Saint-Georges d'Oléron

Population

Saint-Georges has 3,300 inhabitants, called Saint-Georgeais. Saint-Georges is the largest district in Oleron

Its main villages are Boyardville and Chau­cre on the east, Chéray and Domino on the west.

Remarkable places

• The church of Saint-Georges, which is classified as a historical monu­ment, was built between the eleventh and the thirteenth century. The nave and its beautiful portal have a roman style.
• The market hall of Saint-Georges d'Oleron has a slate roof. It was built in the late nineteenth century.
• The castle Fournier, built in the second half of the nineteenth century, is located in downtown St. George. Its facade can be admired, but the castle can not be visited.
• The "boat house" ("maison paquebot"), visible from the beach bordering the harbour of Douhet, is built on a bunker. Sequences of the movie "Liberté-Oléron" were filmed there.
• The village of Sauzelle is one of the oldest and most charming villages on the island of Oleron. When salt pans were active, Sauzelle held an important role in their operations.
• In summer, a large market is held daily in Domino.
• Both ports in St. Georges are located on the east side: Boyardville is a fishing and yachting port while Douhet is dedicated to yachting.

Accomodation

There are nine hotels and twenty camping sites in Saint-Georges.