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Oléron Island Bridge

Oléron Island Bridge

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Oléron Island Bridge

Recommended by 81 cyclists out of 87

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de la Gironde et de la Mer des Pertuis

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Location: France

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Top cycling routes to Oléron Island Bridge

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1. In the Coubre Forest – Saltworks Port loop from Royan

106km

06:08

340m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Seudre Bridge – Oléron Island Bridge loop from La Tremblade

63.5km

03:39

110m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

4.3

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3. Oléron Island Bridge – Château-d'Oléron Citadel loop from Beauchamp

26.3km

01:32

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Charlotte Monteil

July 25, 2023

The bridge does not have a real bike path. We drive, wedged between the railing and the trucks and cars (70km/h). It is not a safe route for cyclists with heavy luggage, children or trailers.
We read everywhere that there is a track and a sidewalk on this bridge. Don't trust it, it's absolutely false...

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Stéphane Leblanc

December 29, 2021

Fort Louvois is a 17th century maritime fortification, built on a rock submerged at high tide, between the Ile d'Oléron and the Marennes basin. Its construction, decided by Louvois, Minister of War of Louis XIV, was carried out from 1691 to 1694 according to the plans of Vauban. The objective is to cross cannon fire with the Citadel of Oléron to defend the maritime arsenal of Rochefort. Designed in the shape of a horseshoe, with a central keep protected by a drawbridge and a moat, it is reminiscent of medieval castles. Today, Fort Louvois opens its doors to you for an unusual and surprising visit! In the keep, a new scenography provides the keys to understanding the history of the fort. A relief map shows the coastal fortifications, from the Gironde to the Charente. At the top of the tower, orientation tables complete the panoramic view of the Coureau d'Oléron. Within the enclosure, discover the six barracks (where the garrison lives), the 24-pounder cannons and the powder magazine.

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February 15, 2020

Nice view of the viaduct. In the middle of the bridge we are the closest to see the fort in the sea.

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Elevation 70 m

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Oléron Island Bridge

1. In the Coubre Forest – Saltworks Port loop from Royan

2. Seudre Bridge – Oléron Island Bridge loop from La Tremblade

3. Oléron Island Bridge – Château-d'Oléron Citadel loop from Beauchamp

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