European Heritage Days 2026 - Tours of La Citadelle

Guided and informative tours of the Oléron Citadel site as well as the town. Four tours are scheduled, all focusing on the ancient city of Oléron. No reservation required. Meet at the foot of the citadel’s access ramp or on the church square.
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Journées européennes du patrimoine 2026 - Visites de La Citadelle

Dates & opening times

Open from 19/09/2026 to 20/09/2026 the les week-ends as of 10:30 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 17:00

Description

Oléron, ancient town, how beautiful your history is!

With a history spanning two millennia, the small and very ancient village of OLERON—the name given to it by our ancestors—boasts a rich and beautiful history that we invite you to discover over two days:



Saturday, September 19, 2026

– 10:00 a.m. Meet at the citadel, ramp on the harbor side;

– 3:00 p.m. Tour of the town’s neighborhoods: Meet at the church square, Rue Pierre Wiehn;

Sunday, September 20, 2026

- 10:00 a.m. Meet at the citadel, ramp on the harbor side;

- 3:00 p.m. Meet at the citadel, ramp on the harbor side.



These guided tours, backed by extensive documentation, highlight the research conducted by a team of local scholars and the latest discoveries.

Lasting approximately 2 hours, these tours are primarily intended for history enthusiasts.

Tracking

European Heritage Days 2026 - Tours of La Citadelle Citadelle du Château d'Oléronrendez-vous au pied du plan incliné, côté port ou parvis de l'église17480, Le Château-d'OléronFrance

Itinerary

Characteristics

Languages
French
Type
Cultural
Themes
Historic
Categories
Guided tour

Charges

Gratuit

Contact

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