Boyardville - Walk to the Beach!
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* All sea sports are available less than 1 km away (sailing, scuba diving, surf, windsurf, jet ski, fishing, tennis, golf, etc.)
* Bird watching, bicycling through forest and marshes,
* Canoeing in the marsh backwaters,
* Sand dunes and fine sandy beaches.
ABOUT THE AREA
The island is part of the Cognac region of France, with many local blends available; along with the local speciality called "Pineau des Charente" - a fortified wine blended from grape juice and Cognac.
Boyardville, has a splendid marina, and lovely sandy beach, with views of famous Fort Boyard
La Cotiniere - a small fishing village to the west is an active fishing town being the premier port for shrimps. Overlooking the busy harbour is a small but varied fish market selling not only fish but mussels and oysters - the other specialities of the island.
The main town on the island - St Pierre - is inland and is a 5-minute drive away, providing a more varied range of shops and a busy weekly market. At the southern end of the island is the town of Le Chateau which has an excellent weekly market as well as an impressive ruined castle called "The Citadel"
During the busy summer months, besides a great many visitors, the island is visited by a number of attractions - including fairgrounds, circus, children's theatre groups, a variety of concerts and other forms of entertainment. Outside of the summer months, the island quietens down but still provides a wide range of things to do and see but in a more tranquil atmosphere. There is an abundance of fine restaurants conveniently situated near to the house. For those interested in walking and cycling, the island is ideal. Bicycles can be hired in nearby towns.
ACCESS
Ile d'Oleron is easily accessible by car via roads from La Rochelle, or Royan. There are international airports at Bordeaux (Aerlingus to Dublin, Flybe to Bristol, Southampton, bmibaby to Manchester, Birmingham) and La Rochelle (Flybe to Birmingham, Southampton; Ryanair to Stansted) (1 hour's drive).
The beach is a short walk away!
Ile d'Oleron is well known for its lovely walks, and sauvage beaches
 Location of Maison de Famille on Ile d'Oleron, Charente Maritime |
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YOUR RENTAL, ILE D'OLERON. SLEEPS 6 - 8
$ and £ prices are approximate; rental costs are based on the Euro value. Rental is Saturday to Saturday.
| WEEKLY RATES - RENTAL 2007 | £ GBP | $ US | EUROS |
| REST OF YEAR | £440 | $760 | €650 |
| JULY AND AUGUST | £540 | $940 | €800 |
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E-mail: yourrental@southfrance.com
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