La Bree-les-Bains

Population

La Bree-les-Bains has 800 inhabitants, called Brénais.

A bit of history

Since the nineteenth century, La Bree­les-Bains is the upper-class seaside resort on the island of Oleron.

His quiet beach, bordered by villas, has always been popular with family vacationers.

Until 1953, La Bree-les-Bains was part of the district of Saint-Georges d'Oleron. The village of La Bree had since then a large expansion, its urbanized areas are now almost reaching those of Saint-Denis.

Economy

Agriculture was the key resource of La Bree before the tourist boom of the last thirty years.

The largest company in La Bree, the marine farm of Douhet, is a leading producer of fry in France.

Remarkable places

• The mill of La Bree, which can't be visited, is the oldest of the island. Among the ten remaining mills, it is one of the best preserved, being the only mill on Oleron to have retained its mechanism.
• English people built most of these mills.
• La Bree's beachfront is characteristic of seaside resorts.
• In the district of La Bree-les-Bains, there is a salt pan still operating.

Accomodation

There are one hotel and three camping sites in La Bree, including one run by the city renting studios and mobile homes. It is also possible to rent houses for one or more weeks.