Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Commune
Chassiron lighthouse
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Location within Nouvelle-Aquitaine region  Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Coordinates: 46°02′01″N 1°22′39″W / 46.0336°N 1.3775°W / 46.0336; -1.3775Coordinates: 46°02′01″N 1°22′39″W / 46.0336°N 1.3775°W / 46.0336; -1.3775
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Charente-Maritime
Arrondissement	Rochefort
Canton	Île d'Oléron
Intercommunality	Île-d'Oléron
Government
• Mayor (2008–2015)	Jean-Michel Masse
Area1	11.75 km2 (4.54 sq mi)
Population (2008)2	1,283
• Density	110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code	17323 /17650
Elevation	0–15 m (0–49 ft) (avg. 10 m or 33 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.

Geography

The town of Saint-Denis d'Oléron is located at the northern end of the Île d'Oléron, in the northwest of the Charente-Maritime department.

Activities

Saint-Denis d'Oleron is the northernmost town of the island. As a result, the town has managed to retain an environment in which nature, authenticity and recreation are in perfect harmony.

Among the local activities are: swimming for families on Boirie beach (which is lined with multicolored cabins), sports on the beach, bike trails along the coastline, walks on the marina (with assured access to local gastronomy), sea fishing and boat trips (daily).

The majestic Chassiron lighthouse is near the town, overlooking the Passage of Antioch, with unforgettable views from its summit at 46 meters.

Population

See also

• Communes of the Charente-Maritime department

References

• INSEE

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