Oléron, land of flavors
Take advantage of your camping holiday on the island of Oléron to discover the gastronomic heritage and local flavours! There are plenty of opportunities to taste the excellent Oléron products, whether at the island's markets, at the restaurant tables, in the small shops or directly from the producer! To whet your appetite, the campsite offers a small selection of culinary specialities...to be enjoyed with your eyes closed!
Thanks to the refining in claires, the Marennes Oléron oyster acquires an inimitable taste, a fleshy, firm and crunchy texture at the same time! Jewels of local gastronomy, the Fine de Claire verte and the Pousse en Claire (both stamped Label Rouge), but also the Spéciale can be enjoyed all year round! Our suggestion: eat them plain, with a dash of lemon or shallot vinegar, bread and butter!
Line-caught sea bass, turbot, meagre, sea bream, sole, céteaux, langoustines, lobsters… in total, there are nearly 90 species of fish that come fresh out of the holds of the fishing boats of La Cotinière. The best place to buy the best fish? The “Marché de la Victorine” in La Cotinière of course! Oléron Island also has traditional beechwood smoked salmon, a speciality not to be missed!
Who has never tasted the famous bouchot mussels during their holidays in Charente-Maritime? On the island of Oléron, they are prepared in "églade", cooked in pine needles. Accompanied by a glass of Charente wine, it is a real treat and we quickly forget the mussels and chips!
Obtained by mixing grape must and Cognac brandy, Pineau des Charentes is a sweet wine with a sweet taste that is served as an aperitif. You will appreciate it chilled and preferably without ice. For special occasions, set your sights on a cognac aged in oak barrels for many years! Around a good meal, opt for a bottle of Vin de Pays charentais – Île d'Oléron (IGP) red, rosé or white. To be consumed in moderation of course!
Blondes, browns, reds or ambers, flavored with ginger, raspberry or cardamom... the tasting beers of the island of Oléron are a hit with all hop lovers! The Brasserie artisanale des Naufrageurs in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron can boast of having already won three gold medals at the national beer competition since its creation in 1995!
These small white crystals that form on the surface of the salt marshes are the "white gold" of the Oléron salt workers. With its unparalleled whiteness and flavor, Fleur de Sel accompanies cooked fish or meat dishes and gives pure butter Charentaise caramels and pancakes a unique taste. Don't hesitate to bring some back, because it will quickly become an essential ingredient in your kitchen!
From the campsite in Oléron, you will set off on a gastronomic journey that will not leave you indifferent.
The campsite "The sea spray of Oléron" is part of the Airotel group of high-end campsites. Airotel campsites remain independent and are all driven by the search for excellence in outdoor hospitality in Charente Maritime and in France.
