{"id":45770,"date":"2023-11-12T10:57:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-12T09:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/que-faire-cotiniere-ile-oleron\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:35:05","slug":"what-to-do-la-cotiniere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/","title":{"rendered":"Our tips for visiting La Cotini\u00e8re and its port on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Cotini\u00e8re is a charming fishing port on the west coast of the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. We think it&#8217;s one of the island&#8217;s must-visit villages, with its lively port, fish market and pretty craft stores.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re currently living on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, and we&#8217;d like to share some of our best addresses with you. Here&#8217;s our selection of things to do in La Cotini\u00e8re during your stay on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"697e8b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #697e8b;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47708 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111005400-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#What_to_do_in_La_Cotiniere\" >What to do in La Cotini\u00e8re<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Stroll_along_the_harbour\" >Stroll along the harbour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Visit_the_fish_market\" >Visit the fish market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Discover_the_day_and_night_markets_in_La_Cotiniere\" >Discover the day and night markets in La Cotini\u00e8re<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#The_beaches_of_La_Cotiniere\" >The beaches of La Cotini\u00e8re<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Discover_Saint-Nicolas_church\" >Discover Saint-Nicolas church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Explore_the_island_by_bike_from_La_Cotiniere\" >Explore the island by bike from La Cotini\u00e8re<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Where_to_eat_in_La_Cotiniere\" >Where to eat in La Cotini\u00e8re?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Which_hotel_to_stay_at_in_La_Cotiniere\" >Which hotel to stay at in La Cotini\u00e8re?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-la-cotiniere\/#Which_campsite_to_stay_at\" >Which campsite to stay at?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>What to do in La Cotini\u00e8re<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_along_the_harbour\"><\/span>Stroll along the harbour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the island&#8217;s main activities is fishing: the port of La Cotini\u00e8re is France&#8217;s 7th largest fishing port, and the largest in Charente-Maritime.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend taking a stroll around the harbor to watch the small boats, and perhaps witness the return of the fishing boats. You can watch the bustle of activity around the <strong>fish auction<\/strong>. This will give you an authentic insight into local maritime life.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided tours are available to learn more about the <strong>port&#8217;s assets<\/strong> and the <strong>various fishing techniques<\/strong>, and some tours also include a visit to the fish auction.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing to do when you&#8217;re in the port of Cotin\u00e8re is to sample a <strong>delicious ice cream<\/strong> from the<strong>Angelys<\/strong> ice cream parlour, sitting on one of the benches facing the port. You&#8217;ll probably come across us doing the same thing as you!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tour times and prices are available from the island&#8217;s various tourist offices. Out of season, 1 visit per week is organized on average.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"667479\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #667479;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47683 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110229058-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"696e8e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #696e8e;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47733 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111607423-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"756e50\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #756e50;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47698 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110816959-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_fish_market\"><\/span>Visit the fish market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fish auction is the place where seafood products are sold by <strong>auction<\/strong>. During the high season, and once a month the rest of the year, you can attend <strong>morning guided tours <\/strong>of the newly renovated fish market.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tours will give you an insight into how the auctions work, and how the fish are sorted, classified and sold. An instructive experience to discover what goes on behind the scenes of artisanal fishing.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For early risers, watching the fish being unloaded can be an emotional experience. You&#8217;ll see the hustle and bustle of sailors unloading fish, and the efficiency of the chain that brings them to market.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tour times and prices are available from the island&#8217;s various tourist offices.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"588cb4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #588cb4;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-1200x904.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47728 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-1200x904.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-400x301.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-512x386.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-1536x1157.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111412250-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_day_and_night_markets_in_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>Discover the day and night markets in La Cotini\u00e8re<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the school vacations, the port of La Cotini\u00e8re is one of the liveliest spots on the island of Oleron. To sample local produce and discover local specialities such as Marennes-Ol\u00e9ron oysters or the famous salted butter caramels, take advantage of the markets held regularly in the village.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also the place to discover and exchange with <strong>local craftsmen<\/strong>, where you can find quality souvenirs: jewelry, decorative objects, textile creations&#8230; In high season, the market <strong>takes place every morning<\/strong>, and a <strong>night market<\/strong> with a foodtruck is organized every week.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b98f56\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b98f56;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"45415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"Fish and chips Ol&#xE9;ron\" class=\"wp-image-45415 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220911_123711-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_beaches_of_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>The beaches of La Cotini\u00e8re<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beaches at La Cotini\u00e8re aren&#8217;t the best for swimming, but there are a few pleasant spots where you can sunbathe, near the church.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for beaches with stretches of white sand as far as the eye can see, you can head south of the fishing port to the <strong>Matha beach<\/strong>, which is swimmable at high tide. The beach is easily accessible by bike. We recommend the large and beautiful <strong>beach of Vert Bois<\/strong>, a few kilometers south of La Cotini\u00e8re. One of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/oleron-island-beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5785\">beautiful beaches on the island of Oleron<\/a>, in our opinion!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f8e8b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f8e8b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"Vert Bois beach &#xEE;le d&#039;oleron\" class=\"wp-image-10459 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20220807_205325-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Saint-Nicolas_church\"><\/span>Discover Saint-Nicolas church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This little church is well worth a visit. Take a moment to admire its construction and, why not, cool off on a hot summer&#8217;s day.