Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
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
St. Denis-d'Oléron 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 896 | — |
| 1968 | 901 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 951 | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 1,004 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 1,107 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 1,221 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 1,283 | +5.1% |
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Décret du 2 mars 1962 portant changement de nom de communes, Journal officiel de la République française n° 0055, 7 March 1962, p. 2308.
External links
Media related to Saint-Denis-d'Oléron at Wikimedia Commons
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