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The Château d’Oléron This old fi shing port owes its name to the medieval chateau positioned on this side of the island. Its strategic importance has always been obvious to all, from Richelieu, who built a citadel, to Louis XIV, who ordered his military architect, Vauban, to consolidate the defence system, and the Germans. Of interest are the 17th century centre and the remains of the fortifi ed walls. The old oyster-growers’ cabins in the harbour have been renovated and made available to local art and craft workers.

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Château de Beaulon - 25 rue St-Vincent - 17240 Saint-Dizant-du-Gua - Tél. 05 46 49 96 13 Château de Ransanne - 3 rue du Château - 17250 Soulognonne - Tél. 05 46 93 15 79 Le jardin de Pomone Le jardin

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La Fayolle - 12 rue du Château d’eau - 17400 Saint-Denis du Pin - Tél. 05 46 32 32 38 Abbaye de Fontdouce - 17770 Saint-Bris-des-Bois - Tél. 05 46 74 77 98

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