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e969d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e969d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47718 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111255291-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4c799a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4c799a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47693 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110401464-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"647799\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #647799;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47738 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_111647367-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_island_by_bike_from_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>Explore the island by bike from La Cotini\u00e8re<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island of Ol\u00e9ron is criss-crossed with cycle paths that will take you through a variety of landscapes.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We think that La Cotin\u00e8re is a good base for your stay, as several cycle paths pass through the village. From La Cotini\u00e8re, a track leads north to the Chassiron lighthouse, passing through the small villages of <strong>Domino<\/strong> and <strong>Chaucre<\/strong>. The same track leads to the <strong>southern beaches<\/strong>, and finally another cycle path takes you to the village of <strong>Saint Pierre d&#8217;Oleron<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"747678\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #747678;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"V&#xE9;lo &#xEE;le ol&#xE9;ron\" class=\"wp-image-45410 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220904_155652-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>Where to eat in La Cotini\u00e8re?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Sardinnerie<\/strong>: the ideal restaurant for eating fresh products from the fish market opposite the harbour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fishmongers<\/strong>: at the Halles (opposite the port), several fishmongers offer fresh fish direct from the fish auction. It&#8217;s an opportunity to have the freshest seafood for your meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Lumineuse<\/strong>, in La Cotini\u00e8re, is a <strong>cannery<\/strong> made in Ol\u00e9ron! For the different products, they favor local fishing as much as possible. Manufactured on site, our products contain no additives, colorants or preservatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"726e5a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #726e5a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" data-id=\"45421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"moules fritesrestaurant &#xEE;le ol&#xE9;ron\" class=\"wp-image-45421 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-1536x727.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20220903_131338-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"74736c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #74736c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"47703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-904x1200.webp\" alt=\"ile d&#039;ol&#xE9;ron port de la cotini&#xE8;re\" class=\"wp-image-47703 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-904x1200.webp 904w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-400x531.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-1200x1594.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-386x512.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-1157x1536.webp 1157w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PXL_20231125_110844864-scaled.webp 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_hotel_to_stay_at_in_La_Cotiniere\"><\/span>Which hotel to stay at in La Cotini\u00e8re?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the island of Oleron, things to do and see are spread out over the whole island. We therefore advise you to choose a central accommodation to be able to go to the different points of interest easily.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best place to stay is on the <strong>coast near La Cotini\u00e8re<\/strong>, you can easily access one of the great beaches of the wild coast and you can enjoy the many night activities in high season.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-22m5oN wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>With ocean and pool view  <\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/motel-ile-de-lumiere.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/motel-ile-de-lumiere.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">H\u00f4tel \u00cele de Lumi\u00e8re in La Cotini\u00e8re<\/a>, ideally located, with <strong>ocean<\/strong> access and just a few minutes&#8217; walk from La Cotini\u00e8re&#8217;s bustling <strong>fishing port <\/strong>. The seaside decoration, with its soft and restful colors, immediately brings a spirit of vacation in the sun. Located on the west coast, <strong>the central location<\/strong> will allow you to easily visit both the south and north of the island. Free parking + breakfast. In short, go for it!<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"918071\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #918071;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/262451740.jpg\" alt=\"hotel ile ol&#xE9;ron\" class=\"wp-image-15548 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Hotel \u00cele de Lumi\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8c775b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8c775b;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"15550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/257577763.jpg\" alt=\"hotel ile ol&#xE9;ron\" class=\"wp-image-15550 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1OlXe7 wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/motel-ile-de-lumiere.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>See rates and availabilities for l&#8217;\u00eele Lumi\u00e8re hotel<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_campsite_to_stay_at\"><\/span>Which campsite to stay at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camping les Flots Atlantique village: we tested this campsite with our <strong>motorhome<\/strong>. It&#8217;s ideally located south of the fishing port of La Cotini\u00e8re on the coast near Dolus-d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron and La P\u00e9rroche beach. If you go kitsurfing, part of the beach is reserved for this activity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a family <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/campings-oleron\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45079\">campsite on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>, on a human scale, with<strong> <\/strong>direct access to the ocean, by a small footpath, which offers <strong>bungalows<\/strong>, <strong>tents<\/strong>, <strong>chalets<\/strong> for rent. An ideal choice at a low price.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campings.com\/fr\/camping\/camping-les-flots-atlantique-village-2-ex-perroche-plage-77393?ae=217&amp;utm_source=affilae&amp;utm_medium=affinitaire&amp;utm_campaign=Pourquoipasnous_voyage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Family campsite<\/strong>: <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/booking?aid=ppn&amp;campaign=pourquoipasnous-ileoleron&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=true&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=elrEjiHF2UKfTOaz&amp;conmeth=normal&amp;plng=fr-FR&amp;pageCategory=travel&amp;lmaID=69523c0830df42e10d3a1c28&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=deeplink&amp;address=Ol%C3%A9ron%2C+France&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fcamping-ostrea.fr.html%3Faid%3D1529171%26no_rooms%3D1%26group_adults%3D2&amp;ref22=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pourquoi-pas-nous.com%2File-oleron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ostrea campsite<\/a> in the south of the island on the oyster route<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had a <strong>lot of fun <\/strong>writing this article about this island that we love and know (almost) by heart. We&#8217;d like to thank our family and friends who have given us invaluable advice, and we&#8217;ll be updating this article regularly since we&#8217;re regular visitors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5825\">Discover our article on the island of Ol\u00e9ron<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed reading it as much as we did writing it, feel free to give it 5 stars below!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish you an excellent stay in Oleron ! Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La Cotini\u00e8re is a charming fishing port on the west coast of the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron. We think it&#8217;s one of the island&#8217;s must-visit villages, with its lively port, fish market and pretty craft stores. We&#8217;re currently living on the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron, and we&#8217;d like to share some of our best addresses with you. 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