Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ dəni dɔleʁɔ̃], literally Saint-Denis of Oléron) is a commune on Oléron Island, located in the French department of Charente-Maritime, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (before 2015: Poitou-Charentes).

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Commune
Chassiron lighthouse
Chassiron lighthouse
Coat of arms of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Coat of arms
Location of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is located in France
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Coordinates: 46°02′01″N 1°22′39″W
CountryFrance
RegionNouvelle-Aquitaine
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
ArrondissementRochefort
CantonÎle d'Oléron
IntercommunalityÎle-d'Oléron
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Joseph Huot[1]
Area
1
11.75 km2 (4.54 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
1,297
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
17323 /17650
Elevation0–15 m (0–49 ft)
(avg. 10 m or 33 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

The town of Saint-Denis d'Oléron is located at the northern end of the Île d'Oléron, in the northwest of the Charente-Maritime department.

Activities

St. Denis-d'Oléron is the northernmost town of the island. As a result, the town has managed to retain an environment in which nature, authenticity and recreation are in perfect harmony.

Among the local activities are: swimming for families on Boirie beach (which is lined with multicolored cabins), sports on the beach, bike trails along the coastline, walks on the marina (with assured access to local gastronomy), sea fishing and boat trips (daily).

The majestic Chassiron lighthouse is near the town, overlooking the Passage of Antioch, with unforgettable views from its summit at 46 meters.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962896—    
1968901+0.6%
1975951+5.5%
19821,004+5.6%
19901,107+10.3%
19991,221+10.3%
20081,283+5.1%

See also

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.


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