Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
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Saint-Denis-d'Oléron | |
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 Chassiron lighthouse | |
Location of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron  | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
| Arrondissement | Rochefort |
| Canton | Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron |
| Intercommunality | Île-d'Oléron |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2015) | Jean-Michel Masse |
| Area 1 | 11.75 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | 1,283 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 17323 /17650 |
| Elevation | 0–15 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. | |
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.
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
Saint-Denis d'Oleron 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
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1962 | 896 | — |
| 1968 | 901 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 951 | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 1,004 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 1,107 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 1,221 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 1,283 | +5.1% |
See also
References
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