Saint-Trojan-les-Bains

Population

Saint-Trojan has 1,500 inhabitants, called Saint-Trojannais.

A bit of history

Saint-Trojan-les-Bains was built three hundred years ago on the site of an older village buried under sand dunes.

Saint-Trojan welcomes holi­day­makers for more than a century. In its center, some villas are a reminder of early twentieth century seaside resorts.

The mimosa decorating gardens in Saint-Trojan was imported from the Riviera in the late nineteenth century. It is celebrated in February by a cavalcade.

Remarkable places

• Point of Manson, which is at the end of the "Petite Plage" ("small beach"), offers an interesting perspective on Oleron bridge and on the bridge over the Seudre.
• The museum called "Maison de l'huître oléronaise" introduces the history and technique of oyster farming.
• At the peak of the island, on the observatory dune, a surveillance tower is used to prevent fires.
• The beaches of Gatseau and Maumusson can be reached from Saint-Trojan by the "P'tit Train".

Accomodation

There are ten hotels, one club and four camping sites in Saint-Trojan.