La Natonnière: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The port of La Cotinière is the leading artisanal fishing port in Charente-Maritime and ranks seventh nationwide.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Natonnière can include this destination in their travel plans.

Culture

The two-hour guided tour “Balade contée au port de La Cotinière” tells the story of the fishing profession from the perspective of a fisherwoman at the port of La Cotinière. It also covers the history of the port, from its origins as a natural shelter 250 years ago to the development of fishing methods, from rowing and sailing through engines and hemp nets to selective trawls.

The guided tour of the La Cotinière fish auction offers an exclusive look at auctions where freshly landed fish, crustaceans and shellfish are traded. Accompanied by fishmongers, visitors gain exceptional access to the sales process.

The Saint-Nicolas Notre-Dame des Flots chapel was built in a modern style in 1966. It is known for its remarkable stained-glass windows and remarkable roof structure.

Nature

Plage de Matha is a family beach near the fishing port of La Cotinière.

Plage de Matha can be reached on foot or by bicycle via the cycle path running alongside the car park.

Plage de Matha offers opportunities for relaxation, walks and water sports.

Hélo Bike offers various types of bicycle rental for exploring Île d’Oléron, including conventional bicycles, electric bicycles and children’s bicycles, as well as trailers, child seats and tag-along bikes.

Les Croisières Oléronaises offers excursions from La Cotinière to Fort Boyard and Île d’Aix by rigid inflatable boat.

IØ Plongée offers introductory dives around Oléron with no prior experience required. IØ Plongée at the port of La Cotinière offers certified divers the opportunity to explore rocky dive sites and wrecks around Oléron.

More local pages: Le Fouilloux, Blanzay-Sur-Boutonne, L'houmeau, Meschers-Sur-Gironde, Pont-L'abbé-D'arnoult, Semussac, Périgny, Nuaillé-Sur-Boutonne

For the higher-level travel overview: Charente-Maritime.