

In advance of your visit, here is a gallery of photos of Boyardville on the island of Oléron, near La Rochelle.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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