Plage de la Giraudière

Bordered by pine forest, this beach is one of the best surf spots on the island of Oleron.
plage de la giraudière
plage de la giraudière
plage de la giraudière

Dates & opening times

Open all days from 01/09/2026 to 31/12/2026

unsupervised swimming

Description

3 km of golden sand on the edge of the Atlantic await you... Invigorating waves for swimmers and surfers, little water breaks for children... High or low tide, you can always swim here!

Surfing, kite surfing and sand yachting are available all year round. The northern part of the beach is reserved for naturists.

Various facilities are available in season: beach access mat, first-aid post, surf and bodyboard rental and lessons, bar-restaurant, toilets (accessible to the disabled and open from April to All Saints' Day).



Regulations :

Dogs and horses, with the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs, are not allowed from 06/15 to 09/30 inclusive. Please refer to the municipal by-law posted at the beach entrance.



Motorized traffic is prohibited. Bicycles, with the exception of fat bikes, are permitted from sunrise to sunset in low season. From 15/06 to 15/09, they are permitted before 10 a.m. and after 8 p.m.



Surfing, kitesurfing and sand yachting zones are delimited.

Tracking

Plage de la Giraudière Plage de la Giraudière17370, Le Grand-Village-PlageFrance

Itinerary

Characteristics

Utilities
Picnic area
Beach
First aid station
Toilets
Car park
Free car park
Services
Supervised beach
Languages
French
Disability access
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Surroundings
Cycle track/route within 500 m
Close to a public transportation
Near shuttle stop
Waterside
On an island
Feet in the water: beach
Coastal
Village -2 km away
Sea view
Sandy beach
Types of activities and facilities
Water sports
Beach / Bathing Area

Charges

Gratuit