Saint-Trojan's little train and gardens of La Boirie

Saint-Trojan's little train

The P'tit Train allows access to Gatseau and Maumusson beaches at the South-West of the island.

It is the only means of transportation to the Maumusson beach as there is no road going there. It is a 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) ride from Saint-Trojan.

In operation since 1963, it has always been a tourist train.

Due to natural erosion of the dunes, the terminus of Maumusson had to be rebuilt several times. Otherwise, the terminal would currently be submerged more than half a mile in the ocean.

The P'tit Train is environmentally friendly. It works with frying oil recovered as part of a project with the association "Roule ta Frite".

Gardens of "La Boirie"

Between Saint-Pierre and Arceau, the "Gardens of la Boirie" are botanical gardens dedicated to perennials.

They are presented in a setting inspired by England and Asia.

The visit takes place in a calm and cool atmosphere through waterfalls and ponds. Plants are on sale after the tour.

House of Nature

The House of Nature organizes outings to discover the landscapes, flora and aquatic fauna of the island of Oleron.

At Chateau d'Oleron, a discovery trail located near the House of Nature is a funny way to acquire knowledge about the island's nature.